Comparative Literature 1, basic course, 30 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Specific information

The course is disused. Offered for the last time Spring semester 2018. Replaced by 716G30.
 
Examination is offered on a total of at least five occasions for each examination component.   

These occasions should be distributed across at least two semesters following the final ordinary course instance. These can be found in the course's last course room in Lisam. 

Contact the department to access the course room. 

Entry requirements

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - account for basic questions about literary theories and central concepts, and demonstrate basic knowledge of the traditional methods and theories of comparative literature - account for the historical and social conditions and functions of literature - at a basic level and from different perspectives, analyse and interpret literary texts from different times and in different genres - account for the western development of literature the earliest times until today - with good language production ability, carry a literary-critical discussion.

Course content

Module 1: Theories and Methods of Comparative Literature I, 6 HE credits
The module constitutes an introduction to literature studies as a historical and an aesthetic discipline, and provides an orientation in the traditional methods and central concepts of comparative literature.

Module 2: The Art of Writing I, 3 HE credits
The module constitutes an introduction to the basic concepts of writing, and a practical orientation in the shifting genres of the literature.

Module 3: Literary Analysis, 6 HE credits
The module is given in parallel with modules 4 and 5 and consists of exercises in literary-critical textual analysis including the bases of prosody.

Module 4: Early History of Literature, 7.5 HE credits
The module gives an overview of the most important periods, movements, theories and genres in the western history of literature from the earliest times until the 17th century.

Module 5: History of Modern Literature, 7.5 HE credits
The module gives an overview of the most important periods, the movements, the theories and the genres in the western history of literature from the 18th century to today.

Teaching and working methods

The teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, group work, oral and written practical assignments, and requires the students to be well prepared by studying independently. Seminars, group work and practical assignments are compulsory.

Examination

The modules are examined separately through written examinations, take-home examinations and/or continuous writing and group assignments, and through active participation in compulsory parts. More information about the form and contents of the examination can be found in the course study guide.

Grades

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Department