Emner: SAS2B Scandinavian Literature - 20th Century - Scandinavian Area Studies - Vår 2014
Studiepoeng
15.0
Studienivå (studiesyklus)
Bachelor
Undervisningsspråk
English
Undervisningssemester
Spring
Undervisningsstad
Bergen
Mål og innhald
SAS 2B is an introductory course for English speaking students. It covers Scandinavian and Nordic literature from 1900 to the present with an emphasis on contemporary texts. The course attempts to develop readings of major canonical writers in the Nordic language area, underscoring the characteristics of this area socially, politically - and looking into how literature reflects, describes and interacts with international influences and the concept of "Scandinavian reality". Particular attention will be paid to questions of gender and gender roles in a Scandinavian context. The course will elaborate on works of Undset, Boye, Lagerkvist, Blixen, Vesaas, and Nexø (however, the exact list of authors could be subject to change).
Læringsutbyte
This course aims at giving the students an overview of Nordic 20th Century literature through readings of some major works. This course will also provide the students with useful tools for literary analysis enabling them to conduct analysis and interpretation of literary works. By the end of the course the students will be able to explain major issues and controvercies in Scandinavian literary history, and relating these to key works of Scandinavian and Nordic writers.
Krav til forkunnskapar
The course requires spoken and written proficiency in English.
Tilrådde forkunnskapar
Krav til studierett
The course is open to students with admission to the University of Bergen.
Undervisningsformer og omfang av organisert undervisning
One lecture per week. Total of 12-14 lectures.
Obligatorisk undervisningsaktivitet
None.
Vurderingsformer
7-day home exam and oral examination.
Karakterskala
A-F.
Litteraturliste
Emneevaluering
Courses are evaluated regularly in accordance with UiBs quality assurance system.
Kontaktinformasjon
Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies.