In English literature and culture at 200-level, students take the same course as either ENG224 (school exam) or ENG264 (term paper).

The course gives a critical and theoretical introduction to literature in English, or to a topic in cultural studies. The course focuses on a historical period or genre in English literature, or on a literary, cultural or interdisciplinary topic.

The course aims to provide the student with extended knowledge of the literature and/or culture in English-speaking countries, and to train students to have a critical and independent understanding of main questions that are connected with the study of literature and/or culture. The course also aims to give students a strong command of written and spoken English.

In addition to ENG224, students specializing in literature take the following courses:

- ENG262 (term paper in English literature and culture) and

- One course in linguistics, either ENG221 or ENG223.

On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student should:

- have gained further knowledge on the aspects that characteristic of the literature and/or culture that the course focuses on

- have a critical and independent understanding of main questions that are tied to the study of literature and/or culture generally

Skills

The student:

- is capable of reflecting on the theoretical questions that the course raises

General competence

The student:

- can express himself or herself in correct academic English

It is recommended that students have completed the introductory semester as well as ENG114, ENG115, ENG107, ENG108, ENG109, ENG122 and ENG125, or equivalent.

Specifically, it is highly recommended that students have completed EXFAC00AS Language and Communication, ENG100, ENG114, ENG115, ENG107, ENG108 and ENG109 with a good result, or have equivalent knowledge (cf. Required Previous Knowledge).

For students with a background other than the Norwegian school system, a level of competence in English corresponding to B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.

The course is open to all with admission to the University of Bergen.

For exchange students:

Qualified applicants have to pass a diagnostic test when arriving in Bergen (more information about the test will be sent to applicants by email).

Seminars: up to 24 hours (normally 2 hours per week for 12 weeks).

In the case that less than five students register for a course, the organized teaching may be adapted to fit the number of students. If this occurs, students will be informed at the start of the semester, and before the registration deadline 1. February/1. September.

Students are expected to take part in and actively contribute to teaching. This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.

There is an exam in the course at the end of each semester.

The exam is a four-hour school exam. No aids are permitted in the school exam.

The school exam may be digital.