At the 200-level in literary and culture studies the students take the same course as either ENG212 (school exam) or ENG252 (term paper).
ENG252 gives a critical and theoretical introduction to English language literature or themes related to culture. The course focuses on a period or genre in English language literature, or on a literary, cultural or inter-disciplinary subject.
The course will give the student expanded knowledge about the literature and/or culture in the English speaking world and train the critical and independent understanding of issues related to the study of literature and/or culture. The course will also improve the students' ability in written and oral English.
ENG252 or a corresponding course is an elective part of the specialization in English. Students taking two courses in English at the 200 level can choose between either taking ENG211 and ENG252 or ENG212 and ENG251.
After completing the course the student will:
- have acquired extended knowledge about the characteristics of the literature and/or culture the course focuses on
- be able to reflect on the theoretical issues the course raises
- have a critical and independent understanding of the issues related to the study of literature and/or culture
- be able to express her/himself academically correct in spoken and written English
It is advised that the students have completed their first semester studies. Additionally they should have completed ENG101, ENG107, ENG108, ENG109, ENG122, and ENG125 or corresponding courses.
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 students with admission to the University of Bergen.
For exchange students:
In order to sign up for the course, you must provide the following documentation at the time of application for exchange at UiB:
In addition, qualified applicants have to pass a diagnostic test when arriving in Bergen (more information about the test will be sent to applicants by email).
Students have the right to supervision of their exam papers (cf. Forms of assessment), and students are required to attend a minimum of two supervision sessions. Students are required to meet the deadlines for submission and supervision set by the course teacher. Students who fail to meet these requirements forfeit the right to attend examination in the course.
Obligatory coursework is valid only in the semester of instruction.
Course assessment in ENG252 is offered in the spring and autumn semesters.
Course assessment consists of a supervised exam paper comprising 4,000 - 5,000 words (i.e. c. 12 - 15 pages), not counting an obligatory bibliography and any optional attachments. The topic of the paper is to be chosen by the student after consultation with the course teacher.
There is also an oral examination which will test students¿ knowledge of the entire reading list as well as the topic of their exam paper. The exam paper must be approved before students can attend the oral examination. The oral examination is graded separately from the exam paper.
The exam paper counts towards 2/3 of the final grade, while the oral examination counts towards 1/3 of the final grade. Students must achieve a passing grade in both components in order to pass the course.
The exam paper satisfies the requirements for independent scholarly work stipulated for the Bachelor degree.