In English literature and culture at 200-level, students take the same course as either ENG222 (school exam) or ENG262 (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 ENG222, students specializing in literature take the following courses:
- ENG264 (term paper in English literature and culture) and
- One course in linguistics, either ENG221 or ENG223.
On completion of the course
Knowledge
The student:
- has gained further knowledge on the aspects that characteristic of the literature and/or culture that the course focuses on
- has 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, ENG108/118, ENG109/119, ENG122 and ENG125, or equivalent.
Specifically, it is highly recommended that students have completed EXFAC00SK Basic Linguistics, ENG100, ENG114, ENG115, ENG107, ENG108/118 and ENG109/119 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 C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is recommended.
The course is open to all students admitted to the University of Bergen.
For exchange students:
Applicants have to document English language proficiency to access the course. Students should hold a level of C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR). For valid tests, please see uib.no/exchange.
Seminars: up to 24 hours (normally 2 hours per week for 12 weeks).
In the case that fewer 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 consistently and activelyparticipate in the scheduled teaching.This expectation is also the basis for the preparation towards the exam.
The exam is a four-hour school exam.
The school exam may be digital.
The reading list is comprised of selection of literary texts, non-fiction texts and theoretical texts.
The reading list will be available by 1 December for the Spring Semester.
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