Undergraduate Course: Scandinavian Literature for Children and Young People (Ordinary) (ELCS09005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages & Cultures - Scandinavian Stud |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/scastuds/courses.html |
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| Course description |
The course will focus on the range and development of Scandinavian children's literature 1945-2000, examining a wide selection of primary texts. A variety of theoretical issues and critical approaches relevant to the study of children's literature will be covered. The interaction and fluid boundaries between children's and adult literature will form an additional focus. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Essential course texts. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Entry to any language course above introductory level is subject to a language test by the relevant subject area on arrival and at the discretion of the course organiser. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be expected to show the ability:
- to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s)
- to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject
- to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories
- to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied
- to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations
- to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints. |
Assessment Information
| 1 essay of 3000 words(30%), 1 exam paper of 3 hours(70%). |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Bjarne Thomsen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4022
Email: Bjarne.Thomsen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk |
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