Undergraduate Course: History of the Scandinavian Novel (ELCS10003)
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 10 (Year 4 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 examines aspects of the development of the Scandinavian novel from the mid 19th century to the present day. Novels by Andersen, Almqvist, Lagerlvf, Hamsun and other writers are studied. A variety of theoretical issues and critical approaches relevant to the study of the novel as a literary form are covered. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 13:10 - 13:50, Zone: Central. All 4th years will meet together at 1pm in Appleton Tower, 2.07 |
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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