Literature in Context (ENG346)

Students will achieve the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate

has advanced knowledge within the study of literature and specialized insight into placing the reading of literary texts into context

• has thorough knowledge of the scholarly or artistic theories and methods in the study of literature
• can apply knowledge to new areas within the study of literature
• can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the study of literature

Skills

The candidate

• can analyze and deal critically with various texts and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• can analyze existing literary theories, methods and interpretations in the study of literature and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
• can use relevant methods for literary research and scholarly work in an independent manner
• can develop the skills to allow them to carry out an independent piece of research under supervision, such as an MA thesis, in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence

The candidate

• can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems within the field of the study of literature
• can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects, such as a literature thesis or doctoral research
• can communicate extensive independent work and master language and terminology related to the study of literature
• can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes using transferible skills from the study of literature

75% attendance

2 mandatory assignments: These assignments are short pieces of writing of 500 words.