English - Literature, Foundation Course, 7.5 credits
English - Literature, Foundation Course, 7.5 hp
711G45
Main field of study
EnglishCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseExaminer
Anna WatzCourse coordinator
Anna WatzDirector of studies or equivalent
Wolfgang SchmidtAvailable for exchange students
YesContact
Kostas Mitropoulos, international coordinator
Margareta Clarke
Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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Single subject course (One-quarter-time, Day-time) | Autumn 2021 | 202134-202203 | English | Linköping, Valla |
Main field of study
EnglishCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1NEntry requirements
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B)
- Exemption from Swedish 3/B
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- use basic comparative literature terminology
- write a literary analysis in mailnly correct English
- discuss literary texts and relate the literary texts to relevant social issues and themes
Course content
The course provides a basic introduction to academic comparative English literature studies, including its terminology and study methods, based on modern fiction primarily from Great Britain and the USA. Modern fiction will be discussed both orally and in writing and by applying comparative literature terminology and study methods.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching consists lectures and seminars. Homework and independent studies are a necessary complement to the course.
Language of instruction: English
Examination
The course is examined by written take home examinations. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.
If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination hall, the student has the right to it. If the coordinator has instead recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
Grades
ECTS, ECOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Department
Institutionen för kultur och samhälleCode | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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ESS1 | Literature 3 (essay) | 1 credits | EC |
HEM1 | Literature 1 | 3 credits | EC |
HEM2 | Literature 2 | 3.5 credits | EC |
Books
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Name | File name | Description |
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Reading list for English 1 and SLM Autumn term 2021.st | Reading list for English 1 and SLM Autumn term 2021.st.pdf |