Women’s Literature: Mobility, Identity, and Change
Knowledge
The student
• has knowledge of how to engage basic reference points for literary study through discussing a selection of texts;
• has knowledge of how to connect the texts through their awareness of genre convention
• has knowledge of how to consider the ideas that are important for understanding the relationship between selected works of literature
• has knowledge of how to use the appropriate vocabulary and critical theories for analyzing the relationship between selected literary texts
Skills
The student
• can make both wide-ranging and precise comparisons between the course texts
• can connect texts based on awareness of genre conventions
• can articulate and assess key ideas and concepts about literature
• can develop strategies for reading open-ended and reflective literary works
General Competencies
The student
• can reflect upon their knowledge of literature and its relationship to the English language literary history and contemporary trends
• have an understanding of the historical and cultural concerns of a selection of texts
• can understand the relevance of the literary past to our own time and cultural and literary sensibilities
Obligatory
Obligatory course for students in the Teacher Education program in Social Studies who choose English as their specialization
Students will receive a syllabus for the semester. We expect that students familiarize themselves with texts and other preparatory material on Canvas before the teaching of each topic, and that the students meet prepared for active participation in conversations and other learning activities.
Feedback is offered on assignments that have been submitted within set deadlines, and students will also recieve oral feedback on work they do in class.
The students are responsible for keeping themselves updated on announcements and information including teaching notes and hand-outs.
Face-to-face teaching and practical work requires active student participation. Self-study and, as applicable, group work between classes is expected.
In addition to obligatory attendance for teaching, the course demands that the students themselves acquire theoretical knowledge from the course reading material and other relevant sources, and it is furthermore expected that active participation in any assigned activities is a requirement for portfolio submissions.
Compound evaluation (SV), grading scale A-F. All components must be approved to receive the final grade.
- Compulsory participation (OD): minimum 80% attendance, graded approved/not approved.
- Obligatory assignments (AK): consisting of 2 written assignments, graded approved/not approved.
- Final portfolio exam (MA): individual, duration two weeks, counts 100/100 of the total grade, graded A-F.
None.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
ENG2024 - Women’s Literature: Mobility, Identity, and Change - 7.5 credits
