Course description for 2026/27
Form and Genre in English Language Literature
ENG2031
Course description for 2026/27
Form and Genre in English Language Literature
ENG2031
Discover how poets, playwrights, and writers can tell you something vital about yourself and the world you are a part of.
The course Form and Genre in English Language Literature explores a set of fundamental questions: What is literature, what purpose does it serve, how has it evolved over time, and in what ways does it differ from other forms of discourse? Through an investigation into the three main literary genres—prose, poetry, drama—and how they each function as a unique form of thought and expression, the student will arrive at an understanding of why human beings of all ages turn towards literature for entertainment, education, and a sense of artistic pleasure.
Higher education entrance qualification.
Knowledge:
The student
- has knowledge of the social life, history, and cultural expressions in English-speaking countries, especially central works in the English-language literary tradition
- has knowledge of textual structure and linguistic devices and of critical and analytical approaches to both literary and non-literary texts
- has knowledge of textual genres and their characteristics, as well as norms for the production of academic texts and the responsible use of sources
- has knowledge of how oral and written language can be integrated into inspiring and meaningful activities
Skills:
The student
- can use English confidently and functionally, orally and in writing, in various situations and genres
- can write and speak on literary themes with precision, flow, and coherence
- can identify and analyse thematic aspects of literary expressions, and understand them in their historical context
- can explore the society, history, and cultural expressions of English speaking countries
- can adapt and facilitate students' work with English-language texts and their exploration of life and cultural expression in English-speaking countries
- can adapt and facilitate work on English-language texts for young adults in a varied, challenging, and inspiring manner
General competence
The student
- can maintain and develop their own linguistic and literary competence
- can work with professional integrity both independently and together with others
- can assume a critical stance on the possibilities and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI)
Beyond semester fees and textbooks, students are expected to use a computer.
Compulsory for students in the English One Year Programme (3EN) and for students taking English as part of their Master's in Education in Social Studies/History (LESAMF). The course is also offered as an elective outside of these programmes.
The teaching will be part lectures, part seminars. In addition, the student will work independently with assignments.
As part of the university's quality assurance, there will be an internal evaluation of the course in the middle of the semester and at the end of term.
Compound evaluation (SV), grading scale A-F. All assessments must be approved to receive the final grade (A-F).
Compulsory Participation (OD): Attendance at scheduled lectures (minimum 80%, minus excused absences). Approved / Not Approved
Assessment task (AK): 4 Online Seminars: Complete four online discussions by writing at least two academic contributions per seminar. Approved / Not Approved
Written school examination (SK): Duration 6 hours. Grading scale A - F (counts 100/100 of final grade)
Pen, ruler, and a two-language dictionary.
Generating an answer using artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
Although the formal requirement for this course is a general higher education entrance qualification, it is recommended to have had English as a specialization subject in upper secondary school, with above-average grades.
Course language
English
Credits
7.5
Study location
Bodø
Responsible faculty
The Faculty of Education and Arts
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