EKIA412 Classics Reading Circle (4 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
After completing the course students will be able to:
- understand major trends and developments within British cultural and literary history
- relate the themes and features of ‘classic’ British novels to their sociocultural and historical contexts
- interpret and analyze the novels, applying a variety of approaches to literary criticism
Suoritustavat
Lectures, reading (at home), in-class group discussion (students will work in groups of 4 or 5, i.e. their ‘reading circles’), and a final written exam.
Sisältö
On this course, students will familiarize themselves with ‘classic’ British novels, while overviewing four eras in British cultural and literary history.
Oppimateriaalit
In groups, students will select 3 or 4 classic novels from different eras in British literary history.
Arviointiperusteet
Based on active class participation (83% attendance) and a written exam at the end of the course.
Esitietovaatimukset
EKIP403 Introduction to Literary Studies.