General provisions

The course is a freestanding course.

Entry requirements

English A1 and English B1

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the component students will

- have good insights into the genre of autobiography and its variants

- have an awareness of the importance of the gender perspective and ethnicity in texts belonging to the genre

- have some familiarity with the critical conversation about the genre of autobiography

- be able to apply an academic approach to primary and secondary literature

- be able to present a literary analysis orally and in writing with greater independence and with greater linguistic correctness

- be able to actively and independently participate in seminar discussions.

Content

The course analyses selected American literary works from the middle of the 17th century to the present. The texts are chosen from a broad spectrum of fiction and poetry, more traditional autobiographies, and hybrid forms. The emphasis lies on issues of "truth," gender, race, ethnicity, and morality. Basic concepts and methods of literary criticism are applied.

Instruction

Group instruction. Teaching, class discussions and examination are in English. All teaching material is in English.

Assessment

Examination is done in the form of continuous assessment and written final examination. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right upon request, following consultation with the head of department, to have another examiner appointed.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

Subject depth needed for a Bachelor degree requires another 82.5 credits for first-cycle studies in the main field of study, of which at least 15 credits should be a degree project.

Other regulations

The course cannot be counted toward a degree together with the courses English C1, C3 HS4, HS5.

If the syllabus or course reading for a component has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on two occasions during the following semester. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.

Transitional provisions

For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.