General provisions

The course is a self-contained course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and English 6 or English B

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the component students will be able to

- give an account of intellectual and cultural history behind a number of representative works from the 20th century

- give an account of social and cultural conditions in the US during the 20th century

- argue in English for their interpretation of a text with the support of the text

- present an independent analysis in essay form of literary texts in English

Content

The component comprises readings and discussions designed to elucidate, on the one hand, representative texts from the 20th century and, on the other hand, the cultural and intellectual background to these texts.

Instruction

Group instruction, self-study. Teaching, class discussions, and examination are in English

Assessment

Examination is both oral and in writing. 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, to have another examiner appointed.

Other directives

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.

The course may not be included in a degree if equivalent parts have been read within another course included in the degree.

Transitional provisions

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