General provisions

The course is included in the Master's Programme in English.

Entry requirements

Completed course English A, English B and English C or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

• identify and discuss the themes, concerns, and aesthetic strategies of postmodern fiction
• show a solid knowledge of some of the major theoretical and critical arguments regarding postmodernism
• demonstrate an ability to engage in research and advanced literary analysis;
• show a good ability to participate, orally and in writing, in a discussion of literary works in fluent English.

Content

The course provides an introduction to narrative fiction written in English since 1960. Ranging across postmodernism and other significant literary movements, it focuses on key issues in this period: the narration of history and the body, the impact of popular culture and national identity on literary narratives, postmodern games with world-making, the status of emotions within often self-conscious and ironical literary texts, and the rise and possible demise of the postmodern aesthetic.

Instruction

Group sessions. Instruction, class discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.

Assessment

Students are examined continuously throughout the term based on a combination of oral and written assignments. Grades are fail, pass, or pass with distinction.

Students who fail a regular examination will be offered a make-up examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail an examination twice have the right to apply to the head of the department for permission to change examiners or examination forms.

Other regulations

If the curriculum or the course literature for a course is changed, students have the right to be examined on the original curriculum and course literature on three occasions during the following three terms. After these two opportunities, the right normally expires. No other limitations apply regarding the number of examination opportunities.

Transitional provisions

Please contact the student counsellor for transitional regulations in connection with changes in the curriculum.