General provisions

The curriculum was adopted by the board of the Faculty of Languages on 2008-11-13 and takes effect as of 2009-07-01.

Entry requirements

English C or 90 credits in a language subject or in comparative literature.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will be able to

- demonstrate an awareness of central tenets of the aesthetics of modernism in literature

- show insights into the socio-political background of modernism

- show a knowledge of some of the central works of modernism

- gather and process critical material

- show proficiency in their use of critical material in a written literary analysis

- show a good ability to participate, orally and in writing, in a discussion of literary works in fluent English.

Content

In this course students read texts by prominent Anglo-American modernists against the dual background of events in modernist aesthetics and historical factors such as World War I, the struggle for women's suffrage, imperialism, mass culture, racism, and the emergence of the modern city. The course examines how and why modernist authors became involved in the social issues of their day through formal innovation and poetic experimentation.

Instruction

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

Assessment

Students are examined continually throughout the term on the basis 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 two occasions during the following term. After these two opportunities, the right normally expires. No other limitations apply regarding the number of examination opportunities.

Admission to the Master's level requires the completion of 80 (old) credits or 120 academic credits of the type introduced July 1, 2007.

Transitional provisions

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