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SYLLABUS

Literature 4, advanced course , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Comparative Literature - LIA SUBJECT AREA   Comparative Literature - LIA   COURSE CODE   716A10

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - demonstrate advanced cultural and literary-historical knowledge - apply literary-critical theories in an independent literary-critical study - publicly discuss on and defend a literary-critical essay.

CONTENTS

Module 1: Optional Course I, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs I Module 2: Optional Course II, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs II Module 1 and 2 consists of optional independent studies that are either chosen from the existing independent reading courses in comparative literature, or designed individually and in consultation with the examiner to fit the student's specific interest field. Courses can also be chosen from the Master's Programme in Language and Culture in Europe after having consulted the examiner. Module 3: Paper Writing III, 15 HE credits Uppsatskurs III The module includes a compulsory seminar series, a thesis work comprising 15 HE credits and a critical review assignment.

TEACHING

The teaching takes the form of individual supervision, independent studies and a compulsory seminar series.

EXAMINATION

The optional courses are examined orally or through take-home examinations. The examination of the thesis course includes a compulsory thesis work, a compulsory critical review assignment and active participation in seminars. More information about the form and contents of the examination can be found in the course study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Passing grade in Comparative Literature, basic course and continuation course, and completed Comparative Literature, in-depth course with at least 24 HE credits approved (or the equivalent), including the thesis. In addition to the above, documented knowledge in Swedish and English is required, equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle studies.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Literature 4, advanced course Litteraturvetenskap 4, avancerad kurs   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IKK - Department of Culture and Communication             Registrar No: 2010-00180   Course Code: 716A10           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Comparative Literature - LIA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level     LIA   HU   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2010-05-28