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SYLLABUS

Master's Course in Comparative Literature , 60 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Comparative Literature - LIA SUBJECT AREA   Comparative Literature - LV1   COURSE CODE   716A11

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - with in-depth understanding and from different perspectives, account for the own culture and literary-historical knowledge of chosen themes in the course - apply a scholarly approach in academic literature studies - independently and with developed analytical and critical ability, carry out a comparative literature study - publicly discuss and defend a master's thesis.

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 3: Optional Course III, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs III Module 4: Optional Course IV, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs IV Module 1-4 consists of optional literature studies in a subject that is studied independently and chosen from the existing supply of literature studies in the subject of comparative literature. Up to two of these courses may be designed individually and in consultation with the examiner to fit the student's specific interest field. Module 5: Thesis, 15 HE credits Uppsatskurs The module includes a compulsory seminar series, a thesis work comprising 15 HE credits and a critical review assignment. Module 6: Optional Course V, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs V Module 7: Optional Course VI, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs VI Module 6-7 consists of optional courses that are chosen from the third-cycle programme's specialisation courses at IKK. They may also be selected from the general supply of courses for second-cycle studies at LiU or from another higher education institution/university.

TEACHING

The teaching takes the form of seminars, individual supervision and independent studies.

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.

Master's Course in Comparative Literature Magisterkurs i litteraturvetenskap   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IKK - Department of Culture and Communication             Registrar No: 2010-00180   Course Code: 716A11           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 Latest revision 2012-01-18