Nineteenth-Century British Fiction
Syllabus, Master's level, 5EN511
- Code
- 5EN511
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- English A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 23 January 2019
- Responsible department
- Department of English
General provisions
The course is included in the Master's Programme in English.
Entry requirements
120 credits. English A1, B1 and C1, or 90 credits in a language subject or in literary studies.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course students will be able to
- show understanding of the history and range of nineteenth-century British fiction;
- show knowledge of the texts and contexts of key literary works within this field;
- show familiarity with contemporary critical theories and methods, particularly in relation to the novel and the short story;
- show proficiency in the 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;
- demonstrate skills in conducting independent research in literary studies
Content
This course examines the range of forms of fiction in Britain during the Victorian period with a focus on relations between authors, their readers and contemporary sites of publication. Students will gain knowledge of nineteenth-century British culture and literature and learn about current debates in the scholarship of the Victorian period.
Instruction
Group sessions. Instruction, class discussions, and examinations are in English. All teaching materials are in English.
Assessment
Assessment takes the form of a final exam in the form of an essay at the end of the course. The final essay may be replaced by, or supplemented with, alternative assessment elements, such as shorter essays assigned during the course, journals, or portfolios. Grades are fail, pass, or pass with distinction.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
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.
Other directives
If the curriculum or the course literature for a course module 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 three 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.