General provisions

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

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

• 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
• 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 and grammatical English.

Content

The course provides an introduction to postmodern literature in English. Ranging across postmodern literature and theory, it focuses on key issues in this period, including postmodern games with world-making, metafiction, and the rise and possible demise of the postmodern aesthetic. It concentrates furthermore on postmodern approaches to history and the body, as well as how postmodern literature responds to popular culture and other media.

Instruction

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

Assessment

Students are examined continuously by means of oral presentations 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 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.