Main Field of Study and progress level:
English: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Language Studies
Established by: Faculty director of studies, Faculty of arts, 2013-11-11
Revised by: Head of Department of Language Studies, 2022-09-14
Contents
The course is focused on 19th-century English novels, short stories and other Gothic texts. Themes and topics dealt with in the course are, for example, the normalizing role of Gothic narratives, monstrosity and body image, gender and sexuality, ethnicity and the relationship between evolutionary theory, people and monstrosity.
Expected learning outcomes
To be awarded a Pass grade, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
provide a detailed account of central aspects of Victorian Gothic as a genre
account for, exemplify and discuss the relation between the selected works in this genre and aspects of the social development from 1800-1900
demonstrate and communicate in-depth knowledge of modern literary criticism and cultural theory
demonstrate insights into topical research issues in literary studies
Competence and skills
independently analyze literary source materials
apply modern approaches of literary criticism (e.g., gender theory) in interpretations of Victorian Gothics works
formulate relevant literary research questions
relate to relevant research to forward a scholarly argument
communicate interpretations of the primary material at an advanced academic level
Judgement and approach
critically evaluate academic argumentation.
Required Knowledge
Univ: One of the following: 1) At least 90 ECTS including 75 ECTS with academic progression (corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system) in English, or equivalent knowledge. To be accepted to the course, the applicant must have previously completed introduction and intermediate level courses in English literature at university level, or equivalent knowledge: 2) 90 ECTS in Swedish Comparative Literature. Knowledge of English equivalent of English 6/English Course B.
Form of instruction
The course is entirely net-based. Access to a computer is necessary to complete the assignments that are part of the course. Lectures and group discussions are conducted via a learning platform. Student are expected to actively participate in discussions and complete assigned written tasks. This is to be done within given time frames.
Examination modes
All examination is conducted in English.
Examination consists of continuous assessment of the student's active participation in group discussions, and of individual written assignments. Examination also includes assessment of written hand-in assignments. The final assessment is based on the students' active participation in discussions and group work and the written assignments.
The examiner can decide on deviations from the modes of examination in the syllabus for a student who has been determined eligible for pedagogical support due to a disability. Individual adjustments to the mode of examination will be made on the basis of the student's needs. The mode of examination will be adjusted in relation to the expected learning outcomes. Student in need of Individual adjustments to the mode of examination, should request this at the department no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner makes a decision based on the request, and the decision is communicated to the student.
Grades awarded are Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd (VG)), Pass (Godkänd (G)) or Fail (Underkänd (U)).
A student who has been awarded a Pass grade cannot be re-examined.
A student who has not received a Pass grade on an exam has the right to re-take the exam (a re-sit) on a course on which they have ever been registered. The first re-sit shall be offered no later than two months after the regular exam, but no earlier than ten working days after the result of that exam has been announced. For tests held in May or June, the first re-sit may be offered within three months of the regular exam. The date for the re-sit shall be announced no later than in conjunction with the regular exam. At least one more re-sit shall be offered within a year of the regular exam.
In cases where an exam cannot be repeated according to the rules in effect regarding re-sits, it will be replaced with another task. The scope and content of such a task should be reasonably proportionate to the missed exam.
An examiner may decide that a student who has not quite met the examination requirements, but is close to a Pass grade, be given the opportunity to take a supplementary examination to achieve the Pass grade. Such an examination shall be individually tailored to the goal(s) that the student has not met, and shall be arranged within two weeks after the result of the examination has been announced, but before the next examination session. A supplementary examination can only raise a Fail grade to a Pass grade; award of a grade higher than Pass is not allowed. If the student so wishes, they have the right to take a re-sit instead of a supplementary examination, which gives them the opportunity to achieve a Pass with Distinction.
Other regulations
The final date for the submission/completion of assignments falls on the last day of the semester, unless otherwise stated by the teacher. All assignments need to be completed or submitted within the time frame set by the teacher in order to be considered for examination, otherwise they must be completed over again.
In the event of a decision that the course will no longer be offered, or if the syllabus has been revised, students are guaranteed at least three exams (including the regular one) based on the previous syllabus during a time of no more than two years after the previous syllabus ceased to apply or the decision was made that the course no longer be offered.
Literature
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