Course syllabus - English 3, American Literature and Eco-criticism
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA303
Valid from
Autumn semester 2024
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
English
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Revised
2023-12-12
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
Objectives
This course builds upon and enhances previous knowledge of literary analysis and criticism, and provides additional knowledge of North American 19th- and 20th-century literature. The course further provides an introduction to ecocriticism as a field of research. An additional objective is continued training in scientific writing in the field of literature.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- define and describe key concepts within ecocriticism
- read, analyze and interpret literary texts from different periods
- read and discuss examples of literary theory and literary criticism
- reflect upon and describe ecocritical research methods
- plan and carry out a limited ecocritical study
Course content
- North American literature, both canonical works and modern texts, as well as selected examples of theoretical and applied ecocriticism
Specific requirements
30 credits from English 1 and 22,5 credits from English 2 of which at least 5 credits from Literature 2, or the equivalent.
Examination
INL3, Written assignment, 2.5 credits, individual written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-3 and 5, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
TEN1, Written examination, 2.5 credits, written examination concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
SEM1, Seminar, 2.5 credits, mandatory examining seminars with oral analyses concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U), or Pass (G).
For Pass with distinction (VG) on the course as a whole, the student must have earned that grade for TEN1 and INL3.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Study guideGrade
Three-grade scale
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree together with English 3.