Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

The candidate

• Has developed the ability to understand the significance of cultural and literary history not just for modern Britain, but also for countries influenced by British traditions
• Is able to develop his/her ability to reflect critically, in writing and orally, on course topics
• Has a basic knowledge of principal authors and their works, along with the culture and ideas of the period, and can orient himself/herself whilst developing intellectually in relation to his/her knowledge of the field

Course Description

From the Renaissance onwards, Britain developed a rich literary tradition which proved important far beyond the country’s borders; at the same time, the country went through major cultural and political changes. The core of the course is a selection of primary texts of poetry, fiction and non-fiction from this period of nearly 400 years. The texts will be placed within their historical context through lectures providing a literary and cultural-historical overview, but will also be discussed as individual works. The texts are taken mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course is taught every other spring semester. It includes 2 two-day workshops, online discussions of selected texts/topics, as well as supporting material posted on Fronter. The workshops and online lectures provide background for the topics addressed during the course and will also be used to review the set texts.

Assessment Methods

The final written examination will be assessed on a scale from A to F, where E is the lowest pass mark, and F is a fail.

It is a prerequisite for the completion of the course that the students hand in a written paper. The paper is not graded and does not count towards the overall grade, but must be approved by the course instructor.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean