Comparative Literature 2, continuation course

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - demonstrate basic knowledge of the contemporary literary-critical theorising and methodology - demonstrate advanced literary-historical knowledge of a chosen literary-critical field - demonstrate developed ability to analyse and interpret literature of different time periods from different perspectives - account for the basic requirements of the literary-critical essay by incorporating these in a smaller essay - with good linguistic production and reasoning ability, carry a literary-critical discussion.

Content

Module 1: Theories and Methods of Comparative Literature II, 6 HE credits This module provides an overview of the literature-theoretical and methodological development of the 20th century and in particular the most recent decades. Module 2: The Art of Writing II, 3 HE credits This module constitutes an exercise in the bases of the academic writing and an advanced practical orientation in the shifting genres of literature. Module 3: Thematic or Historical Specialisation I, 6 HE credits This module constitutes an advanced study of a specific literary-critical research field or problem area, or of a specific period, movement, school of thought or genre. Module 4: Essay, 9 HE credits This module covers the bases of essay writing, an individual essay and a critical review assignment. Module 5: Thematic or Historical Specialisation II, 6 HE credits This module constitutes an advanced study of a specific literary-critical research field or problem area, or of a specific period, movement, school of thought or genre.