British Literature, Culture, and Society (ENG111)
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
ENG111
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Time table
Content
This survey course offers a broad introduction to British and Irish literature and culture from Shakespeare up until our own time. The assigned texts are studied with concrete reference to the socio-historical and political contexts from which they arise, and the course introduces approaches to textual analysis in the main literary genres of poetry, prose, and drama with a focus on formal and thematic features. Through this course the student gains an understanding of the most central periods and main developments in British literature and culture. The course will also explore ideas and debates relevant in contemporary society and investigate the ways in which the authors relate meaningfully to their cultural, historical and social contexts.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing this course, you have:
- an overview of changes, periods, and central writers, and literary works in British literature
- an overview of the ways in which the authors relate meaningfully to their cultural, historical and social contexts
- knowledge and understanding of British culture and society in an historical and contemporary perspective
Skills:
After completing this course, you are:
- able to analyse literary texts in a variety of genres
- able to express yourself in appropriate academic English
- able to write academic texts that makes literary-critical arguments
- able to analyse important questions and problems facing British society in an historical and contemporary perspective
General competence:
After completing this course, you can:
- demonstrate critical, analytic, and interpretive skills using academic English
- conduct academic analysis of a variety of texts
- understand, discuss, and contextualise literary texts in English
- understand and discuss central themes concerning British culture and society from an historical and contemporary perspective
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written home exam | 1/1 | 5 Hours | Letter grades |
Final home exam (5 hours) and one obligatory assignment (pass/fail)
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Allen Clarence JonesStudy Adviser:
Margrethe MelinStudy Adviser:
Anne Marie NygaardMethod of work
Lectures, interactive group work, and obligatory assignment
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| British and Irish Literature (ENG105_1) | 10 |
| English Literature after 1950 (ENG130_1) | 5 |
| Other Voices - Global English Literature (ENG130_2) | 5 |
| British and Irish Literature (MENG105_1) | 10 |
| English Literature after 1950 (ÅEN130_1) | 5 |
| British Literature and Culture (HU0138_1) | 5 |
| British Literature and Culture (HU0138_A) | 5 |
| An Introduction to Literature in English (LENG115_1) | 10 |
| Introduction to British and Irish Literature (ENG116_1) | 10 |
| Introduction to British and Irish Literature (LENG116_1) | 10 |
| An Introduction to Literature in English for lector students (LENG114_1) | 10 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at Faculty of Arts and Education
Advanced teacher education for levels 8-13
Exchange Students at Faculty of Arts and Education
English - One-year programme
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.