EN-468 Literature and political trauma
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Henrik Martin Hansen Torjusen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
- Translation and Professional Communication, Master's programme
- Master's Programme in English
Teaching language
EnglishRecommended prerequisites
It is recommended that EN-455-1 has been completed or is taken during the same semester.
Course contents
This course will investigate how literature both responds to, and helps us understand, the nature of experiences of loss and political violence. Through close readings of selected literary works in dialogue with key texts concerning the phenomenon of trauma, it will address how literature relates to extreme historical experiences. Trauma as a concept will be made subject to critical investigation, and the singular challenge trauma poses to processes of representation, memory and reconciliation will be given scrutiny.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to:
• describe and explain how literary texts, both in form and content, communicate and throw critical light on traumatic experiences
• analyse the relationship between literature, history and memory
• identify and explain trauma as a phenomenon
Examination requirements
All obligatory tasks must be approved in order to be eligible to take the exam. An overview of the obligatory tasks will be given at the start of the term.
Teaching methods
Seminars. Active and regular participation is expected. The estimated workload is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Identical to the admissions requirements for the programme.
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio exam. Graded assessment. More detailed information about the content of the portfolio and the weighting of its elements will be given at the start of the term.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| EN-436 – Literature and political trauma | 10 |