IBS3104 – Ibsen and the drama of modernity

Course content

The course is an introduction to Ibsen’s dramatic works in the light of

  • modernism and modernity
  • modern drama
  • the European avant-garde
  • the modern city
  • aesthetic, philosophical and psychological impulses
  • the role of naturalism and realism in contemporary debates about modernism

 

Learning outcome

To provide insight into Ibsen’s oeuvre in relation to modernity. To establish and critically engage with Ibsen’s role as a modern playwright from a perspective of literary analysis, reception history and theatre studies.

 

Admission

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Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with IBS4104 – Ibsen and the drama of modernity (discontinued)

Teaching

The course is given jointly with IBS4104 – Ibsen and the drama of modernity (discontinued) and the course has a duration of one semester and consists of weekly seminar sessions to a total of 28 hours. 

Each student must submit a short 3 - 5 page (approximately 2300 characters without spaces per page) qualifying paper assigned by the teacher during the course of the seminar. The qualifying assignment must be approved by the instructor before the student can take the final exam.

Approved obligatory assignments are valid the next two times the course is given.

Examination

Each student must write and submit an analytical essay of 10 pages in length (approximately 2300 characters without spaces per page) that is relevant to the course content.

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

English

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

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Withdrawal from an examination

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