IBS4102 – Henrik Ibsen's oeuvre in the perspective of its reception history
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course gives an overview of the reception of selected works by Henrik Ibsen in a range of cultures during different periods of time. Reception takes many forms such as translations, rewritings, performances, reviews, scholarly studies, and popular consumptions. The course covers all aspects of reception in various degrees. The aim of this course is to demonstrate the capacity for influence and renewal in Ibsen’s works through processes of reception and adaptation, and to explore their status as "classics" in both world literary canons and theatre traditions.
Learning outcome
- To comprehend the range of reception studies within the field of Ibsen Studies;
- To understand the methods and analytical tools in conducting reception studies;
- To be able to apply these methods and analytical tools in one’s own research (as reflected in final exam paper).
Admission to the course
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of Ibsen’s works and ability to carry out in-depth studies.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IBS3102 – Henrik Ibsen’s oeuvre in the perspective of its reception history (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with IBS2102 – Henrik Ibsen's oeuvre in the perspective of its reception history (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with IBSD4102.
Teaching
This course consists of 10 units, a total of 20 hours, lasting for one semester. The form of teaching combines intensive lecture / seminar teaching, workshops, and class activities. Additional screenings and group activities are to be expected as preparation for coursework.
Each student must submit a 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.
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
Each student writes an assignment of 10 pages in length (2300 characters without spaces per page) on a topic relevant to the course content. In their assignment, students attending will be requested to develop their argument with particular reference to the syllabus provided.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English.You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or 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.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.