IBS4205 – New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
New perspectives in Ibsen Studies selectively focuses on the latest topics and methods in the field of Ibsen Studies. Taught in the spring semester, this course builds upon the foundational understanding of Ibsen’s works and the methodologies in studying his works both as text and in performances.
In Spring 2023, the approaches and perspectives discussed in the course are all related to the field of Digital Humanities. Detailed syllabus will be provided
Assessment guidelines term paper
Learning outcome
- To know the contemporary trends in the field of Ibsen Studies;
To be able to present and discuss the topics, methods, and theories covered in the syllabus;
To be able to apply some of these new perspectives 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.
Admission is Limited to 20 students.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification.
Recommended previous knowledge
A fundamental knowledge of Ibsen’s literary production.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with IBS3205 – New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies (discontinued).
- 10 credits overlap with IBS2205 – New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies.
- 10 credits overlap with IBS2200 – Digital approaches to Ibsen Studies.
- 10 credits overlap with IBS4200 – Digital approaches to Ibsen Studies.
- 10 credits overlap with IBSD4200.
Teaching
This course consists of 14 units, a total of 28 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 three short reports (1-2 pages each) as qualifying assignments during the course. The qualifying assignments must be approved by the teacher 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.
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.