ENG2303 – British Literature in the Age of Enlightenment
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This course offers a broad introduction to some of the most important literary developments in the eighteenth century, studied in light of its socio-political history and intellectual background.
This course teaches students to read closely and analyse a selection of the most lastingly significant texts of this exceptionally turbulent and eventful period in literary history.
Learning outcome
After completing this course, you:
- know a collection of central texts in the Age of Enlightenment;
- can analyse texts in relation to their ideological, historical and social contexts;
- can write an academic paper on a topic central to the concerns of syllabus texts, in a way that shows an informed awareness of relevant critical debates in scholarship;
- know the research methods associated with the use of an academic library.
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.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended students have taken at least 10 ECTS in literature/culture, preferably ENG1303 – British Literature/ENG1505 – British Civilisation or equivalent. The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with ENG2303 – British Literature in the Age of Enlightenment.
- 10 credits overlap with ENG4343 – British Literature in the Age of the Enlightenment.
Teaching
Seminars, 2?hours?weekly?for 14 weeks.?28 hours in total.
An essay of 5 standard pages (a standard page consists of 2,300 characters) on a given topic submitted by a stated deadline. References and bibliography comes in addition. You will get written feedback on the essay.?Read more here about rules concerning valid excuses and how to apply for postponements.?Information about?guidelines for obligatory activities.
It is obligatory to show up for a minimum of 60% of the teaching. In this course you have to attend 8 of 14 seminars. The requirement is absolute.
The allowed absence limit will cover all absences, including illness. You will not be granted valid absences with documentation, even when the absence is due to something beyond your control.
If the course has in-person teaching, and you are signed up for an in-person seminar group, you are to attend the teaching in the location found in the schedule.
If the course has digital teaching, and you are signed up for a digital seminar group, you must attend via Zoom with your camera on.
In certain circumstances, i.e. serious or chronic illness, you could apply for?special needs accomodations.
Examination
The form of assessment is a 4-hour written examination.
Previously given exam assignments and assessment guidelines
Examination support material
You are allowed to use an English–English dictionary.
Macmillan Dictionary will be offered in the digital examination system Inspera.
Language of examination
The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in 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.
The results will be found on the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.
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.