ENG2340 – Nineteenth-Century American Literature

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course gives an overview of American literature in the nineteenth century with major emphasis on the American Renaissance, realism, naturalism, and the local color movement. The syllabus consists of selected, representative essays, poems, short stories, and novels from the period.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you:

  • understand the development of American literature during the nineteenth century, the literary texts` historical context, and the characteristics of various literary genres
  • can critically analyze nineteenth-century American essays, short stories, novels, and poems
  • have good skills in scholarly writing

Admission to the course

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Admission to the course is required to attend seminars. This course is not available for exchange students.

It is recommended students have taken at least 10 ECTS in literature/culture, preferably ENG1304 – American Literature. The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

Seminar, two hours per week for 14?weeks, 28?hours in al