Postgraduate Course: History of the Scandinavian Novel (ELCS11010)

Course Outline
School	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	The course examines aspects of the development of the Scandinavian novel from the mid 19th century to the present day. Novels by Andersen, Almqvist, Lagerlvf, Hamsun and other writers are studied. A variety of theoretical issues and critical approaches relevant to the study of the novel as a literary form are covered.
Course description	Not entered

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be expected to show the ability: - to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the chosen specialism(s) - to recognise and acknowledge the complexity of the subject - to show an understanding of and apply competently relevant concepts and theories - to construct coherent arguments which demonstrate an awareness of the problems posed by the texts/issues studied - to demonstrate a high level of expression in both written and oral presentations - to offer alternative perspectives and show an awareness of contrasting viewpoints.