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English Literature Module in GEN379 English I for Teacher Students 

(Please read everything carefully) 

This is module (delkurs) is one of three obligatory modules within GEN379 English I for Teacher Students.   This module is worth 9 credits. 

What is THIS Course Module about? 

Aim of Module: 

Increase your knowledge of literary studies as well as literature in education through focused reading of a range of literature works and cultural content from the English-speaking world. 

Learning outcomes that you must successfully demonstrate throughout the course  (key skills are highlighted)

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

  • read, describe and discuss a selection of literary works, genres and forms from the English-speaking world
  • analyse literature from the English-speaking world using relevant literary terminology
  • argue, both orally and in writing, for their own interpretations of the literary works studied
  • describe and exemplify aspects of culture, society and ideology in the literary works studied
  • read and discuss research on literary studies and on literature education and discuss the uses of literature in English language education.

Assessment Methods  for this Module. 

  • Active participation in seminars 
    • while not specifically stated in the syllabus,  the implication is regular seminar attendance and consistent effort in demonstrating the key skills highlighted in the learning outcomes 
    • Missing too many seminars  will affect your final course grade
    • Clarification of the term 'active'  is given in "modules"
  • Written assignments
    • This will be the form of a short essay  (500 - 800 words) on one of the literary texts discussed in the module
  • Written examination
    • In the form of a Take Home Test as the end of this module. 

What books  do I need for THIS Module? 

You are required to read the module and reading material before every seminar.  This means you must have access to the literature discussed in this module.  You are responsible for making sure you can access the literary texts. 

  • Traditional print versions,  e-book text versions as well as pdf versions are accepted forms of literary texts. 
  • Audio versions cannot be used as literary texts in the course (see the learning outcomes above).     

The books for this literature module/delkurs are: 

  • Demos-Brown, Christopher. (2019). American Son.   United States. Samuel French. ISBN: 9780573708022  (Play.   Provided in the course) 
  • Griffiths, Paul. (2023). Let me Tell You. Henningham Family Press. ISBN: 9781916218666   (Novel.  Provided in the course)
  • Itäranta, Emmi. (2015). Memory of Water. United Kingdom: Harper Collins. ISBN: 9780007529940   (Novel,  any English language edition)
  • Jiang, Ai. (2023). I Am AI. Shortwave Media. ISBN: 9781959565093.   (Novelette.  Provided in the course)
  • Orwell, George. (2021). Nineteen Eighty-Four. New York: Harper Collins.  (Novel,  any edition)
  • Park, Linda Sue. (2012). When My Name was Keoko. U.S.A.: Clarion Books.  (Novel, any edition)
  • Additional literary texts such as short stories and poetry as well as theoretical reading material are provided in the course

NOTE: Some of the novels in the list above have been adapted into film of which I have seen as a media studies, culture, and literature researcher.   There is the temptation to avoid reading the literature by watching film adaptations.  The learning outcomes above make it clear that one of the skills is to demonstrate reading of a literary text through analyse, argumentation, etc.   First, film adaptations do not necessarily follow the original literary texts.  Second, film is a different genre with  its own "language".  Studying film is a completely different academic field.   

Where do I find THIS Module's Schedule?  (Note the schedule at the moment is preliminary and there could be adjustments.  Changes will be seen in an updated schedule)

CLICK HERE to download the course schedule.  The latest version is dated 18 Aug.   The course schedule can also be accessed by clicking on "Modules" in the left menu. The schedule is an Excel document and requires Office.   Also    CLICK HERE FOR AN OVERVIEW OF EXAMS AND SEMINARS FOR ALL MODULES IN THE GEN379 PROGRAMME

 Access to Microsoft Office 365

If you do not have Office on your computer, use your student access to Office.   You can  access Microsoft Office 365 through the following university web links

How do I access online seminars for THIS literature module? 

All seminars are zoom seminars.    All literature seminars are in  ZOOM 109 .   You must log in using your university user name and password.    The zoom  room and log in instructions can be found through the following links:

To use Zoom,  you must download the zoom app, have a working camera and microphone/headphone.  The following links will lead you to instructions on how to install zoom as well as information about the zoom platform. 

Where do I find my university email address  to contact my lecturer for this module?  

Dalarna University uses Office 365 for all emails. As a registered student you will be given a university ID and password.  Your university ID will form part of your email address which would be something like  h25abcd@du.se       

Please  use your university email address for all matters related to your study. 

To access Office 365 email, 

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Click on "Webmail" and you will be taken to the "Email" page.  https://www.du.se/en/student-web/services-and-tools/study-tools/email/

Once in the email page (see screen shot below),  click "Email in Office 365" and follow the online instructions. 

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To access the full course syllabus for the literature module (9 credits) and the entire GEN379 30 credit course package,  please click  
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To access the reading list, please click on the following link  Course literature for EN379 Course Package (includes literature for all your course modules) 
Contact 
Literature Module Lecturer 

Dr.  Anita Purcell-Sjölund 

I am responsible for the module regarding course content and  seminars or any inquiry regarding assignments. 

aps@du.se    (do not use  the canvas email messaging option. Email me  directly using email in Office 365)

 

Note:  PLEASE USE YOUR UNIVERSITY EMAIL ADDRESS for all enquiries regarding your studies. 

I answer emails within working hours 0900  - 1600 during the working week (Mon- Fri). Please note this if you email me outside working hours or the working week.  I cannot answer all emails immediately as I am either teaching,  at meetings,  or doing research.  The maximum time I have to answer your email enquiry is three working days.  However,  I do try to answer emails as quickly as I can.  
GEN379 Course Package Coordinator 

Marcia Markus 

Responsible for enquiries regarding the coordination of the entire 30 credit course package. 

 mmk@du.se 

Admissions or registration issues 

 

Please contact, support@du.se 
Technical issues regarding zoom 

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Course summary:

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