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English III - literature

Building on skills acquired in English I and English II, the course gives students the opportunity for more in depth study of different aspects of English language literature. The course comprises two optional modules.

  • Course structure

    English 3 (15 credits) comprises two 7.5 credit modules in English language literature.

    Modules

    Optional modules in English language literature (7.5 credits each)

    A selection of modules will be given each term and students are asked to submit their preferences. Students take one optional module in period AB and one optional module in period CD. The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.

    Module descriptions with reading lists for the optional modules can be found under "More information" below.

    Teaching format

    The teaching comprises seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments. Full-time students are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on their studies.

    Assessment

    Optional modules in English language literature: Oral assignments and written assignments.

    Examiner

    Examiners, VT25 (pdf) (118 Kb)

    Examiners, HT24 (pdf) (155 Kb)

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
  • More information

    For the spring term 2025, information to admitted students will be sent out in late December, asking for preferences of optional modules through an online form. The deadline for submitting preferences is 6 January. We will confirm optional module placements in conjunction with the start of term, as it will depend on the number of registered students and on eligibility. In January you will also get access to the sites on Athena for the modules you've been placed in.

    Below are the optional modules planned for the spring term 2025. Note that the number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the final number of registered students.

    Optional modules in English language literature - period AB:
    Education in Literature, VT25 (pdf) (92 Kb)

    Optional modules in English language literature - period CD:
    Bad Modernisms, VT25 (pdf) (228 Kb)
    The British Novel after WWII, VT25 (pdf) (200 Kb)

  • Contact

    Student Affairs Office