Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- critically discuss intercultural perspectives on the literary research process
- evaluate and, in detail, critically examine theory and method in previous research in a defined area of comparative literature
- independently search for and compile a comprehensive literature review for this area
- write a nuanced and detailed research plan for a feasible project in the field
- apply current conventions in comparative literature for documentation and citation
- in a constructive manner, analyse and discuss the academic work of others.
Course Content
In the course, students develop a theoretical and methodological framework that has relevance for a defined research project in intercultural literature studies. This is presented as part of a research plan for the future degree project and provides in-depth practice in academic writing.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
- Oral presentations
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is A–F.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Research Plan - 7.5 Credits | A–F
Entry Requirements
- 60 credits at Second Cycle, with 30 credits in the main field of study Intercultural Literature Studies
Other Information
This course overlaps the previous course code AJP278.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.