Courses for Exchange Students (ECTS) 2018/2019


The Danger of Literature - Literary Battles and the Freedom of Speech

Autumn week 46 (2018) - 50 (2018) Appl.code: 11049
Spring week 14 (2019) - 18 (2019)Appl.code: 11100
Full-time, daytime class

ECTS credits: 7.5

Level of education: First Cycle (undergraduate level)

Level: G1N

Prerequisites: Standard university admission requirements.

Content: In this course, students discuss literature and the freedom of speech in a historical perspective. Drawing on topics raised by current writers who are members of PEN international - an organization of writers defending the freedom of speech - students read literary works in English that have caused public debates or scandals. Students learn what literature is - analyzing poetry, prose and drama - and what literature does - analyzing its impact on readerships.

Teaching Methods: Teaching may be conducted in the form of lectures (mainly podcasts), seminars, workshops, and assignments on Blackboard, both in group and individually.

Assessment: The course can be assessed through written examination, take-home examination, compulsory course components, paper, essay, and/or oral examination.

Course Coordinator: Responsible Director of Division

Course Syllabus: Autumn 2018

Course Syllabus: Spring 2019

School: School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences