Fiction 2 (OPEN UNI)

From

16.5.2025

5 cr

The course focuses on the analysis and interpretation of literature by studying the classic works of modern literature (narrative fiction as well as poetry and drama). A number of short research texts considering those works will also be studied. The practicum involves a written assignment, which should be an interpretative text bearing more resemblance to an article than an essay. In the assignment, students should utilise the above-mentioned research texts. The assignment will be prepared during the practicum.

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Fields

Humanities

Scope

5 cr

1 component

Code

AY687172P

What you need to know before the course

What you will learn

The course aims to deepen the students’ knowledge of classic literary works and to further improve their skills in literary analysis. It also gives practical knowledge on the methodological possibilities of literary research. Upon completing the course, students will be more familiar with classic literary works and their main features. They will also be able to demonstrate skills in analysing the structures of narrative fiction, poetry and drama. They will be able to consider which methods of analysis and interpretation of literary texts can be applied to each case.

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Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi