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.
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 "Course literature" 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 and written assignments. The final written assignment is due at the end of each module. Information about other assignments will be available on Athena.
For the spring term 2026, 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 have been placed in.
Below are the optional modules planned for the spring term 2026.
Optional modules in English language literature - period AB:
The Art of Crime
Optional modules in English language literature - period CD:
Shakespeare in Theory, in Print, and on Stage
The British Novel after WWII
