Reading group (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Students will be able to: - identify a range of reading methods - name concepts related to reading and literary analysis - name genres and styles of fiction writing - recognise the role of fiction as part of culture, shared heritage and worldviews.

Methods of completion

In the reading group, you will learn about key concepts of literary interpretation and read a variety of texts. You will analyse both poems and short stories, discuss favourite books and write a reading group diary on a national work. The course teaches key concepts of literary analysis, develops reading skills and practises analysing texts (novels, short stories and poems). The course covers different ways of reading, reading skills, reading habits and various concepts of literary studies. The reading group will also look at collaborative reading, and explore literary podcasts, blogs and videos of your choice. The course's reading list is designed to be suitable for a wide range of readers.

Content

Students read and analyse literature individually and in groups.

Teaching methods

Opintojaksolla työskennellään itsenäsesti omassa tahdissa. Lukupiirissä luetaan yksi valinnainen kotimainen teos opintojaksolla annetusta kirjalistasta. Tämän pohjalta kirjoitetaan lukupiiripäiväkirja. Opintojaksolla on erilaisia keskustelu- ja analyysitehtäviä kirjallisuudesta ja lukemisesta. Opintojaksolla ei ole webinaareja eikä ryhmätehtäviä.