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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Syllabus, Scand. Studies 520 / Lit in Trans 340, Humor and Noir in Scandinavia.
Credits: 4
Course URL: https://canvas.wisc.edu/courses/188359
Course Designation and Attributes:
Breadth - Literature. Counts toward the Humanities req
Level - Intermediate / Advanced
L&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&S
Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement
M-W-F 11:00-11:50, Sterling 1335
Instructional Mode: Face-to-Face
Credit hours: Traditional Carnegie Definition
Instructor: Faculty Associate Nete Schmidt
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:15-1 pm and by appointment
Email: aschmidt2@wisc.edu
Course Description:
The purpose of this class is to read, explore, and discuss a variety of older and newer texts from Scandinavia that all encompass an element of either humor or darkness.
We will be attempting to pinpoint the qualities of Scandinavian Humor, which is frequently quite dark, as well as the qualities of Scandinavian 'noir', which may also be quite humorous and / or ironic.
We will watch several movies to enhance our readings, and students will be sharing their perceptions through presentations.
Requisites: 2 years of Scandinavian language or equivalent. Instructor’s consent.
Course Learning Outcomes:
The students will gain an ability to identify and understand the categories depicting Scandinavian humor and Scandinavian noir as portrayed through various works of literature
The students will gain an ability to analyze and discuss the important features characterizing the categories of humor and noir in Scandinavia as portrayed through various works of literature
The students will achieve the ability to compose and produce writing that applies the concepts introduced to describe, analyze, and differentiate the categories of humor and noir as portrayed through various works of literature encompassing Scandinavian humor and noir.
Grading:

Participation               15%

Presentations             30%

Formal Essay              10%

Responses, 2               10%

Movie reviews              35%

Required Textbooks:

A number of short stories, plays, and poems.

Exams etc:
The class has at least three presentations with write-ups, one formal essay, two responses, and at least three movie reviews.
Homework is assigned every week according to the detailed syllabus.
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