HDCB01141U DCC Søren Kierkegaard and the Challenge of Existence

Volume 2023/2024
Content

Søren Kierkegaard and the Challenge of Existence is a course in English for all International Students offered each semester. Søren Kierkegaard is a fascinating and famous Danish philosopher/writer – in fact, the only Danish thinker of undisputed international rank and legend. Apart from being considered the “father of existentialism”, his unorthodox ideas are discussed in and can be connected to virtually every subject area within the humanities.

The course will introduce students to Kierkegaard, his philosophy and his basic concepts, and guide students through a reading of Kierkegaard’s own texts.

www.danishculturecourses.ku.dk

Name of Exam: HDCB01141E Danish Literature and Philosophy in Context of Danish Culture and Society.

 

Texts will be available through Absalon.

The course is only offered to exchange and fee-paying guest students at the University of Copenhagen.
Lectures, class teaching and excursions.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Class Instruction
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  • Total
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Written
Individual
Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
Feedback by final exam (In addition to the grade)
Credit
15 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Type of assessment details
Written take-home assignment with an optional subject following active class participation. 11-15 standard pages.

The active class participation consists of an approved synopsis 2-3 standard pages.

Retake in case of non-approved active class participation consists of a written take-home assignment with an optional subject. 16-20 standard pages.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
Re-exam

For students with an approved synopsis the reexamination consists of a free written take-home assignment of 11-15 pages.

 

For students without an approved synopsis the retake consists of a free written take-home assignment of 16-20 pages.