Course AEN299

Literature, Censorship and Cancel Culture in English

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 4, 2026

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

· problematise concepts related to the themes of censorship and cancel culture in relation to literary and cultural theories
· reflect on and analyse how historical and socio-cultural contexts have shaped censorship in relation to literature
· independently analyse and interpret a selection of literary works in English and how they respond in various ways to forms of censorship
· communicate and argue for, orally and in writing, their own interpretations and critical judgements of literary, critical and theoretical texts in clear and correct academic English
· critically reflect on and give constructive criticism on the work of their peers in written and oral discussions.

The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included.

    Starts and ends:
    week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026
    Study Rate:
    50%
    Location:
    Varied
    Time of Day:
    Day
    Teaching form:
    Distance
    Language:
    English
    Other:
    Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
    Entry Qualifications :
    • 90 credits in the main field of study of English, including 30 credits in English III
    Application Code:
    HDA-V3PQS
    Main field of study:
    Online Education

    Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

    Compulsory meetings:
    0 physical

    Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

    Literature List

    Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

    To Literature List
    How may we help you?

    Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
    support@du.se
    +46 23-77 80 00

    Course room in Canvas

    In the learning platform Canvas you can find more information about the course.

    Visit the course room
    Course Coordinator
    Carmen Zamorano Llena

    Starts week 3, 2027

    Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

    · problematise concepts related to the themes of censorship and cancel culture in relation to literary and cultural theories
    · reflect on and analyse how historical and socio-cultural contexts have shaped censorship in relation to literature
    · independently analyse and interpret a selection of literary works in English and how they respond in various ways to forms of censorship
    · communicate and argue for, orally and in writing, their own interpretations and critical judgements of literary, critical and theoretical texts in clear and correct academic English
    · critically reflect on and give constructive criticism on the work of their peers in written and oral discussions.

    The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included.

      Starts and ends:
      week 3, 2027 - week 12, 2027
      Study Rate:
      50%
      Location:
      Varied
      Time of Day:
      Day
      Teaching form:
      Distance
      Language:
      English
      Entry Qualifications :
      • 90 credits in the main field of study of English, including 30 credits in English III
      Selection :
      Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
      Application Code:
      HDA-V3S7R
      Main field of study:
      Online Education

      Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

      Compulsory meetings:
      0 physical

      Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

      Tuition Fee
      First Tuition Fee Installment:
      12,000 SEK
      Total Tuition Fee:
      12,000 SEK
      EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
      Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
      Application period
      -
      Literature List

      Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

      To Literature List
      How may we help you?

      Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
      support@du.se
      +46 23-77 80 00

      Course Coordinator
      Carmen Zamorano Llena