Course GEN3DJ

The Contemporary Coming-of-Age Novel in English: Female, Ethnic and Ageing Perspectives

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2025

On completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • demonstrate a familiarity with contemporary literary and cultural theory and concepts related to the Bildungsroman as well as with relevant concepts in gender, ethnicity and ageing studies
  • perform independent anlyses and interpretations of a selection of works pertaining to the contemporary Bildungsroman in English in the light of these theories and concepts
  • orally and in writing communicate and argue for their own interpretations of literary texts in clear and correct academic English
  • critically reflect upon and give constructive criticism to the work of others.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Entry Qualifications :
  • 52.5 credits in the main field of study English, of which 22.5 credits in English II (G1F level)
Selection :
Higher education credits (1-165 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3NH3
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

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.
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Literature List

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

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