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Gender in Literature: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Course
SPL134
Bachelor’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-23902
Tuition
Full education cost: 11 500 SEK
First payment: 11 500 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

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About

In this course we investigate how literature has dealt with issues linked to gender by reading and analysing texts from different language areas and different periods of history. Focusing on geographical, linguistic and cultural aspects we study how gender has influenced literary creativity and how individuals of different genders have been depicted in literature. The course covers important questions, such as: Are sex and gender forms of identity that are expressed in literature, or something that we create when we write, read and interpret texts? Furthermore, is literature able to help us think beyond the binary system of gender? The texts which are dealt with in the course are written in different languages but are also available in English translations so that everyone can read and discuss them.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, 60 credits in progression in a subject within Humanities or the equivalent thereof are required.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

After graduation

What happens next? Further studies? Apply for a degree? Search for a job? How can you plan forwards to get your dream job?

There are many questions, and some answers can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/after-your-studies

Facilities

Our campus - Humanisten

Address: Renströmsgatan 6

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