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

Education facts

Code: GEN3DJ

The aim of this course is to study the most recent developments in the Bildungsroman genre in English and the way it was redefined during the final decades of the twentieth century and the early twenty-first century. A selection of texts will be analysed from the perspective of gender, ethnicity and ageing. This will raise awareness about the manner in which these texts in a critical sense challenge traditional definitions of the Bildungsroman. In the analysis, focus is on aspects of the current socio-historical context, such as the gained prominence of women in society, transcultural exchanges and the ageing population, all of which are crucial both in the formation of the individual as well as for social integration.

Entry requirements

52.5 credits in the main field of study English, of which 22.5 credits in English II (G1F level)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

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

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %