Criticism and Theory: Current debates in the Humanities

Education facts

Code: 4KP420

<span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The course introduces essential theories and concepts in the humanities and the social sciences. </span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">It has a particular focus on the critical theoretical debates that have been crucial to the development of postcolonial theory. </span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You will explore and discuss the conceptualization of past and present practices of relations of dominance, subordination, resistance and revolt. </span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">You will also be challenged to reflect on representations of orientalism, eurocentrism, decolonization, and diaspora.</span></span> <div id="sconnect-is-installed" style="display: none;">2.14.0.0</div> <div id="sconnect-is-installed" style="display: none;">2.14.0.0</div>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for studies at the second level and 90 credits in the humanities or social sciences (including an independent project of at least 15 credits). English 6 or the equivalent

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.

• Criticism and Theory: Current debates in the Humanities

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %