Literature-Culture-Media: Literary Theory and Method

Education facts

Code: LIVR51

<p>What happens when you examine a novel through a new lens? This course gives you the tools to look beyond the story - to understand how literary texts are shaped, how they influence us, and how they reflect the world around us. </p><p>In this course, you'll explore literary theories and methods used in research on literature. You'll learn to analyse literary texts from different perspectives - focusing on the human element, language, and reality in literature. By connecting theory to real questions, you'll develop your ability to think critically and independently about literature’s role in society.</p><p>You’ll also get the chance to apply these theories to texts of your own choosing, making the course both personal and practical.<br/><br/></p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, including 90 ECTS credits (including a bachelor thesis) in Comparative Literature, English, French, Spanish or Russian. English course 6/B.

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.

• Literature-Culture-Media: Literary Theory and Method

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %