Literary Theory and Methods 15 credits

About the course

(This course provides a survey of central theories and methodological approaches in English literature, with emphasis on developments within the last century. Course study will include an examination of how various theoretical perspectives affect literary interpretation as well as the relationship between method and results. This course is recommended for students who will later write an advanced level essay in English literature.)

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Autumn 2025
- Literary Theory and Methods
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Other meetings
  None
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-14195
  
  Eligibility Univ: 90 credits in the academic subjects English, French, Spanish, German or Scandinavian studies/equivalent knowledge with a focus on the Nordic languages (Swedish/Danish/Norwegian) and literature/culture as the main area (90 credits). Courses in English, French, Spanish, German or Scandinavian studies must include literature at the C-level (corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system). Or 90 credits in the academic subject Comparative Literature.
  
  Selection
  Higher education acquired no later than on the last day of the application period
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
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