Course AEN299

Literature, Censorship and Cancel Culture in English

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 4, 2025

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

· problematise concepts related to the themes of censorship and cancel culture in relation to literary and cultural theories
· reflect on and analyse how historical and socio-cultural contexts have shaped censorship in relation to literature
· independently analyse and interpret a selection of literary works in English and how they respond in various ways to forms of censorship
· communicate and argue for, orally and in writing, their own interpretations and critical judgements of literary, critical and theoretical texts in clear and correct academic English
· critically reflect on and give constructive criticism on the work of their peers in written and oral discussions.

The course includes mandatory online meetings, which take place in a virtual classroom at specific times. No physical meetings on campus are included.

    Starts and ends:
    week 4, 2025 - week 13, 2025
    Study Rate:
    50%
    Location:
    Flexible (Falun)
    Time of Day:
    Day
    Teaching form:
    Distance
    Language:
    English
    Entry Qualifications :
    • 90 credits in the main field of study of English, including 30 credits in English III
    Selection :
    Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
    Application Code:
    HDA-V3LNY
    Main field of study:
    Online Education
    Compulsory meetings:
    0 physical
    Computer Skills:

    Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

    Computer Capacity:

    Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

    Means of Education:

    Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

    Tuition Fee
    First Tuition Fee Installment:
    10,875 SEK
    Total Tuition Fee:
    10,875 SEK
    EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
    Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
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    Literature List

    Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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    Course Coordinator
    Carmen Zamorano Llena