Course ATY2B8

German: Identity and Gender in Literature in German

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2025

The course aims for students to acquire substantially deeper insights into theories about gender and identity and how it is thematised in literature in German.
On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • contribute with problematising perspectives on gender in relation to, among other things, sexuality, ethnicity, diversity and (inter)cultural identity
  • apply gender theories to fictional texts
  • apply literary concepts and terms in a relevant way
  • provide constructive criticism on other students’ written work
  • orally and in writing, reflect on and critically evaluate scientific articles
  • express themselves orally and in writing with a great deal of linguistic certainty and with great linguistic variety.

The course consists of mandatory online seminars that take place in a virtual classroom at set times, as well as various assignments.
There are no physical gatherings.

Starts and ends:
week 36, 2025 - week 3, 2026
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German
Entry Qualifications :
  • 90 credits in the main field of study German, including German Literature and Literary Theory, 7.5 credits, German: The Development of Modern German Linguistics, 7.5 credits and German: Degree Thesis, 15 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-H3NCN
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:
12,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
12,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
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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
Maren Eckart
Maren Eckart