English Literature and Continental Philosophy
Summary
The course focuses on the encounter between literature and Continental philosophy, discussing questions that play a major part in the contemporary aesthetics of literature. We will consider how philosophical questions of truth, knowledge and language are posed by and may inform our understanding of literary works. The course will develop appropriate strategies and interpretative models for reading representative texts in poetry, prose fiction and drama of British, Irish and American literature.
About
NB: When the course is given as a distance course, it has scheduled online classes.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 285 credits
After graduation
What happens next? Further studies? Apply for a degree? Search for a job? How can you plan forwards to get your dream job?
There are many questions, and some answers can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/after-your-studies
Facilities
Our campus - Humanisten
Address: Renströmsgatan 6
