Literature and Aesthetics at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
Summary
The course gives an insight into the period around the year 1900 with regard to literary and other aesthetic manifestations that characterise this turn of the century (fin de siècle) with a focus on geographic and linguistic variation. The language of instruction is English.
About
The course gives an insight into the period around the year 1900 with
regard to literary and other aesthetic manifestations that characterize
this turn of the century (fin de siècle) with a focus on geographic and
linguistic variation. The course discusses the central debates and
issues of the period (for example the advance of modernity, the role of
science in society, women's liberation) and how these are expressed
mainly in fiction but also in other cultural manifestations. Through its
transnational and transcultural perspective, the course offers
possibilities to reflect on how aesthetic ideas travel as well as how
they are expressed through literary or artistic form. Another aspect
that is examined is the role that the city and nature play in the
aesthetic processes.
Prerequisites and selection
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 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
