Literature-Culture-Media: Literary Theory and Method
What happens when you examine a novel through a new lens? This course gives you the tools to look beyond the story – to understand how literary texts are shaped, how they influence us, and how they reflect the world around us.
Start
Autumn 2026
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
LIVR51
In this course, you'll explore literary theories and methods used in research on literature. You'll learn to analyse literary texts from different perspectives – focusing on the human element, language, and reality in literature. By connecting theory to real questions, you'll develop your ability to think critically and independently about literature’s role in society.
You’ll also get the chance to apply these theories to texts of your own choosing, making the course both personal and practical.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
Syllabus (PDF, New window)Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature LIVR51 (PDF, New tab)The teaching is conducted through lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision. You’ll actively participate in discussions and receive support in developing your own analyses. Seminars and workshops offer a great opportunity to test your ideas in dialogue with others.
The assessment is based on both oral and written assignments, where you demonstrate your ability to apply theories in practice and reflect on their significance.
The course is included in the Master's (120 credits) programme Literature – Culture – Media. It is also offered as a freestanding course and can be included in a first or second cycle degree.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, including 90 ECTS credits (including a bachelor thesis) in Comparative Literature, English, French, Spanish or Russian. English course 6/B.
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
Specific documentsTuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 33,750
First payment: SEK 33,750
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.