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126-073 Modern Swedish Culture and Society | |
Note | Formerly available as 126-339. Students who have completed 126-339 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Catrin Norrby |
Prerequisites | 126-064 Intermediate Swedish A, 126-065 Intermediate Swedish B, 126-066 Intermediate Swedish C, 126-067 Intermediate Swedish D. |
Corequisites | Students are strongly recommended to combine this subject with 126-071 Advanced Swedish B. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour language class, a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | This subject deals with expressions of modern Swedish culture and society. It gives an overview of the social history of the modern Swedish state, and studies in detail some major works of 20th century literature and film. The subject explores the interplay between Swedish society and works of art, and on completion of the subject students should have a grasp of some of the principle features, periods and themes of European culture, through acquaintance with Swedish culture. |
Assessment | A 1-hour examination and a research essay of 3000 words. |
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