126-073 Modern Swedish Culture and Society

126-064 Intermediate Swedish A, 126-065 Intermediate Swedish B, 126-066 Intermediate Swedish C, 126-067 Intermediate Swedish D. European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed first year European studies, see Prerequisites.

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.

A 1-hour examination and a research essay of 3000 words.

• Edqvist & Söderblom, Svenska författare genom tiderna.
• L Gustafsson, Svensk dikt från trollformler till Lars Norén.
• H I Johansson, Sverige i fokus.