The course is focused on English Renaissance drama and poetry with a focus on William Shakespeare. The works are read in relation to historical and cultural currents during the period 1400-1600. How these Renaissance texts have lived on and been re-interpreted up until today is a central issue.
Shakespeare and the English Renaissance, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Starts
1 September 2025
Ends
2 November 2025
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
50%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Required Knowledge
Univ: At least 90 ECTS in English, or equivalent knowledge. To be accepted to the course, the applicant must have previously completed introduction and intermediate level courses in English literature at university level, or equivalent knowledge. Alternatively, 90 ECTS in Swedish Comparative Literature.
The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
