Spanish, Creating the Contemporary Literary Canon: Prizes, Critics, Readers
7.5 credits
Master’s level
Web-based (online)
Autumn Term 2024
About the course
How does a work become a literary masterpiece? What function do literary critics and readers play in this process? How do literary prizes such as the Nobel Prize influence the literary canon? This course employs a global perspective and consists of a study of prize-winning, Spanish language works with an eye to considering both their significance as narratives and the cultural value surrounding them as prize-winners. Alongside examining the works as texts, we will also investigate the cultural values of the prizes and consider how those may be related to modern canonization processes. As part of this, we will approach a consideration of the possible relationships between literary critics and the reading public.
The course is divided into a short introductory module conducted in English followed by the main content module conducted in Spanish.
The medium of instruction is English. All communication is via the course learning platform. Access to a computer with broadband internet connection is required for participating in and completing the course tasks. For information on technical requirements, see “Technical Requirements for Online Courses” at https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument
Required Knowledge
Univ: At least 90 ECTS with academic progression, including at least 15 ECTS corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system in Spanish, or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
Application deadline was
15 April 2024.
The application period is closed.
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.
