Spanish, Nordic Noir as Global Literary Phenomenon
7.5 credits
Master’s level
Web-based (online)
Autumn Term 2025
About the course
This course examines the popular literary phenomenon of Nordic Noir from an international perspective. The course literature contains works within the genre written by authors located within and outside 'the North,' which will be examined both as a place and an idea. The course consists of a shorter introductory module conducted in English, followed by a specialization module conducted in Spanish.
Spanish, Nordic Noir as Global Literary Phenomenon, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Starts
3 November 2025
Ends
18 January 2026
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
50%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Outline for distance course
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” https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument
Required Knowledge
Knowledge in English equivalent of English 6/English Course B from Swedish upper secondary school. Univ: At least 90 ECTS with academic progression in Spanish including 15 ECTS corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system, or equivalent knowledge.
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.
