Cultural Studies in English

About this programme

In this course students study different ways of understanding and interpreting contemporary cultural phenomena, mainly in the form of English-language media and popular culture. The first part of the course gives an overview of the most influential theories within the field of cultural studies, sampling some ways that they have been applied to different types of texts, such as films, TV shows, and graphic novels. In the second part, the students develop a research project and write a research essay focusing on some specific cultural work or practice, independently chosen by the students. Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 5 and 19 August. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place. More detailed course information will be available to registered students on the learning platform Canvas. The teaching comprises seminars. Active participation is expected from students in all teaching formats in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the teaching sessions in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments. Deadline for the research project, autumn 2026: 17 January 2027 (resubmission 14 February). Information about other assignments will be available on Canvas. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds.