Science Fiction in literary history and popular culture

About this programme

The course engages with the Science Fiction genre from the perspectives of literary history and popular culture. It aims at developing students’ ability to read and analyse anglophone literary texts within the genre. In addition, the course highlights and treats genre specific central concepts, the historical development of the genre, and frequently occurring science fiction themes. More detailed course information will be available to registered students on the learning platform Canvas. The teaching comprises seminars on Zoom. Attendance is mandatory at 75% of seminars. Written make up work can be submitted for 35% of seminars at most. More detailed information will be available in the course description. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments. 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. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing their own backpack full of experiences, expectations and dreams. Education and research are closely linked at Stockholm University. As a student, you will have direct contact with leading re