Literature for children and young adults

The course consists of a general orientation in children and young people's literature. Language of instruction is Swedish.

Illustration of the Little Red Riding Hood.

Little Red Riding Hood, illustrator unknown, Wikimedia Commons

The course examines how children's and young people's literature is defined and explains key themes and genres.

Course description in Swedish







The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.