Theatre in Sweden: Historical and Contemporary Perspective

The course provides a fundamental orientation in the subject of theatre in Sweden, both from a historical and contemporary perspective.

Aspects concerning historiography and theatre policy are discussed. Theories and issues relating to working with performance analyses of the performance arts are presented to the student in the context of the discussion of the contemporary Swedish theatre.



Teaching Format

Teaching is given in the form of seminar discussions.


Assessment

Examination is in the form of written home assignments.

Examiner

Autumn semester 2025:

Rikard Hoogland

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.


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Course Administrator Theatre and Performance Studies

Phone hoursMonday – Friday 09:00 – 15:00

Study Councellor Theatre and Performance Studies

Phone hoursMonday – Friday 09:00 – 15:00