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Narrative Theory, Literary Studies

This is a course about modern narrative theory, with a focus on key concepts such as plot, narrator, narrative perspective and fictionality. Particular emphasis is given to theories of fictional and possible worlds. The course also includes different critical perspectives on narrative as an ideological form. While the course is primarily concerned with literary narratives, other forms of narrative are studied, too. Learning fundamental tools of narratology, students will develop independent, critical, and theoretically informed ways of analyzing narrative.

Information on registration autumn 2024

Registration

If you are admitted and have accepted an offer of a place, please note that you also need to register in August. Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 5 and 18 August. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place.

Registration is done online. You can register online through Ladok if you are accepted to the course without conditions. You need to have activated your account, but please note the below information on logging into Ladok.

Ladok for students

Important: As of 1 January 2024, you must use eduID or your account on antagning.se to log in to Ladok. Read more: Temporary way to log in to Ladok starting in the New Year.

If you are conditionally admitted, the conditions have to be fulfilled in order to register and start the course. Contact our Student Affairs Office when registration opens if you have questions.

Athena

After registration or before the course starts, you will get access to Stockholm university's web-based learning platform Athena where course material from teachers will be made available. You use the same login details on Athena as for your university account.

Athena

  • Course structure

    Course description:  Narrative Theory, HT24 (pdf) (234 Kb)

    Teaching format

    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 seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.

    Assessment

    Two written essays.

    Examiner

    Marina Ludwigs

  • Schedule

    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.
  • Course reports

  • Contact

    Teacher: Marina Ludwigs

    Student Affairs Office