Images of Sweden - Approaches to Swedish Film and Media Culture
Moving images in Swedish cultural and social life from early cinema to contemporary media. Advanced level course taught in English.
This course is well suited for you who for instance are in a Master's Programme and are interested in Sweden in genereal and Moving Images/Media in Sweden in particular.
This course offers perspectives to moving images in Swedish cultural and social life from the early 1900s to contemporary media experiences. While lending itself to a multitude of perspectives and approaches particular attention is given to Swedish film and television culture in relation to international developments and trends in the field, Swedish film history: as well as national, regional and transnational theory, national and international reception and different viewing contexts. The seminar will proceed by way of case studies and encounters with different scholarly approaches related to Swedish film and media culture.
The course consists of a series of lectures/seminars led by the faculty of the cinema studies’ section, in line with the interdisciplinary traditions of our field and our scholars’ research interests.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
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Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
For you who have been admitted to courses/programmes at the Department of Media Studies.
Dear student, via the link below you find information regarding registration and other practical concerns such as waiting list, conditionally admitted and more.
Timetable semester start Spring 2025
January 7: Welcome emails start being sent out from us to those admitted - to the email address you used when you applied for the course/programme at antagning.se/universityadmissions.se
January 7 - 15: Online registration period for all courses (unless otherwise stated in the welcome email). NOTE: To keep your place, you must register online, unless otherwise noted. The welcome email contains all the information you need for online registration.
Week 3, 2025: from this date, reserves can be accepted. You will be contacted via email and will have to respond quickly to accept your place.
January 20: Start of the Spring semester.
Registration - How to:
Registration Spring Semester 2025
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Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
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For new international students
This course is well suited for you who for instance are in a Master's Programme and are interested in Sweden in genereal and Moving Images/Media in Sweden in particular.
This course offers perspectives to moving images in Swedish cultural and social life from the early 1900s to contemporary media experiences. While lending itself to a multitude of perspectives and approaches particular attention is given to Swedish film and television culture in relation to international developments and trends in the field, Swedish film history: as well as national, regional and transnational theory, national and international reception and different viewing contexts. The seminar will proceed by way of case studies and encounters with different scholarly approaches related to Swedish film and media culture.
The course consists of a series of lectures/seminars led by the faculty of the cinema studies’ section, in line with the interdisciplinary traditions of our field and our scholars’ research interests.
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Course structure
After completing the course, the student should be able to: - clarify and analyze, both verbally and in writing, central concepts and theories about the course's research field; - be able to translate the theories and methods of the research area in an independent scientific work.
Teaching format
The teaching consists of: seminars, lectures and screenings. Compulsory attendance seminars, lectures and screenings. Teaching is in English. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. Course description is available no later than one month before course start.
Assessment
a. The course is examined through a written assignment and an oral research presentation. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. Course description is available no later than one month before course start. b) Grading scale: Grades are awarded according to a target-based grade seven grade: A = Excellent B = Very good C = Good D = Satisfactory E = Sufficient Fx = Insufficient F = Absolutely insufficient c) The written grade criteria are announced to students at the start of the course. Reported goal-related rating criteria are binding. d) Final grade: To obtain an approved final grade for the course, the grade E is required for all examination assignments, as well as the required compulsory assignments. If special reasons exist, the examiner may grant the student exemption from the obligation to participate in certain compulsory education or fulfillment of compulsory assignments. The student can then be charged a compensation task. e) For each course opportunity, at least two examinations are offered. The academic year of absence is offered at least one examination opportunity. Students who have passed Fx or F on a test twice in a row by one and the same examiner are entitled to have another examiner appointed in the next test, unless special reasons speak against it. The petition shall be made to the institutional board. Students with the lowest grade E may not pass a new exam for higher grades. f) Completion can be granted if the student is close to the limit for approved, ie gained the grade eg. The assignment must be submitted within two weeks after completion of the completion of the examination by the examiner. For approved completion, grades A-E are used.
Examiner
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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 literature
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Course reports
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Contact
Student Counsellor Cinema StudiesMattias Johannesson
- Office hours
According to agreement
- Irregular office hours
Out of office 20 December 2024 to 7 January 2025
