The programme includes a course in literary theory and method, an individual literary history course, as well as reading courses adapted to students’ needs. In addition we encourage doctoral students, if possible, to participate in some of the national doctoral courses offered by Comparative Literature departments, or to take part in courses offered jointly in the Nordic countries.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- poems as performance
- rock lyrics and experimental poetry
- the interaesthetic and intermedial art of the avantgarde
- violence in literature
- content and form boundary-crossing prose
- regional literature as an alternative to both national and global literature
- new ways of viewing fiction and fact
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
General requirements
To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, students must have completed a degree at Master’s level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at Master’s level.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
PhD programmes are not affected by tuition fees.
Living costs
Karlstad: 573-1,218 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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