In this course, young adult fiction in English is studied with a focus on central themes and different societal issues. The course focuses on young adult fiction from the birth of 1950s youth culture until today and provides an overview of the modern development of young adult fiction in English. In the course, we use basic analytical tools from literary studies in order to analyze the literary works.
Young Adult Fiction
7.5 credits
There are stories that stay with you long after you have closed the book. Stories that follow young characters through choices, conflicts and dreams that reflect the world we live in. In this course, you step straight into those stories and explore how young adult literature has changed, grown and shaped the way we think about society. It is a journey through youth cultures, powerful themes and questions that remain just as important today.
Young Adult Fiction, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, One-quarter-time, Distance
Starts:
Autumn 2025
Start date:
18 August
End date:
18 January
Place of study:
Distance
Pace of study:
One-quarter-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Evening-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-44622
Number of Places:
15
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish.
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Michael Smith
Elin Käck
Gunilla Christiansen
Malgorzata Clarke
Young Adult Fiction, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026, One-quarter-time, Distance
Application period: 16 Mar - 15 Apr
Starts:
Autumn 2026
Start date:
17 August
End date:
17 January
Place of study:
Distance
Pace of study:
One-quarter-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Evening-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-44622
Number of Places:
15
Specific requirements
General entry requirements for undergraduate studies and English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish.
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.