French Literary Theory and Methods

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5FR037

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
French
Entry requirements

French A and a minimum of 22.5 credits from French B1, including Written Proficiency.

Selection

All qualified applicants will be admitted.

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-58201

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
French
Entry requirements

French A and a minimum of 22.5 credits from French B1, including Written Proficiency.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
French
Entry requirements

French A and a minimum of 22.5 credits from French B1, including Written Proficiency.

Selection

All qualified applicants will be admitted.

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-08201

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
French
Entry requirements

French A and a minimum of 22.5 credits from French B1, including Written Proficiency.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

In this course, you will have the opportunity to read, analyze, and discuss in French a selection of literary works that are representative of their respective periods. These works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts, providing insight into French culture as well as literary and intellectual history. Through the study of academic articles focusing on the works read, you will learn to identify important analytical methods and critical approaches. This will enable you to deepen your understanding of the texts while developing your ability to analyze literature in a scholarly manner using appropriate terminology. These skills and tools will prove valuable and inspiring when undertaking a degree project or other forms of academic writing.