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Scandinavian Film and Media Culture

Course Description

The course provides a basic introduction to Scandinavian film cultures through an overview of central film directors, actors, genre traditions, and contemporary trends. Students will discuss concepts such as national and regional in relation to Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish cinema. The course offers knowledge about the ways media represent social and political issues.

Course Details

• Course code: KVL191
• Level: Bachelor's level
• Credits: 7.5 credits (ECTS)
• Offered by: Department of Cultural Sciences at Faculty of Humanities
• Study pace: 100%
• Time: Day
• Location: Göteborg
• Language: English
• Duration: 19 Jan 2026 - 19 Feb 2026
• Part of semester: Quarter 1

Course Content

The course content includes an overview of central film directors, actors, genre traditions, and contemporary trends in Scandinavian film cultures.

Reading List

• Syllabus, English, KVL191 (pdf)

Subject

• Film Studies

Entry Requirements

• General entrance requirements

This Course is Open to

• Exchange students at the Department of Cultural Sciences and exchange students on a university-wide agreement.

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