Literature and Society: English
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While literature often reflects major social movements, like the rise of feminism, it also has the power to effect social change. Consider the abolition of slavery in the US and the impact of novels like Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
What’s more, society’s reading of literature in the present can change people’s behaviour in the future – take the climate crisis, for instance. Text and change are intertwined.
If you choose Literature and Society at VU, you won’t just read books, of course. You will learn to read with a critical eye and how to apply various theories from structuralism, postmodernism, feminism and post colonialism. You will also delve into the visual translations of books as film, television series, comic books and illustrations from books. 19th-century novels often contain illustrations, and fans of the Game of Thrones television series have probably read the books as well. Again, one influences the other.
During the course, you will learn how to write academically and creatively. You will learn to find your own voice, how to receive and give feedback on your work and also learn about the process of publishing.
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Application deadline for EU students is May 1.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements may in some cases be asked to sit (an) entry exam(s) to prove they are eligible for admission.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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