Course
Course 7.5 credits • ILHB33
In this course, you will read a selection of significant theoretical works from the Western tradition. Studying these texts will give you an insight into the intellectual development of the Western world from classical antiquity to the present day.
Reading these classic texts will provide insight into key ideas concerning philosophy, religion, politics and science. The concept of 'classics' is examined from critical and historical perspectives. Throughout the course, you will discuss and evaluate various approaches to reading theoretical texts, such as close reading, historical contextualisation, and critical interpretation. The ideas in these works have had an enormous influence on our society, and many of them remain relevant to the present day. Reading them is not only a pleasure, but also allows us to understand where these ideas originated and the problems they were intended to solve.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 75 %,
evening
Study period:
2026-03-23 – 2026-05-15
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Application code:
LU-E1001
Application code:
LU-71203
Teachers:
Charlotte Christensen-Nugues,
David Dunér,
Ingrid Dunér,
Jonas Hansson,
Jimmy Jönsson
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Spring semester 2026
Late application
Open for late application