Science Fiction in literary history and popular culture


The course engages with the Science Fiction genre from the perspectives of literary history and popular culture. It aims at developing students’ ability to read and analyse anglophone literary texts within the genre. In addition, the course highlights and treats genre specific central concepts, the historical development of the genre, and frequently occurring science fiction themes.

Registration information, spring 2026

Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 7 and 11 January. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place. If you are new to Stockholm University, also remember to activate your university account. Activation of university accounts for the spring term opens no earlier than 7 January.

How to register

More detailed course information will be available to registered students on the learning platform Athena.


Teaching Format

The teaching comprises seminars. Attendance is mandatory at 75% of seminars. Written make up work can be submitted for 35% of seminars at most. More detailed information will be available in the course description.

Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments.


Assessment

Oral and written assignments.

Examiner

Joakim Wrethed

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








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