Course
Course 7.5 credits • POLA16
The course explores Polish literature and culture from 1939 until today. The course is given online in English.
Course content
The course explores Polish literature in relation to different themes. After a historical overview, the literature is studied in relation to crucial historical events - war and communism - and finally in relation to the present. Through these varied studies of Polish literature, students can gain a deeper understanding of the political and social processes that have shaped Poland's cultural and national identity and how these relate to the broader European context.
The course is offered online, and it uses interactive information technology. Students are required to participate on this basis and to have access to a computer with an internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 25 %,
distance course
Study period:
2026-01-19 – 2026-06-07
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-76400
Eligibility:
General requirements
- The schedule will be published 2025-12-18.
- Library Guide
Information on included parts
- Historical Overview , 1.5 credits
- The Memory of Wars , 2 credits
- The Time of Communism , 2 credits
- Current Voices in Literature , 2 credits
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Spring semester 2026
Application opens 15 September
15October 2025