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In the Bachelor's Literary and Cultural Analysis, you will develop the knowledge and analytical skills to interpret and reflect on the contemporary meanings and functions of literature, art, and popular culture.

Programme structure 

The programme comprises a number of mandatory courses that introduce you to the fields of study, various methods of analysis and interpretation, and key theoretical concepts. You will focus on literary and cultural theories and methods, and will tailor your curriculum to your interest by choosing a minor and electives in a wide range of subjects. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or do an internship. 

Bachelor's Week recording
Bachelor's Week Information session (recording)

See this recording of our March 2024 live session, in which the LCA Bachelor's programme is illustrated in detail.

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Poetic, Rhetorical and Visual Analysis
    Period 1
    6
  • Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis
    Period 1
    Period 2
    12
  • Narratological and Discursive Analysis
    Period 2
    Period 3
    12
  • Literary Worlds: World Literature and Globalisation
    Period 4
    6
  • Concepts for Reading Contemporary Cultures
    Period 4
    Period 5
    12
  • Historicism, Anachronism, Memory: How Not to Take Contexts for Granted
    Period 5
    Period 6
    12
Compulsory course
Elective
UvA Course Catalogue: Literary and Cultural Analysis
Getting practical: public interventions
As part of their studies, our students explore the relationship between theory and practice by among others revisiting signs and movements in everyday life, interacting with each other and strangers, creating situations and by taking concepts for a walk. They publish their findings on the Public Intervention website.

Accreditation and academic title

The Bachelor's programme Literary and Cultural Analysis forms part of the broad label Literary Studies. The quality of this programme has been positively accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that after successful completion of the programme you will receive a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Literary Studies and the title Bachelor of Arts (BA).