Discipline and Prosper? A Case Study of Interdisciplinary Environments in English Literature Master’s Level Courses in Sweden
Virginia Langum,
Kirk P. H. Sullivan
Abstract:Interdisciplinarity has emerged as a major trend both in Swedish academia and abroad. While the value of interdisciplinary contributions to research has long been acknowledged, others worry about the waning of disciplinary specific training in higher education. Arguments both for and against interdisciplinary teaching environments have been raised. How does an interdisciplinary teaching environment impact the study of English literature? This article studies two online master’s courses at a Swedish university:… Show more
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