Sociology, Medicalisation and the 21st-Century Novel

Through these theoretical lenses, together we will critically analyse major works of contemporary fiction and examine how they reflect and shape both contemporary society and the concept of medicalisation: Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children, Hilary Mantel’s Beyond Black, Dave Egger’s The Circle and Lauren Oliver’s Delirium.

Who is this course for?

• BA, MA, PhD students and early career researchers interested in the relationship between the novel, medicalisation and sociology.
• Those looking for inspiration for research topics or essay/thesis writing.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Literature and Science.