Course summary
Research in Italian Studies MA allows you to study Italian language and culture while developing your research skills. Study alongside leading experts at the University of Warwick's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. Course overview Are you keen to specialise in the academic study of your chosen language and culture, and do you have the motivation to develop an individual research path, leading potentially to PhD study? This course combines taught modules with language-specific research and offers an advanced preparation for doctoral research. You will work with the support of leading researchers, drawing on expertise in critical theory, research skills and key research themes. You will benefit from an introduction to critical theories and perspectives across the European and North American intellectual traditions, as well as developing your research specialism in Italian Studies.
Modules
Core modules
- Critical Theory in Modern Languages
- Advanced Study Option
- Research Skills in Modern Languages
- Dissertation
- Shapes of Knowledge in Early Modern Italy
- Emigrants, Migrants, Immigrants
- The Lure of Italy
- Trans/national Cultures
- Multilingualism and Global Cultures
- The Practice of Literary Translation
Assessment method
1. A taught core module on cultural and critical theory, typically taken in the first term, and assessed by a 5,000 word essay. 2. Two optional modules or supervised study programmes (Advanced Study Options), topic dependent on the interests of the candidate, each assessed by a 5,000 word essay. 3. A 20,000-word dissertation. 4. A skills programme (assessed by two short bibliographical exercises), which typically includes:
- Library induction/electronic resources in Italian Studies and general research skills
- Giving oral presentations and using PowerPoint; writing a literature review; choosing a topic and writing a dissertation
- Writing a PhD proposal
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. **English language requirements** You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: - Band B - IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. **International qualifications** We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page. **Additional requirements** There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL