Course summary
Do you believe that literature holds the key to better understanding a country and its people? Do you have a passion for gaining insights into other cultures? This MA will allow you to study a range of literatures in either their original or translated forms. You will examine the way cultures interact and be provided with relevant theories to use as a research framework. We specialise in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Serbian/Croatian, the Americas and Africa. This programme provides one of the most comprehensive comparative literature coverages in the UK. You may also choose to acquire skills in literary translation.
Modules
You shall study three core 20 credit modules, one optional 20 credit module and write a 60 credit dissertation of 15,000 words. The core modules will; introduce you to comparative literature through short stories, provide you with a range of research techniques and methodologies, and allow you to develop your own research skills within a cross-disciplinary approach. Optional modules allow you to explore the traditions of critique or undertake a programme of reading pursuing your personal interests from within the area of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies.
Assessment method
Assessment is based on essays and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
A first degree with at least an upper second class honours, or an equivalent qualification. IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For fee information, see www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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