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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The MA in Literary Studies offers separate programmes in the literatures of English, French, German and Italian.
The focus lies on medieval, early modern and modern literature for English and French, on early modern literature for Italian and on modern literature for German. In all cases it is possible to combine a disciplinary with an interdisciplinary approach. This may relate to the relation between different media, between literature and philosophy, or between literature and history.The one-year MA is closely connected to the MA in Media Studies, the Comparative Literature and Literary Theory specialisation, and the MA in American Studies. The MA courses are given by scholars with expertise in terms of the period (middle ages, early modern, modern, post-modern and post-colonial) but also in terms of rhetoric, semiotics, intermediality, inter-cultural history and cultural analysis. Particularly in the case of the German and Italian specialisations, it is possible to follow courses elsewhere in the Netherlands. The one-year MA is closely connected to the MA in Media Studies, the Comparative Literature and Literary Theory specialisation, and the MA in American Studies.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
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Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
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This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
French Literature and Culture:
The French Literature and Culture specialisation covers French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, and includes the study of French culture.
English Literature and Culture:
This specialisation provides you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge of a wide range of literary works and genres in English, from the Renaissance to the present.
German Literature and Culture:
In this specialisation you will concentrate on German literature from the two most recent erasâthe 20th and 21st centuries.
Italian Literature and Culture:
On this specialisation you will study comparative literary studies, and pay particular attention to the study of Italian literature from the Middle Ages to the present day.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Previous education: BA degree in Literary Studies or in a specific language and culture or its equivalent, with a relevant specialisation and satisfactory marks.
Knowledge minimum: See website www.mastersinleiden.nl for details.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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