Comparative Literary Studies: Modern Literary Theory MA – (M.A.)

This exciting new programme gives you the opportunity to develop the study of literature from a variety of perspectives through a number of flexible 'pathways' (Comparative Literature & Criticism; Modern Literary Theory; Modern Literature; American Literature & Culture; Literature of the Caribbean & its Diasporas). These enable you to combine theoretical angles with the close reading of a wide range of texts, from different media (literary, filmic, visual), periods, and cultural, geographic and linguistic backgrounds – though all texts will be studied in English, in English translation, or with English subtitles.

Each of the five ‘pathways’ centres around a core course which will ground you in the specific features of the period/region/theoretical discipline covered. Around this ‘core’ course you choose from the wide range of options taught in the Department to reflect your own particular interests.

The 'pathways' are as follows:

* - Pathway in Comparative Literature and Criticism
* - Pathway in Modern Literary Theory
* - Pathway in Modern Literature
* - Pathway in Literature of the Caribbean and its Diasporas
* - Pathway in American Literature and Culture

Careers:

Publishing, journalism, public relations, teaching, advertising, the civil service, business, industry, the media.

Skills:

Transferable skills, including enhanced communication and discussion skills in written and oral contexts; the ability to analyse and evaluate different textual materials, the ability to organise information, and to assimilate and evaluate competing arguments.