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Queen's University Belfast
MA English - Literary Studies
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
To provide students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of English Literary Studies, enabling students to pursue specialised fields of study (via guided pathways in specialist areas) or to choose a flexible arrangement of topics that bypass traditional period or national boundaries.
University of Groningen
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MA in Arts & Culture (research): Arts, Media and Literary Studies
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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The two-year Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies is a specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts and Culture. Arts, Media and Literary Studies equips students with knowledge and skills to become researchers and experts on the role that the arts, literature and media play in society, now and in the past. The programme offers a rich multi- and interdisciplinary framework within which students can specialize in one of the following disciplines or combinations of disciplines, under close supervision of a highly qualified research faculty:
University of Pennsylvania
English, BA: Literary Theory & Cultural Studies
- Philadelphia, USA
BA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The BA in Literary Theory and Cultural Studies explores how literature, culture, and society influence each other. Students in this program will examine texts from different periods and regions, focus...
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Macalester College
Critical Theory
- Saint Paul, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
Critical theory is indeed a versatile framework that can be applied to a wide range of topics, including those as diverse as ontology ("what is being?"), the mechanics of racism, and the sociological phenomenon of panic buying. Let's explore each of these topics through the lens of critical theory
University of Cincinnati
Theory MM
- Cincinnati, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Theory (MM) program is designed to offer students a deep understanding of critical theoretical foundations across various disciplines. It emphasizes the development of analytical...
Universitas Padjadjaran
Master in Literary Studies
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This program offers two fields of study, namely Contemporary Literature and Philology.
St. Marys University
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Literary Translation
- Waldegrave Road, United Kingdom
MA
English
The MFA program has four tracks: poetry writing, fiction, nonfiction, and literary translation. The course of study centers on writing workshop classes in which faculty lead students in critiques of one another’s writing. Students take three workshops in their own genre, and a crossover workshop in another genre, and they take two craft classes, one in their own genre and one in another genre.
Eurasian Humanitarian Institute (Evrazijskij Gumanitarnyj Institut)
B.A. in THE KAZAKH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
- Astana, Kazakhstan
BA
Full time
On-Campus
GOALS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME: formation of universal and social-personal values; formation of ecological, physical, ethical, legal culture and the culture of thinking; deep acquisition of modern conceptions and achievements of general linguistics and literature.
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Literary Theory degree programs immerse you in the study of texts and their meanings, exploring various critical frameworks and methodologies. This discipline enables you to analyze literature beyond its narrative, focusing on contexts, structures, and interpretations.
Through courses in feminist theory, post-colonial studies, and psychoanalytic criticism, you'll uncover the diverse lenses through which literature can be understood. These studies foster critical thinking and enhance your ability to formulate compelling arguments. Students strengthen analytical skills as they explore complex ideas and engage with various viewpoints on texts.
Typically, a Literary Theory program leads to a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD, with each level emphasizing different skills and outcomes. At the undergraduate level, you'll develop a strong foundation in critical analysis, while graduate studies often require original research and engagement with contemporary issues in literature. Graduates can pursue careers in academia, publishing, literary criticism, and cultural analysis, allowing you to apply your insights in various fields.