University of Sunderland

World Literatures

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

The new MA World Literatures has been designed as a distance learning programme which offers a comparative study of world literatures, incorporating in its core aims the most recent critical perspectives on a variety of contemporary literary issues in the context of twenty-first century globalisation.

The method of delivery takes advantage of a variety of advanced virtual learning techniques which aim to give students the feel of on-campus contact with the flexibility and convenience of distant access.

The core module will familiarise students with varied critical approaches to inter-cultural literary studies, including comparative literary studies and the most current thinking in the area of postcolonial theory.

The concept of national literatures will also be addressed, with students having an opportunity to bring a knowledge and understanding of their own culture and literature to the material studied.

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Course Content

Modules include:

• Comparative Approaches: World Literatures and Globalisation

Plus one option module from:

• Postcolonialism: History, Theory, Practice
• The Global City
• Women's Writing in World Literatures
• Fictions of Displacement: Nations, Narration and Identity
• Representing Islam: Orientalists, Western Travellers, Arab and Muslim Writers in English
• Open Project module
• Dissertation (15,000 words)

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

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Career Opportunities

The MA will provide a relevant qualification for those who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism and the media, or teaching at the school, college or university level.

It will also provide students with key transferable skills useful for a wide range of career paths. For example, the competency in language and cultural issues acquired through this programme will also be useful for those local and international students who are interested in international affairs and professional administration.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*

The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• English

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