English Literature
The MA programme in English Literature allows students to examine interconnections between culture and literature in-depth. The programme provides understanding of the literary elements from various perspectives, theoretical and applied, as well as enables studies of different literary texts within their social, historical and cultural context. The educational component incorporated in the programme allows graduates to pursue a teaching career related to English subjects at both secondary and tertiary levels. The MA is suitable for students who have specialisms in English Language/Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/TESOL/English Literature or any other speciality which is related to English language and/or literature at undergraduate level
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The programme presumes full-time study, 180 credits in one academic year. The second year or six months of the second year in case the student shows excellent academic results in all the subjects after the first year (90% out of 100% in comprehensive examinations at the end of semester I and II) and is able to complete MA thesis in half of a year (research supervisor approval at the end of semester III is required) is devoted to work on MA thesis on a topic of English Literature/Teaching English Literature. Moreover, the Kurdistan region needs graduates with both advanced degrees and skills relevant to the workplace. The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is committed to developing employable graduates e