It aims to develop students awareness of the relationship between discourse, cultural history and theory, and to examine the shifting and contested nature of literary discourse, the canon and the literary' itself. It provides a thorough grounding in research skills and a critical awareness of theoretical approaches, and students undertake a substantial piece of independent research within the framework of the dissertation. The course is built around four core modules which provide a broad grounding in literary and linguistic analysis. Alongside the core modules there are a wide range of options available, allowing students to choose where the emphasis falls within their course of study. Linguistic Description Institution and Interpretation Duration and Delivery Teaching takes place on two afternoon or evening sessions per week.
Teaching is by small group seminars and tutorials.
Assessment Assessment is by coursework, and there are no formal exams. For the award of the MA, students must pass four core modules and three options, and successfully complete a dissertation. Finance Information - Fees may be paid by a direct debit instalment arrangements.