Program Description
The Master's programme Literary Studies: English Literature and Culture caters to students whose interests and academic backgrounds are in literary studies and European culture in the broad sense, but in particular English Literature and Culture, as well as World Literature in English. Furthermore, the programme also gives participating students the opportunity to explore the interrelations of literature with other kinds of cultural objects, such as films, digital media and the visual arts.
English Literature is a specialisation in the Literary Studies MA programme. The specialisation is rooted in literary analysis but also works at the forefront of interdisciplinary humanities scholarship. More particularly, it provides students with insight into the history and theory of literature in English and explores its relationship with other media, while in the process engaging key issues of intellectual concern in society, politics and culture. English Literature is understood in the broadest sense, as a diverse and complex mode of expression that includes works from American, British, Commonwealth, and postcolonial contexts.
Program Highlights
The Master's programme English Literature and Culture prepares students for a career in any sector of cultural life, education, publishing, journalism, media, communications and the civil service. Graduates can also go on to pursue a PhD programme , in a university abroad. Depending on their specific area of interest, graduates may opt to continue in the Research Master's in Literary Studies, or the Research Master's in Cultural Analysis.
Entry Requirements
1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health, with valid passport;
2.Above the age of 18 and below 40, and should abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Sichuan University. They should also respect Chinese social customs and codes of conduct;
3.With degree equivalent to a bachelor in China or just finished a bachelor from a Chinese university, good grades.
Required Documents
1. Application Form
2. Health certificate
3. Current Resume
Written in Chinese or in English
4. MBA Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.
5. Two Letters of Recommendation
Two from professor or associate professor or equivalents, one from company leaders or cooperators
6. Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
7. Undergraduate school transcript
8. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
9. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
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