| Course Name |
American Literature |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
Z010 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Application Date |
1 Years Full Time
Deadline Closed
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
This programme is intended for applicants with a background in Literary Criticism or English/ American Literature. An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent in English Studies or a related area is required.
•Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
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| Number of Places |
Limited class size: 16 students (approximately) |
| Course Content |
Expand+The MA in American Literature includes courses on drama, poetry and fiction. Students will engage in the analysis American literary values from the nineteenth century to the present.
Students will be introduced to a broad range of literature an...
Hide-The MA in American Literature includes courses on drama, poetry and fiction. Students will engage in the analysis American literary values from the nineteenth century to the present.
Students will be introduced to a broad range of literature and contexts in order to examine the complexity and diversity of American literature.
Classes are seminar-based and will be led by specialists in the field.
The UCD School of English, Drama and Film has a long tradition of excellence and impact in literature and hosts writers-in-residence of international renown.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
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| Subjects Taught |
Modules
Stage 1 - Core
Literary Research Methods ENG40760
Nineteenth-Century American Writing ENG40880
American Theatre: Structures & Strategies ENG40900
American Dissertation ENG40920
Contemporary American Writing ENG41670
American Lyric: Document and Memoir ENG41840
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| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates of the programme have progressed to careers in education (Universities, Secondary Schools, Primary Schools), creative industries, cultural heritage, editing, government, journalism, libraries and archives, public relations, publishing, and theatre. |
| Further Enquiries |
Hilary Gow
mailto: hilary.gow@ucd.ie
Tel: +353 (0)1 716 8480 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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