Research Master Literary Studies

November 2015

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

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Research Master Literary Studies(2 year programme)

General introduction to program Structure of program Why study with us? Application Current students’ experience Time for questions

BA degrees

Literary Studies Language specialisation (English, Dutch,

German, French, Spanish etc) European Studies BA Humanities

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Introducing Literary Studies:

The program is dedicated to the study of literature, either through specialisations or interdisciplinary research:

Core courses (methodology). Electives Tutorials

We offer the possibility to study specific literatures (in terms of nationality or language area) or to look for intersections with other disciplines (like media studies, cultural analysis or musicology).

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In Short:

Preparation for a related PhD program, or other

research related trajectories

A rarity! One of two programmes in the Netherlands with an exclusive focus on literature

A lot of freedom in determining your own studyplan

Core team

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Study plan Year 1

Semester 1 Block Semester 2 Block

Key Concepts for Advanced Literary Studies (12)

1,2 Literary Studies in the 21st Century (12)

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Electives (12) 1,2 Electives (12) 1,2

Tutorial (6) 3 Tutorial (6) 3

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Study plan Year 2

Semester 1 Block Semester 2 Block

Literary Studies Lab (12) 1,2 Research Project (12) 1,2,3

Electives (12) 1,2 Thesis (18) 1,2,3

Tutorial (6) 3    

Electives

The Historical Avantgarde and Beyond History, Cultural Memory and Trauma The Graphic Novel Narrative and Globalisation Culture, Interpretation and Critique (poetry)

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Tutorials

Design your own, together with a staffmember Go to one of the national research schools Think of a topic you have in common with

others and approach a staffmember together Take one of the tutorials on offer.

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National Research Schools

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Why Study With Us? One of two specialised literature programmes in the

Netherlands More free space than at other universities Strong local research schools Freedom to determine your own specialisation; not

bound to period, to genre, to discipline. Intimate atmosphere, contact with staff is direct Attracts a variety of students in terms of interests,

also a lot of international students lot of logistical support for international students But also for students who want to go abroad

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Where Will You Go From Here?

Preparation for academic career (also

internationally)

Other research related trajectories (Commercial

sector, NGO)

Education

Cultural sector (editing, publishing)

Journalism and media

Communication

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Application

Deadlines 1 February (scholarship AMS)

1 March (all degrees)

Selection Process 7,5 GPA (3.6 US system; 2.1 hon UK system; B ECTS system)

Thesis

Motivation and study plan, CV

English Test

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Further Information

Graduate School of Humanities

Application Guidelines, finances, language and other

requirements: http://gsh.uva.nl/

Coordinator Literary Studies

Hanneke Stuit: h.h.stuit@uva.nl

http://gsh.uva.nl/nl/masters/masterprogramma-s/alle-

masters/item/literary-studies-research.html