Master of Arts in American Literature and Culture

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,000/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 25,000 +

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Canterbury CT2 7NB, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in American Literature and Culture

Program Overview

This MA programme allows you to take your study of Anglophone American literature to the next level.

Anchored around a core module on American culture and conflict, the programme gives you a foundation in the points of contest and debate that have shaped American literature, providing you with the tools needed to pursue your interests and deepen your understanding of the field. Our selection of optional modules includes a wide range of topics taught by experts in their field, from critical race theory and transatlantic literature to American modernism and Cold War fiction.

The programme includes a field trip to a major library in the United States or other research destination, accompanied by one of our members of staff, aimed at developing your research skills. You will draw on this experience in writing a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice, supervised by one of our Americanist academics.

Overall, the MA in American Literature and Culture is designed to give you breadth and depth of understanding in the field, preparing you for PhD study and a range of other professional career paths.