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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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Advanced Studies in English Language and Literature, 80– ECTS

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of Advanced Studies in English Language and Literature, the student will be highly proficient in using the English language in various contexts and able to adapt their language use to the communication situation. The student will master the research methods applied in their chosen area of specialisation within the field of English language or literary studies. The student will be able to apply their knowledge to solving new research problems. The student will be able to work as an expert in the field of English language or literature in a variety of professions. The student will be able to carry out independent research within their discipline and will possess the skills required for scientific doctoral studies.

Content

Advanced Studies in English Language and Literature consist of compulsory studies ENGS1–3 (15 ECTS), thesis studies (40 ECTS), and alternative studies (25 ECTS).
The student must complete at least one course unit belonging to the module of Book Exams and Essays and include it in their alternative studies that have to comprise at least 25 ECTS.

The remaining alternative studies may be freely chosen from the themes and from the Book Exams and Essays module. The student may complete all the alternative studies within one theme of their choosing or freely combine different themes.
The alternative studies will allow the student to thoroughly familiarise themselves with, for example, the structure and lexicon of the English language, language teaching, the interplay between language and society, literary genres, or the societal significance of literature. The student may participate in the thesis seminar only after completing the intermediate studies. The seminar paper written in English during the thesis seminar is part of the student's Master's thesis.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following modules

Faculty of Communication Sciences
Master's Programme in English Language and Literature
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Advanced Studies in English Language and Literature

Compulsory Studies 80– ECTS
ENGS1 Shakespeare: Past and Present, 5 ECTS
ENGS2 History of English, 5 ECTS
ENGS3 Methodology, 5 ECTS
Thesis Studies 40 ECTS
ENGS4 MA Thesis Seminar, 5 ECTS
ENGS5 MA Thesis, 35 ECTS
Alternative Studies 25– ECTS
Themes 20– ECTS
ENGS53 Internship, 5 ECTS
Popular Culture and Literature
ENGS46 Crime Narratives I, 5 ECTS
ENGS47 Crime Narratives II, 5 ECTS
ENGS48 Genre I, 5 ECTS
ENGS49 Genre II, 5 ECTS
ENGS50 Genre III, 5 ECTS
ENGS51 Popular Culture I, 5 ECTS
ENGS56 Popular Culture II, 5 ECTS
ENGS52 Essay: Popular Serial Narratives, 5 ECTS
Free Choice Studies
0–10 elements from below
ENGS14 Other Advanced Studies, 1–10 ECTS
Faculty of Communication Sciences
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