MRes in Medieval Vernacular Language and Literature
ObjectivesThe main purpose of this M.Res is to provide a pathway from the undergraduate degree to doctoral research in the medieval field. It is also a self-contained programme, providing valuable training and research experience for students who do not wish to proceed to MPhil or PhD level. The programme commences in late September/early October and concludes in the September of the following year, with the submission of a dissertation (for part-time students the dissertation is submitted in the September of their second year).
Entry requirementsThe MRes is suitable for students wishing to specialize in just one medieval language, as well as for those wanting to study two - perhaps beginning a language ab initio.
Academic titleMRes in Medieval Vernacular Language and Literature
Course descriptionStudents on this course have automatic access to the facilities in the Graduate Research Institute, and also become graduate members of the University's Centre for Medieval Studies, which promotes research and postgraduate education in the region.
Programme structure
-Research Methods OR Medieval Vernacular 2
-Medieval Vernacular Language ( English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
-Comparative Language and Literature
Semester 3
-Dissertation
Students can expect to be taught in small tutorial groups by dedicated and experienced specialists. Staff use materials that they have developed themselves for the purpose of postgraduate teaching, including computer software, as well as traditional textbooks and literature. We use various forms of assessment, such as oral presentation, essay, short written translations and dissertation. For the purposes of the dissertation, you are assigned a supervisor - there is plenty of opportunity for tailor-made guidance and
-discussion.
Please note that this programme is currently being revised, and prospective applicants are advised to contact the programme convenor, Dr Veronica O'Mara, about any changes to the existing structure.
-Research Methods: Learn the specialist skills needed to become a trained medievalist (for example, palaeography, codicology, textual criticism, editing, and the use of computerized tools such as concordances).
-Medieval Vernacular Language 1: Choose from our wide range of languages on offer: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
-Medieval Vernacular Language 2 OR Comparative Study: Set your specialist vernacular (Vernacular 1) in context by focusing on topics such as the development of medieval European vernacular languages, and the development of particular genres (for example: romance, lyric, drama) across different vernaculars.