MSc Comparative & General Literature

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University of Edinburgh

Comments about MSc Comparative & General Literature - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Good honours degree in an appropriate subject.
• Academic title
  MSc Comparative & General Literature
• Course description
  Programme
  
  The programme invites the comparative study of literary works of different linguistic and cultural origin and encourages exploration of the interrelation between literature and the other arts.
  
  It embraces a range of languages and cultures within Europe, North America, South America and Asia, and draws on the teaching and research expertise of internationally renowned departments, including several of the highest rated literature departments in the UK.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Students will have knowledge of the most important approaches in literary criticism that have emerged over the last century. They will be able to focus in detail on literary themes, genres and historical periods from a comparative perspective.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  The programme combines seminar and tutorial work for the core courses and options. Assessment is by essay for the coursework, followed by a 15,000-word dissertation

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