Master's Course in Comparative Literature

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - with in-depth understanding and from different perspectives, account for the own culture and literary-historical knowledge of chosen themes in the course - apply a scholarly approach in academic literature studies - independently and with developed analytical and critical ability, carry out a comparative literature study - publicly discuss and defend a master's thesis.

Content

Module 1: Optional Course I, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs I Module 2: Optional Course II, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs II Module 3: Optional Course III, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs III Module 4: Optional Course IV, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs IV Module 1-4 consists of optional literature studies in a subject that is studied independently and chosen from the existing supply of literature studies in the subject of comparative literature. Up to two of these courses may be designed individually and in consultation with the examiner to fit the student's specific interest field. Module 5: Thesis, 15 HE credits Uppsatskurs The module includes a compulsory seminar series, a thesis work comprising 15 HE credits and a critical review assignment. Module 6: Optional Course V, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs V Module 7: Optional Course VI, 7.5 HE credits Valfri kurs VI Module 6-7 consists of optional courses that are chosen from the third-cycle programme's specialisation courses at IKK. They may also be selected from the general supply of courses for second-cycle studies at LiU or from another higher education institution/university.