MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories

University of Birmingham

Course overview Discover literature without borders. On our interdisciplinary MA Comparative Literature and Critical Theories you'll explore literary texts and critical theories from around the world. You'll evaluate the relationship between literature and society through various contexts. You’ll also consider current issues and debates, such as decolonising the curriculum and digital humanities and creative industries. By developing your knowledge of cultures and your ability to analyse literary texts in their cultural contexts, you'll gain the confidence to articulate your own critical response. This course is suited to anyone who is interested in languages, exploring multiple cultures, global literature and international relations. Course highlights At Birmingham, you'll think creatively and critically about global literature and consider how we approach literature across different cultures. You'll draw on concepts such as World Literature and Transnational Literature, and also have the opportunity to explore digital humanities and creative industries. You’ll get the opportunity to examine different texts and/or films in dialogue with each other. You’ll consider the reception of texts and genres across different cultures, comparing different literary and film works across languages and geographies.

Department of Modern Languages