Research Master Literary Studies November 2015 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

2 Research Master Literary Studies (2 year programme)  General introduction to program  Structure of program  Why study with us?  Application  Current students’ experience  Time for questions

BA degrees Literary Studies Language specialisation (English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish etc) European Studies BA Humanities 3

4 Introducing Literary Studies: The program is dedicated to the study of literature, either through specialisations or interdisciplinary research:  Core courses (methodology).  Electives  Tutorials We offer the possibility to study specific literatures (in terms of nationality or language area) or to look for intersections with other disciplines (like media studies, cultural analysis or musicology).

5 In Short:  Preparation for a related PhD program, or other research related trajectories  A rarity! One of two programmes in the Netherlands with an exclusive focus on literature  A lot of freedom in determining your own studyplan

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8 Study plan Year 1 Semester 1BlockSemester 2Block Key Concepts for Advanced Literary Studies (12) 1,2Literary Studies in the 21 st Century (12) 1,2 Electives (12)1,2Electives (12)1,2 Tutorial (6)3 3

9 Study plan Year 2 Semester 1BlockSemester 2Block Literary Studies Lab (12)1,2Research Project (12)1,2,3 Electives (12)1,2Thesis (18)1,2,3 Tutorial (6)3

Electives The Historical Avantgarde and Beyond History, Cultural Memory and Trauma The Graphic Novel Narrative and Globalisation Culture, Interpretation and Critique (poetry) 10

Tutorials Design your own, together with a staffmember Go to one of the national research schools Think of a topic you have in common with others and approach a staffmember together Take one of the tutorials on offer. 11

National Research Schools Huizinga Institute (Cultural History): ma-studenten/ ma-studenten/ Netherlands Institute for Cultural Analysis (NICA): Research School Literary Studies (OSL): Research School for Media Studies (RMES): the Netherlands Interuniversity School for Islam Studies ( NISIS): training-programme/ the Netherlands Research School of Gender Studies (NOG): the National Research School for Classical Studies (OIKOS): master/rema-curriculum/ Research School for Medieval Studies (OZSMED): 12

13 Why Study With Us? One of two specialised literature programmes in the Netherlands More free space than at other universities Strong local research schools Freedom to determine your own specialisation; not bound to period, to genre, to discipline. Intimate atmosphere, contact with staff is direct Attracts a variety of students in terms of interests, also a lot of international students lot of logistical support for international students But also for students who want to go abroad

14 Where Will You Go From Here?  Preparation for academic career (also internationally)  Other research related trajectories (Commercial sector, NGO)  Education  Cultural sector (editing, publishing)  Journalism and media  Communication

15 Application  Deadlines  1 February (scholarship AMS)  1 March (all degrees)  Selection Process  7,5 GPA (3.6 US system; 2.1 hon UK system; B ECTS system)  Thesis  Motivation and study plan, CV  English Test

16 Further Information Graduate School of Humanities Application Guidelines, finances, language and other requirements: Coordinator Literary Studies Hanneke Stuit: masters/item/literary-studies-research.html