Goldsmiths, University of London: Literary Studies: Pathway in American Literature and Culture
Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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Department | English and Creative Writing |
Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
This pathway of the MA in Literary Studies aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the literature that has sought to define or has emerged from 'America'.
Why study the MA Literary Studies: American Literature pathway at Goldsmiths? - You'll be engaged in a rigorous study of American literary criticism and theory. You'll read a variety of nineteenth- and twentieth-century American literature and assess how American critical and theoretical conceptions shape American literature, producing different “Americas”.
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In particular, you'll study some of the ways in which nineteenth- and twentieth-century American literature sought to understand the nation in the face of the fragmenting effects of modernity and postmodernity.
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While the compulsory module gives you a strong grounding in this field, the flexible structure of the MA will offer you the opportunity to pursue your wider interests by studying three options from the large provision of the department, choosing at least one of these in an area that is relevant to the literature and culture of the Americas.
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You will be able to further develop your interest in American literature and culture through a 15,000-word dissertation to be submitted at the end of your programme of study.
MA
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We accept a wide range of international and equivalent qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to meet our English language requirements of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5. |
Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. We accept a wide range of international and equivalent qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to meet our English language requirements of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5. |
Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |

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