Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
MA Global Literatures and Cultures
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MA Global Literatures and Cultures | Programme code | PTA1SMLSML22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time Part Time |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
Studying for an MA in Global Literatures and Cultures in the College of Humanities at the University of Exeter will give you the opportunity to work with leading scholars to explore the works of art, theory and thought that have shaped our global culture. We offer first-class teaching and supervision from leading experts in the literature and cultures of Modern Europe (including the United Kingdom and Russia), as well as China, the United States, North Africa and the Global South. Our research covers all periods from the medieval to the present day, with expertise in literary studies, textual editing and criticism, linguistics, film and visual art, architecture and museum culture, so you are able to shape the generic, chronological and geographical focus of your studies according to your interests.
Reflecting the increasingly plurilingual nature of contemporary societies, the MA in Global Literatures and Cultures encourages you to read texts in the original language wherever possible, whilst also broadening your knowledge via the study of texts and films in translation.
The College of Humanities offers a warm and collegial environment to students undertaking an MA degree. Emphasis is placed on integration, personal development and employability through the honing of transferable skills and via established networks such as the Personal Tutor system, Student Staff Liaison Committee and Support for Academic Writing. The College’s established research hubs – including the Centre for Translating Cultures, the Global China Research Centre, the Centre for Imperial and Global History, the Centre for Medieval Studies, the Centre for Intermedia, and the Centre for Victorian Studies – provide a lively and stimulating programme of visiting speaker events, symposia and workshops that will complement and enrich the scheduled activities of the MA programme. In addition you will benefit from a range of state of the art equipment and expertise provided in the College’s newly launched Digital Humanities lab.
Advice and guidance on your programme can be sought from your personal tutor and programme director. All staff offer regular office hours that you can drop into without a prior appointment for this purpose.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
On this programme, you will explore the study of global literatures and cultures through theoretical and empirical analysis of European and non-European sources alike. Our discussions revolve around key concepts such as globalisation, transnationalism, cultural exchange and circulation. We also cover critical terminology and definitions, research methods, key texts and ideas relating to the study of global literatures, cultures and visual studies. You will have opportunities to engage with empirical case studies and primary texts from across the world covering both pre-modern and modern periods. With a team of world-class experts in the literatures and cultures of Europe (including the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Russia), as well as China, South America, and the broader Global South, you will be offered first-class teaching and supervision.
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
You may take Option Modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College web site:
Stage 1
90 credits of compulsory modules and 90 credits of optional modules.
a Please note, you must only select a maximum of 30 credits from these modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMLM113 | Dissertation in Global Literatures and Cultures | 60 | Yes |
| SMLM235 | Key Concepts for Global Literatures and Cultures | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLX MA GLC opt 2023-4 | |||
| AHVM002 | Arts of the Contemporary World | 30 | No |
| CLAM078 | Classical Reception: An Introduction | 15 | No |
| CLAM261 | Homers Odyssey and the Caribbean | 15 | No |
| EAFM088 | Sense, Sensation and Cinema | 30 | No |
| EASM106 | Criticism and Theory: Current Debates | 30 | No |
| EASM150 | Empire, Decadence and Modernity: Literature 1870-1910 | 30 | No |
| EASM151 | Modernism and Material Culture | 30 | No |
| EASM152 | Criticism and Theory: Critical and Literary Theory in a Global Context | 30 | No |
| EASM154 | The Body and Identity | 30 | No |
| EASM167 | World Cinema / World Literature | 30 | No |
| EASM173 | Postcolonial Studies: Literature, Theory, Practice | 30 | No |
| EASM174 | Writing Women in the English Middle Ages | 30 | No |
| EASM179 | Translation and Publishing: New Approaches to Literary Activism | 30 | No |
| EASM180 | Crossing Medieval Boundaries | 30 | No |
| EASM181 | Romanticism and the Politics of Exclusion | 30 | No |
| SMLM156 | Translation as Literary and Creative Practice | 15 | No |
| SMLM235 | Key Concepts for Global Literatures and Cultures | 30 | No |
| SMLM236 | Latin American Cinema: Race, Nation and Representation | 30 | No |
| SMLM237 | Classical Reception and Contemporary Women's Writing | 30 | No |
| SMLM238 | French Language and Culture in Medieval Britain | 30 | No |
| ARAM251 | Esotericism and the Magical Tradition | 30 | No |
| ARAM214 | Islamic Culture and Civilisation | 15 | No |
| ARAM248 | Texts and Traditions in Islamic Intellectual History | 15 | No |
| ARAM227 | Oral History: Principles and Practice | 30 | No |
| ARAM225 | Gender and Politics in the Middle East | 30 | No |
| SMLM158 | Translation as Cultural and Intermedia Practice | 15 | No |
| MLX MA GLC opt note a 2023-4 [See note a above] | |||
| FLM3015 | Classical Chinese | 15 | No |
| SML3041 | Green Matters in Modern Languages and Cultures | 15 | No |
| HUM3002 | Aliens Abroad: Science Fiction in Global Literature | 15 | No |
| MLM3008 | Introduction to Modern Chinese Literature | 15 | No |
| SML3040 | Women in Translation: Gender and Publishing in the 21st Century | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Display an advanced knowledge of a discipline or disciplines within Global Literatures and Cultures | See module templates for details – mixture of classes, workshops, experiential learning. |
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Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
5. Understand and apply the correct terminology | See module templates for details – mixture of classes, workshops, experiential learning. |
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Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
9. Assimilate significant quantities of data (written text and visual sources) and relate this to exemplars or case studies | See module templates for details – mixture of classes, workshops, experiential learning. |
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7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MA Global Literatures and Cultures
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 09/05/2017 |
Date of last revision | 17/05/2023 |
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