HEAD OF THE PROGRAM
Prof. Dr. Sevda ÇALIŞKAN
Tel : (0212) 498 43 30
sevda.caliskan@iku.edu.tr
MA in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMME DESCIPTION
The Master of Arts in English Literature provides a theoretical basis for an advanced study of literature in English while permitting students to pursue their individual interests through a wide choice of elective courses.
Students develop their understanding of literary history and literary genres, strengthen their grasp of critical approaches to literature and culture, and sharpen their analytic, interpretive and communicative skills.
Graduates of the programme are prepared to pursue a doctoral degree in English; to teach at higher education institutions as instructors; or work in diverse job environments outside the academy, where their knowledge of the field, their linguistic, interpretive, and research skills are in demand.
2 academic years (4 terms)
Entry Specifications and Assessment
• Candidates need to hold a BA degree in English Language and Literature, American Culture and Literature, Comparative Literature, English Language Teaching, Translation Studies or in a related field in the humanities.
• If there is uncertainty about their preparedness for the MA, they may be required to
follow a preparation year in the Department of English Language and
Literature.
• This programme consists of 21 credits of course work and a seminar
followed by a dissertation of around 20000 words on an approved
topic.
Candidates are required to take a subject evaluation exam (both written and oral) which is prepared by the English Language and Literature Department.
Candidates need to supply the following documents:
• ALES score with a minimum VERBAL score of 55.
• BA diploma and transcript.
• Candidates need to pass the language proficiency exam prepared by the university or obtain the listed scores in one of the following recognized English Language proficiency exams:Length of Study
- ÜDS/KPDS 85-90
- IELTS Academic Module 6.5-7.0
- Cambridge CAE C1
- TOEFL Paper 550-587
- TOEFL IBT 79-95
- TOEFL CBT 213-240
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