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2 African Literature MA degrees found
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SOAS University of London
MA Comparative Literature
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The opportunity to move from the familiar Euro-American literary canons into the fresh but less well-known worlds of African and Asian literature is what attracts most students to this popular MA. While exploring new horizons and breaking out of the Euro-centric space in which comparative literature has developed so far, the programme covers the major theoretical contributions made by Western scholars.
University of the Witwatersrand
MA in African Literature
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
This programme provides students with specialist training in African and diasporic intellectual and literary history. Taught by leading figures in the field, the programme inducts students into core theoretical debates and new approaches in the field while using African literary material to resituate and critique major trends like world literature and postcolonial theory emanating from the Anglo-American world.
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A master’s degree is an advanced post-secondary degree that comes after a bachelor’s degree but before a doctorate. This academic degree is often attained in preparation for a career in education, but is increasingly valued among other disciplines as an important symbol of achievement and a high level of specialized training. A master’s degree can also improve job outlook and earning potential.
What is an MA in African Literature? This is a degree attained following specialized study of the style, content, symbolism and cultural significance of the written word originating in Africa. Students gain high-level skills in theoretical analysis as relates to literature and to the products of African writers in particular. Coursework typically focuses on literary theory, comparative literature and advanced English concepts. Special focuses include literatures in African language as well as special courses in African culture, travel and society. Students leave equipped with sharpened comprehension and critical thinking skills.
The benefits of a master’s in African literature include the sense of personal accomplishment that comes with achieving an advanced degree. Moreover, employers tend to look favorably on applicants whose academic achievements reflect commitment and advanced knowledge.
The cost to obtain a master’s degree will depend on the school you attend, the specifics of its program and other individual factors. Call the school that interests you to learn more.
Degree recipients are equipped with an enhanced knowledge that’s particularly relevant in our increasingly global work force. Graduates may use their degree as a launch pad for further study and eventual careers in education. Or, they can directly enter the workforce as translators, international trade negotiators, or researchers. They may even work with nonprofit groups specializing in work with African communities.
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