The Master's Degree in Literature, in addition to presenting a strength in the study of Colombian and Latin American literature, opens the spectrum towards European and North American literature, with a high component of theoretical and critical aspects that allow the approach to a diversity of theoretical traditions and literary texts. It fundamentally seeks to align the real interests and perspectives of students. Therefore, applicants can choose between two modalities: In-depth or Research.
Applicant Profile
The programme is aimed at professionals in literary studies and related disciplines within the arts, humanities and social sciences, educators and professionals in other fields who can demonstrate a genuine interest in the discipline.
Objectives
General objectives
- To train high-level professionals capable of generating, transferring and applying knowledge in the field of literary studies in areas relevant to the country and to Latin America.
- To contribute to the consolidation of an academic community committed to the teaching of literature and literary research, in dialogue with other disciplines.
Specific objectives
- To train researchers with the ability to propose, develop and conclude academic projects and research in a critical manner, based on a solid knowledge of primary sources, the main theoretical orientations and the most outstanding critical positions of the discipline.
- To delve into a range of fundamental themes and problems for current literary studies, such as the transmission and construction of the literary canon, the rereading of classics, the history of literature, comparative studies, the translation of literary texts, gender studies, and reception.
- To consolidate the disciplinary training and methodological tools of those researchers interested in pursuing a doctorate in literature.
Study Plan
The Master of Literature program seeks to align itself with the interests and academic expectations of students.
In addition to the three Theory seminars, students will take five monographic seminars on Topics and Authors, and must enroll in the Degree Thesis course in their last semester.
To register their thesis topic, students will define and develop, during the first two semesters and based on seminars, the topic and project of their thesis; for this purpose, they will have the permanent academic advice of a chosen or assigned thesis director.
The Master's Degree in Literature (research and in-depth) modalities will share the subjects of the Theoretical Area in the three planned levels: Theory I: Antiquity and modern aesthetics; Theory II: literary currents of the 20th century and Theory III: Latin American theory and criticism.
This space will be the meeting point where students, professors, researchers and guests will be able to share their proposals, progress and results of their projects. Students will find there the opportunity to learn about the lines and research projects that are being developed in the Department, to have contact with the invited researchers and to consider their own work. This colloquium will meet every six months. Students will not receive credit for their participation in the colloquium; however, all graduate students must attend regularly.
Research or Concentration Areas
To develop their thesis, whether master's or doctoral, students will be able to link up with the current projects and lines of research in the Department.
Areas
- Literature of Antiquity (Greece and Rome)
- Medieval, modern and contemporary European literature
- Latin American literature (from the colonial period to the present)
- Caribbean Literature
- Critical theory
Lines
- Archiving and editing
- Cultural and comparative studies
- Gender studies
- Studies on the Renaissance and Baroque
- Literary and cultural studies of the 19th century
- Literary interpretation and analysis
- Poetics
- Literary theory
Groups
- Archiving and editing
- Speech and fiction. Colombia and Latin America in the 19th century
- Poetics
- Comparative studies of arts
- Studies on the Renaissance and Baroque
- PEIRAS: Group of studies in ancient and medieval philosophy
- Literary theory and comparative literature
Model Program
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Alumni Profile
Graduates of the program have the analytical and methodological skills necessary for research in Literature. The role of researcher and critic opens up the possibility for graduates to work in the areas of teaching, specialized literary and cultural criticism, in the publishing sector, or the possibility of continuing doctoral studies.
Considering that the master's degrees currently offered in the country focus on the study of Colombian or Latin American literature, the Master's program in Literature at the Universidad de los Andes is distinguished by its emphasis on theoretical and critical aspects, which allow for an approach to a diversity of theoretical and literary traditions.
Contact Information
Contact: Graduate School Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Email: postgraduatesfacartes@uniandes.edu.co
Phone: 601 3394949 Exts. 4925-2636
19A Street No. 1 - 37 East, Block K, Second Floor