English Studies University of Cyprus

Overview

The English Studies , M.A course from the University of Cyprus by drawing from the fields of literary and cultural studies, translation studies, and the study of the English language, the program balances theoretical and practical concerns, providing graduate students with a holistic understanding of hermeneutic and pedagogical issues of interpretation and transmission.

It offers:

• an extensive focus on theoretically and historically informed perspectives on literature;

• a particular focus on the role of the interlingual and intercultural transfer of literary texts through translation and adaptation; and

• a vital background in the philosophy and practice of language.

The wide range of courses on offer highlights the interdisciplinary, inter-generic and cross-cultural dimensions of contemporary literary, linguistic, and cultural studies within the Anglophone context. The programme guide can be found here.

Is primarily designed for those interested in TESOL as an academic field and has the following main objectives:

• To offer students a solid foundation and deepen their knowledge in the main areas of TESOL, from both a theoretical and a practical point of view.

• To acquaint students with new areas in the field (such as computer-assisted language learning, alternative assessment, English as a lingua franca).

• To engage students in research in the field of TESOL and consequently encourage them to further their studies.