Master of Arts (Honours) by Coursework and Research (Post-colonial Literatures)

The area of focus for studies will be critical approaches to the literature in English appearing from a history of colonial presence in various nations, mostly (but not entirely) belonging to the British Commonwealth. Once regarded as peripheral and culturally derivative, this writing has produced some of the modern greats of 'English' literature - V.S. Naipaul, Margaret Atwood, Patrick White, Salman Rushdie, Nadine Gordimer, Derek Walcott and, of course, writers from that other former colony, the United States. The program of study will consider those complex interactions of culture, politics and aesthetics common to the whole field and particular to each of its regions.

Entry to the Degree
Honours graduates with a grade of at least Class II, Division ii in an appropriate area will undertake a 48 credit point course made up of two optional subjects (16cp) and a 30,000-word (32cp) thesis.

Time Limits
The duration of the course will be two sessions (full-time) not including Summer Session, or four sessions for part-time students.

Please Note: Students interested in Post-Colonial Literatures may undertake a research only program by enrolling in ENGL999 and completing an Honours Master of Arts. See the course requirements for Honours Master of Arts by Research (English Studies) for further details.

Schedule of Subjects