Introduction

The programme aims to equip candidates with knowledge of theories and practices relevant to the field of English literature. In this programme, candidates are exposed to the latest developments in World literature, American literature and British literature.  The programme aims to train professionals from the public and private sectors to be specialists in English literature.

Entrance Requirements

i.      Candidates should have a Second Class Upper Division Bachelor’s  degree or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in English language studies or English literature (Major or Minor) from UPM or other recognized universities.

ii.       Applicants with a CGPA of less than 3.0 or a Second Class Lower Division Bachelor’s degree may be considered if they have work experience (min. 1 year) in related fields.

iii.      Applicants who do not hold a Major or Minor qualification in English language studies or English literature are required to take three preparatory courses at the B.A. (English Literature) level in the first semester and must obtain a minimum grade of B+ for each of the courses.

Semester Programme Offered

First semester and Second semester of each academic year.

Programme Requirements

a.      Coursework Requirements

Candidates pursuing this programme are required to complete a minimum of 6 credits of coursework.

i. List of courses

BBI 5201        Research Methods in English Studies                   3 credits and
BBL 5202       Critical Appreciation                                             3 credits

ii. Preparatory Courses

BBL 3101       A Survey of Prose Forms and Poetry in English      3 credits
BBL 3201       Introduction to Critical Appreciation                       3 credits
BBL 3216       The Novel and Short Story in English                     3 credits or
BBL 3217       Poetry and Drama in English                                   3 credits

b.      Other Requirements

 i.          Thesis

SPS 5999        Master’s Research

The candidate  must  register for the Master’s Research (SPS 5999)  course. This is a research project course that will culminate into a thesis by the end of the programme. This thesis will be assessed and a viva voce will be conducted to ensure the candidate’s competency in field of study.

         ii.         Seminar

SPS 5903        Seminar

The candidate is required to enroll for the SPS 5903 course that represents a defense of the research proposal. This course has to be taken as soon as the proposal has been approved by the thesis supervisory committee (not the academic advisor). The course will be assessed and the candidate will be given either a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.

Kemaskini:: 27/03/2013 [noorziha]