At the successful completion of the Master Program in English Literature the student should be able to:
- Apply critical approaches, theories and methodologies to literary texts belonging to different literary periods.
- Analyze and discuss the salient features of literary texts from a broad range of English and American literary periods.
- Explain and discuss the functions of texts in relation to different historical, social, and political contexts.
- Examine literary texts in a way that reflects insight into the distinctive historical, traditional and social situatedness of English literature as an academic discipline.
- Employ knowledge of literary traditions to produce imaginative writing, demonstrating interpretive and analytical skills and the ability to close-read.
- Apply critical and creative thinking to evaluate literature and improve practice in English studies, applying sound judgment in professional and personal situations.
- Prepare and deliver specialized professional-level seminar, work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, collaborate with other, demonstrating commitment to social and professional responsibilities
- Design, execute, interpret, and critique research in the specialization, and write master's theses or reports to professional standards equivalent to the quality of publishable papers.
- Demonstrate an interest in learning and continuous professional growth, utilize information and data technology to develop his capabilities, knowledge, and skills. Express a commitment to acquiring and generating new knowledge and analyze and investigate issues related to English literature.