MA African Literature
Study Discipline: Arts & Humanities
Study Programme Details
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Admission Sessions: Summer Session
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a literary journey with the Master of African Literature at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, offering a comprehensive exploration of African Literature in English. This 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time degree invites students to adopt perspectives rooted in southern Africa while acknowledging the global relevance of African literary practice. Immerse yourself in the intellectual place of Africa in the world, delving into black intellectual traditions across the continent and the diaspora.
Overview
The Master of African Literature at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, is designed for those seeking specialization in African Literature in English. This program goes beyond conventional boundaries, examining Africa’s intellectual significance globally and scrutinizing black intellectual traditions across the continent and the diaspora. As the only department of its kind in South Africa, African Literature at Wits has a distinguished history of producing graduates excelling in research, publishing, journalism, creative writing, and academia. The curriculum explores a broad spectrum of African cultural forms, transcending geographic, cultural, political, and disciplinary boundaries. Our dedicated staff offers courses that delve into critical, theoretical, and historical issues, expanding the field of literature to encompass various cultural practices, from canonical texts to visual and popular culture artifacts.
Admission Requirements
- Masters by Coursework and Research Report:
- A bachelor’s degree with honors in a literature or media studies-related discipline with a 70% total mark aggregate.
- Masters by Dissertation:
- A bachelor’s degree with honors in a literature or media studies-related discipline with a 70% total mark aggregate.
- Identification and prior approach to a supervisor from the Faculty of Humanities.
- Masters applicants should have attained at least 70% for their Honors degrees.
- PhD Applicants:
- Attainment of at least 70% for Masters in a literature or media-studies related discipline.
- African Popular Media and the Novel
- Critical Approaches to African Literature
- Memory, Violence and Representation in Africa
- Contemporary Trends in African Literature
- Narratives of the Indian Ocean
- Writing Slavery in the African World
- Feeling, Sentiment and Sensation
the fee for the programme is 50500ZAR
Future Career Outcomes
Upon completion, graduates emerge as experts in African literature, equipped to contribute significantly to research, publishing, journalism, creative writing, and academia. The program fosters a deep understanding of the global impact of African literary practice.
Related Career Pathways
Academic Career in Literature, Creative Writer, Journalist with Literary Focus, Literary Researcher, Publishing Professional
Visa Requirements:
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