European Literature
The course is offered by the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages. The course provides the opportunity to make a self-contained, in-depth study of specific aspects of European Literature and Critical Theory, and to write a short thesis on a topic of personal interest, but it is also designed to serve as the first year of study for students who intend lo continue with research at Cambridge for an M.Litt. or a Ph.D. in any area of European literature. AH students wishing to undertake research in the field of European literature should consider applying for the M.Phil, in the first instance.
M.Phil, students will sludy three courses of equal weight: a core course in Critical Theory, and a choice of two ‘modules’ in European literature. The Critical Theory course provides guidance on concepts and techniques of literary analysis, as well as an essential background to the history of European critical thought and its philosophical bases. The two modules are selected from a list which covers a variety of specialist and interdisciplinary options from the whole spectrum of European literature. During Ihe third term each student will write a thesis, whose field may be (but does not have to be) derived from the fields of the core course and modules. The thesis provides the opportunity for a substantial exercise in independent research. Students will choose topics which reflect their personal interests, but they will have the guidance of a supervisor who is interested in the same field and will advise them on defining their title and conducting their research. Students who hope to progress to a Ph.D. after the M.Phil, may use the M.Phil, thesis to lay the foundations of their doctoral research, and present it as the basis for a Ph.D, proposal. The Director of the M.Phil, will be available in the Faculty at regular times to discuss any aspects of the course with students.
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