Master of Arts in English Studies 2013-2015 (MAES)
Part-time

The Programme commences in September 2013 (part-time mode) and is now open for applications in January-February 2013. For application details, please visit
http://www.asa.hku.hk/admissions/tpg/frontpage/welcome.htm .

The syllabus for 2013-2015 will be similar to that of the 2011-2013 programme(see below), with the same mix of literary and langauge studies and a cross-cultural focus.

The programme is part-time only.

Programme focus
The MA in English Studies offers candidates the opportunity to explore recent developments in the study of literature, culture and socio-linguistics. English literature and language, once considered rooted in, and expressive of, mono-cultures centred in Britain (North America, Australia, etc.), must now speak across national boundaries and express transnational cultures. The ‘English-speaking world’ is a problematic term as English is stretched across diverse cultures and sub-cultures emerging from postcoloniality, diaspora, globalization and new cosmopolitanism. Categories such as World English and World Literature are problematic, but the worldliness of English language and literature must be addressed.

Hong Kong’s unique historical and geo-political situation is exploited as a way of seeing into this diversity, with each course unit designed to give students the opportunity to reflect on cultural theory and practice from a Hong Kong perspective.

Designed for …
education professionals, researchers, and those seeking academic careers or intellectual challenge.

Application Deadline: 31st May, 2013

For enquiries please contact the Programme Co-ordinator.

Dr. Paul Smethurst
School of English
paulsmet@hku.hk


Master of Arts in English Studies 2011-2013 (MAES)
Part-time

Semester dates:
1. Sep. 2011 – Dec. 2011
2. Jan. 2012 – May 2012
3. Sep. 2012 – Dec. 2012
4. Jan. 2013 – Jul. 2013 (dissertation deadline)

Semester 1:
ENGL6073 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Theory (Dr J. Kuehn) Mondays 18:30-20:30, Room 142, Main Building

(** The first class will be on 5th September 2011 (Monday) 18:30-20:30, Room 142, Main Building. )

ENGL6079 World Modernism (Professor D. Kerr) Wednesdays 18:30-20:30, Room 142, Main Building
(** The first class will be specially arranged on 12th September 2011 (Monday) 18:30-20:30, Room 142, Main Building. )

Semester 2:
ENGL6081 Global Fictions (Dr P. Smethurst and Dr H. Hwang) Mondays 18:30-20:30, Room 151, Main Building

ENGL6056 Cultural Semiotics (Dr A. Pablé) Wednesdays 18:30-20:30, Room 151, Main Building

Semester 3:
ENGL6075 The Politics of English (Professor A. Jaworski) Mondays 18:30-20:30, Room CPD-1.21, Centennial Campus
(** The first class will be on 3rd September 2012 (Monday) 18:30-20:30. Please note that classes will be held in LE7 (Library Extension Building, Main Campus, HKU) at 18:30 on Sept. 3 and 10, 2012)

ENGL6080 Travel Writing and Culture (Dr P. Smethurst) Wednesdays 18:30-20:30, Room CPD-LG.07, Centennial Campus
(** The first class will be on 5th September 2012 (Wednesday) 18:30-20:30. Please note that classes will be held in LE7 (Library Extension Building, Main Campus, HKU) at 18:30 on Sept. 5 and 12, 2012)

Semester 4:
This is when you plan, research and write your dissertation. We will help you plan your dissertation, and you will be allocated an advisor when you have submitted a title and outline proposal (deadline 30 Jan 2013). The deadline for submission of the dissertation is 31 July 2013.

Enquiries:
General enquiry: 3917-2749
Email: Dr. Paul Smethurst, Programme Chair (paulsmet@hku.hk)

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Last updated: 7 May 2013