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

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE MAES 2011-2013 PART-TIME. ENQUIRIES: Email: Dr. Paul Smethurst

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.

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
ENGL6056 Cultural Semiotics (Dr A. Pablé) Wednesdays 18:30-20:30

Semester 3:
ENGL6080 Travel Writing and Culture (Dr P. Smethurst) Mondays 18:30-20:30
ENGL6075 The Politics of English (tbc) Wednesdays 18:30-20:30

Semester 4:
This is when you plan, research and write your dissertation. There will be seminars to help you plan your dissertation and you will be allocated an advisor to help you structure and draft your dissertation (deadline 31 July 2013).

Enquiries:
General enquiry: 2859-2749
Email: Dr. Paul Smethurst, Programme Chair (paulsmet@hku.hk)