Master of Science in English Language and Literature

Coordinator of Program

Dr. William Martin

wmartin@beder.edu.al

Scientific Board


Dr. Irena Shehu ishehu@beder.edu.al 
 
Dr. Edona Llukacaj ellukacaj@beder.edu.al 
 
Dr. William Martin [email protected]
 

 

Master of Science in English Language and Literature has been drafted so that students engage in analysing the literature, folklore, history and culture of English language. In this master course, English is mandatory language; the historical development of language and literature, the relationship between language and thinking as well as the relationship between language and culture will be studied on complex perspectives. Advanced courses in literature and culture are intertwined with the linguistic and research analysis. Thorough investigation, literary and artistic criticism are part of the programme. Graduates engage in research and professional projects and are motivated to further their studies in the relevant field. Lecturing is conducted in English and lasts two years. The programme consists of 120 ECTS and 13 courses, 1 project and is finalised with an academic scientific paper.

Duration of study

Master of Science in English Language and Literature consists of two academic years divided into 4 semesters.

Number of Credits (European System of Credit Transfer)

Master of Science in English Language and Literature consists of 120 ECTS, 1 ECTS = 25 hours

Title of Diploma

At the end of the program, students are issued a Master Diploma - Master of Science in English Language and Literature

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor program in English Language and Literature can perform the following tasks:

  • May work as translator in public administration and /or international and /or local organizations
  • Academic at university
  • Communication moderator in public and/or private companies that practice economic and trade interchanges with English-speaking counterparts
  • Translator and/or editor in the media
  • Intercultural communicator in Tourism
  • Specialist of intercultural relations in governmental organizations and/or various NGOs
  • Relation Office Mediator between one’s country and other countries in public and/or private institutions

 

Semester

1
  Code Title Lang CT L/S IW Cr ECTS
1 ELL 413 American Culture and Literature English B 64 86 4.00 6
2 ELL 411 British Literature and Culture English B 64 74 4.00 6
3 ELL 401 An Approaches to Literary Criticism English A 64 77 4.00 6
4 ELL 415 Post - Colonial Literature English B 64 86 4.00 6
5 Elective D 0 0 -
Total 256 323 16 30

Semester

2
  Code Title Lang CT L/S IW Cr ECTS
1 ELL 416 The Development of British Novelette English B 64 87 4.00 6
2 ELL 424 Drama Studies English B 64 86 4.00 6
3 ELL 422 English Poetry English B 64 88 4.00 6
4 Elective D 0 0 -
5 Elective D 0 0 -
Total 192 261 12 30

Semester

3
  Code Title Lang CT L/S IW Cr ECTS
1 ELL 501 Research Methods English A 64 99 4.00 7
2 ELL 531 Project English E 64 151 4.00 9
3 ELL 511 Post - Graduating Seminar English C 64 126 4.00 8
4 ELL 521 Linguistic Theory English A 64 85 4.00 6
Total 256 461 16 30

Semester

4
  Code Title Lang CT L/S IW Cr ECTS
1 ELL 510 Thesis English F 16 731 1.00 30
Total 16 731 1 30

Elective Courses

Code Title Lang CT L/S IW Cr ECTS
ELL 435 Shakespeare's Work English D 64 77 4.00 6
ELL 442 Science Fiction Literature English D 64 87 4.00 6
ELL 431 Psycholinguistics English D 64 88 4.00 6
ELL 432 Artistic Literature and Autobiography English D 64 87 4.00 6
ELL 440 Advanced Studies in Translation English D 64 98 4.00 6
ELL 433 Medieval Culture and Literature English D 64 77 4.00 6


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