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In the world of education, change is a constant - and that includes the field of English studies.
"It's changing quickly in response to new technologies and global shifts across the spectrum of language, literature and cultural politics. The majority of those who study English literature today no longer regard English as a first language, and this has meant that traditional Anglophone literature in the 'Asian century' is needing to realign itself with transnational perspectives," says The University of Sydney's Professor Paul Giles.
This new master of English studies is aimed at postgraduates who want to reconsider literature in English in its expanding global context. It's particularly aimed at postgraduates who intend to pursue doctoral studies or schoolteachers engaged in teaching English and Australian literature in a multicultural environment, says Giles.
Duration: 18 months full-time (or part-time equivalent).
Where: Classes on campus, The University of Sydney.
When: First intake, semester 1, 2014 (new course).
Link: sydney.edu.au/arts/
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The Master of English Studies program at the University of Sydney focuses on reconsidering literature in English within its expanding global context, particularly in response to new technologies and global shifts in language, literature, and cultural politics.
This program is designed for postgraduates who want to pursue doctoral studies or are schoolteachers engaged in teaching English and Australian literature in a multicultural environment.
The program takes 18 months to complete on a full-time basis, with a part-time equivalent option available.
Classes for the Master of English Studies program are held on campus at the University of Sydney.
The first intake for the Master of English Studies program occurred in semester 1 of 2014.
The program is adapting by realigning traditional Anglophone literature with transnational perspectives, reflecting the changing dynamics of the 'Asian century.'
The 'Asian century' signifies a shift where the majority of English literature students no longer regard English as a first language, necessitating a realignment of literature studies with transnational perspectives.
More information about the program can be found on the University of Sydney's website at sydney.edu.au/arts.
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