Program Objectives
The Master of Arts in English Literature provides a theoretical basis for an advanced study of literature in English while permitting students to pursue their individual interests through elective courses.
Students develop their understanding of literary history and literary genres, strengthen their grasp of critical approaches to literature and culture, and sharpen their analytic, interpretive and communicative skills.
Graduates of the programme are prepared to pursue a doctoral degree in English; to teach at higher education institutions as instructors; or work in diverse job environments outside the academy, where their knowledge of the field, their linguistic, interpretive, and research skills are in demand.
EstablishmentThe M.A program in English Language and Literature began in 2000-2001. Initially the programme consisted of English literature and English language teaching modules. Later in 2005-2006, the program was revised as an English Language and Literature graduate program. As a part of the Bologna process, the M.A program in English Language and Literature has been updated.
Qualification AwardedMaster of Arts (MA) in English Language and Literature.
Language of Instruction English.
Mode of EducationFull-time.
Admission and Registration RequirementsEntry Specifications and Assessment
· Candidates need to hold a BA degree in English Language and Literature, American Culture and Literature, Comparative Literature, English Language Teaching, Translation Studies or in a related field in the humanities.
· Unless they have sufficient content knowledge to pursue the M.A Program, students may be required to follow remedial courses from the undergraduate program of the department of English Language and Literature.
· This program consists of 60 credits of course work including a seminar followed by a dissertation of around 20000 words on an approved topic.
· Candidates are required to take a subject evaluation exam (both written and oral) which is prepared by the Department of English Language and Literature.
· Candidates need to supply the following documents:
- ALES score with a minimum verbal score of 55
- BA diploma and transcript.
- Candidates need to pass the language proficiency exam prepared by the university or obtain the listed scores in one of the following recognized English Language proficiency exams:
YDS: 70
CAE: B
TOEFL iBT: 84
PTE Akademik: 71
See the link below: https://enstitu.iku.edu.tr/tr/ogrenci/basvuru-kosullari
Double Major–Minor Programs---
InternshipNot applicable.
Graduation RequirementsTo obtain a MA degree in English Language and Literature, students should complete the required credits (120 ECTS) with a minimum of 2.70 GPA over 4.0.
Students must complete 60 credits of course work including a seminar and write a dissertation of around 20000 words on an approved topic.
International CooperationsThe Department of English Language and Literature has Erasmus partnerships with the following Universities:
Occupational Profiles Of GraduatesGraduates of the programme are prepared to pursue a doctoral degree in English; to teach at higher education institutions as instructors; or work in diverse job environments outside the academy, where their knowledge of the field, their linguistic, interpretive, and research skills are in demand.
Access to Further Studies Click for details
So long as they meet the requirements of acceptance to the PhD program, MA graduates of English Language and Literature Department can pursue their education at any university they prefer, at home or abroad.
Departmental Facilities---
Program Activities The Sixth International IDEA Conference
The Sixth International IDEA Conference was held at Istanbul Kültür University, Istanbul Turkey on 13 – 15 April 2011.
The Conference was jointly hosted by The Department of English Language and Literature of Istanbul Kültür University and The English Language and Literature Research Association of Turkey (IDEA).
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Representations of Food In British Literature
The Conference was held at Istanbul Kültür University by the Department of English Language and Literature on 15-16 November 2007. The plenary speakers of the Conference were Professor Michael Alexander (University of St. Andrews, Scotland) and Dr. Sarah Sceats (Kingston University, England). The objective of this international conference was to examine, explore and widen awareness of the representations of food in British Literature throughout time.
Uluslararası Antik Çağ Sempozyumları
Uluslararası II. Antik Çağ Konferansları (2 - 5 Mayıs 2007)
Uluslararası III. Antik Çağ Sempozyumları (16 - 18 Nisan 2008)
BRITISH DRAMA: From Page To Stage
The Symposium was held at Istanbul Kültür University by the Department of English Language and Literature on 17 May 2006. It addressed the processes of the translation of the ‘text’ into ‘performance’ by exploring a variety of perspectives and approaches comprising the literary, performative, popular, linguistic, social, historical, political, cultural sites.
Contact Information
Head of the Department of English Language and Literature
Prof. Işıl Baş
Tel: 0212 498 46 96
Email: i.bas@iku.edu.tr
Address: TC İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi
Faculty of Science and Letters
E5 Karayolu Üzeri Bakırköy/34156 İstanbul Turkey
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