MA in English (Intersectional Studies in Linguistic and Literary discourses)

Main Objective:

The main objective of the master program is to advance research and scaffold students in the
development and application of theories, methods and practices related to the study of linguistic and
literary discourses

Specific Objectives

• Familiarizing students with main theories related to analyzing linguistic and literary discourses
• Developping techniques and methodologies of analyzing discourses
• Training students to benefit from the intersectionality characterizing studies in linguistic and
  literary discourses

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge :

1. Identify discourse analysis theories and associated practical applications
2. Identify the different opportunities offered by linguistic and literary discourses to develop
   critical thinking in the learner
   Skills (know-how):
3. Generate new and innovative research ideas
4. Define general and specific research objectives and their associated learning outcomes
5. Identify the resources and references required for a given research project and develop
   the corresponding action plan
6. Conduct an assessment of the challenges and opportunities offered by each research
   method and demonstrate a capacity to assess the feasibility of their relevance
7. Demonstrate an ability to set up a language evaluation scheme and any enhancement or
   corrective measures
   Attitudes (interpersonal skills):
8. Show a positive attitude towards the adoption of new pedagogical approaches
9. Actively engage and be responsible in the implementation of a research project to achieve
   the objectives set
10. Demonstrate an ability to work both individually and in a teams