Master in World Literature
Nalanda University
Key Information
Campus location
Rajgir, India
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 2,066 / per semester *
Application deadline
31 May 2024
Earliest start date
05 Aug 2024
* additional fees may apply
Introduction
The Master in World Literature enables students to gain a broad acquaintance with a gamut of literature across genres from around the world, transitions in the field of literary studies, literary and cultural texts, theories, and methodologies of study as well as undertake coursework with specific, closely defined topics on a variety of literature and cultures and through a variety of materials. It explores literature and culture across languages, and investigates the intersections among literatures, cultures, media, and disciplines, with a specific focus on South Asia and Southeast Asia. The program offers a broad foundation for further research in literary and cultural studies. The mission of the curriculum is to provide students with a thorough grounding in the Humanities knowledge domains. Based on the interdisciplinary tradition of Nalanda University, the program encourages students to integrate insights and approaches from diverse domains into their studies.
Curriculum
- World Literature
- Literature and Philosophy
- Literature, Culture and Society
- Performance Traditions in South and Southeast Asia
- Literatures from South and Southeast Asia
- Greco- Roman Classics
- Sanskrit, Pali and Sanskrit Literary Traditions
- Visual Studies
- Creative Writing and Translation
- Digital Humanities
- Environmental Humanities & Ecopoetics
- Medical Humanities
- Indic Cultural Inquiries
- Nature, Science and Literature
Admissions
Career Opportunities
Globalisation and economic liberalization made the markets and business prospects open for all and communicating with others in their languages gained paramount importance. As a result, learning to communicate effectively in the international language English and some foreign languages became crucial from the point of view of business and job prospects. Considering this as an important outreach activity for the students of Nalanda University as well as the citizens of the region, the aforesaid foreign language courses have been planned and designed to add value and enhance the employability prospects of the learners. Students will find these courses very helpful and useful in pursuing their chosen careers
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Students can apply for external funding/scholarships offered by the Government of India
- ICCR Scholarship: http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in (select Nalanda University as a first choice)
- Study in India: https://www.studyinindia.gov.in/ (select Nalanda University as a first choice)
The University has scholarships for the ASEAN countries, BIMSTEC nations, Bhutan limited scholarships for students from Developing Countries, and Monks/Nuns students. To be considered for a scholarship, the student has to submit an online application and attend an online interview.