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Magister Artium (MA)

120 ects

Greek

Internationally Recognised

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The principal objective of the postgraduate programme in Greek Linguistics and Literature is to capitalise on theoretical insights from contemporary linguistics and literary theory in the study of Greek literature, with special emphasis on its classical period but also on diachronic developments and didactics.

 

WHY CHOOSE TO ATTEND?

The postgraduate programme in Greek Linguistics and Literature is unique in that it integrates linguistics and literary studies. More specifically, the programme:

-deploys analytical tools from formal linguistics, text linguistics, sociolinguistics and discourse analysis in the study of literature

-has a strong interdisciplinary dimension which combines literary, cultural, sociological/anthropological and linguistic approaches

-provides skills for effective teaching

-provides the theoretical apparatus necessary for interdisciplinary approaches

-hones complex research skills necessary for doctoral studies

 

The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.

Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.

Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.

 

European Credit Units - ECTS: 120

Teaching Language: Greek

Level of Studies: Postgraduate

Title to be Awarded: Magister Artium (MA)

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirement for admission to a postgraduate programme is an undergraduate degree from an accredited Higher Education Institution.

Please note that a good command of English, sufficient for academic study, is required.

 

TUITION FEES

The total cost of the fees for this postgraduate programme is 5,400

The tuition fees for each module are 1,350€. The tuition fees for the Master’s Thesis are also 1,350€.

The Open University of Cyprus has decided to  offer a general discount to all incoming students of the  M.A. Program in Greek Linguistics and Literature in 2022-23. The discount, which is over 40% of the current fees, applies to all Modules. The new fees will be at 800 for each year-long Module of 30 ECTS and at 3,200 total.

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

Αιτήσεις Αγγ χωρίς ημερομηνίσ

 Application dates for the Academic year 2022-2023 : June 27 - July 20, 2022.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The requirements for obtaining the Master's degree are the following:

successful completion of four (4) Modules

or

successful completion of three (3) Modules and a Master thesis (EGL701).

Students can choose one or two Modules per academic year. Modules begin in early October and end in June with the final written examination.

The programme starts off with two (2) compulsory Modules: EGL50 - Greek Language and Linguistics and EGL51 - Theoretical Approaches to Ancient Greek Literature. After successful completion of these two Modules, students are required to choose:

(A) one of the following elective Modules and a Master thesis 

  • EGL60 - Translation and Didactics
  • EGL61 - Generic Transformations
  • TSP60 - Reception of Ancient Drama

or

(B) two of the above elective Modules

EGL50, Greek Language and Linguistics, 30 ects

EGL51, Theoretical Approaches to Ancient Greek Literature, 30 ects 

EGL60, Translation and Didactics, 30 ects

EGL61, Generic Transformations, 30 ects

TSP60, Reception of Ancient Drama, 30 ects

EGL701, Master Thesis, 30 ects

EGL695, Industry Placement (1st), 5 ects

EGL696, Industry Placement (2nd), 5 ects

  

Academic Personnel

Stavroula Tsiplakou, Associate Professor, EGL50, Module Coordinator, stavroula.tsiplakou@ouc.ac.cy, 0035722411922 

 

Academic Consultant 
 
Ελισάβετ Κιούρτη Ελισάβετ Κιούρτη (Elisavet Kiourti) elisavet.kiourti@ouc.ac.cy  +35722411923

Ώρες γραφείου/Academic Consultation Hours:

Δευτέρα/Monday – Πέμπτη/Thursday 11:00 - 15:00

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