Master Minor
The Master Minor study program English Literature/Linguistics (30 ECTS) gives students room to explore the fields of English Literature and Linguistics in greater depth and specialize in their areas of interest.
Requirements
The Master Minor Program in English Literature/Linguistics consists of 30 ECTS credits. In order to complete the program, the program requirements must be fulfilled. (If you received additional requirements, these must also be completed before graduation.)
Students may focus on either Literature or Linguistics or complete modules from both fields.
The program requirements are outlined in detail in the study regulations annexes (ASTO), which you can find onthe website of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The information in the ASTO is legally binding. The information provided on this website is intended as a brief overview.
| Module Group | Modules |
|---|---|
| Methods and Theories | At least 6 ECTS credits from the core electives: |
Research-oriented Specialisation: English Linguistics Research-oriented Specialisation: English Literature
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At least 9 ECTS credits |
| Language Skills and Culture | Writing Skills for Research (6 ECTS) |
The remaining 9 ECTS credits may be chosen freely from within the program.
Module Catalogue
The module catalogue contains descriptions of the modules that are part of the Master Major. It also includes information on assessments, ECTS credits, etc..
The complete module catalogue (MK) can be found on the website of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The information in the MK is legally binding. The information provided below intended as a brief overview over the modules most regularly offered.
The modules on offer in the current semester can always be found in the course catalogue.
| Module Group | Modules |
|---|---|
| Methods and Theories | |
| English Linguistics |
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| English Literature |
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| Research-oriented Specialisation: English Linguistics | Seminars |
| Research-oriented Specialisation: English Literature | Seminars |
| Language Skills and Culture | Writing Skills for Research (6 ECTS) Language Skills for Teachers (6 ECTS)
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| Transferable Skills |
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| Other Curricular Modules |
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| (no module group) | You can find more information on the MA thesis here. |
Time Table
Students at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences have much flexiblity when it comes to putting together their time table. Those intending to complete the Master's degree within the standard period of study (i.e. within four semesters) should plan on completing 30 ECTS credits per semester (Major and Minor combined). 1 ECTS credit equals 30 hours of work.
Those who cannot or do not want to complete the Master's degree within the standard period of study may book fewer ECTS credits per semester; their studies will simply take longer.
The Master program English Literature/Linguistics can be started in the fall or the spring semester.
We have prepared a sample curriculum for a full time study load. As the name suggests, this is one possiblity of organising your studies; however, some modules are consecutive, meaning you have to complete certain modules before you can move on to the subsequent modules. This information can be found in the course catalogue and the module catalogue.
The sample curriculum (MC) can be found on the website of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science.
Modules to Book in the First Semester
In the first semester, you should give priority to the modules below. You may book additional modules if they fit into your time table.
These modules are so-called booking modules with even distribution. That means during the booking period all groups are filled to maximum capacity; once maximum capacity is reached in all groups, additional slots will open up. It might therefore be helpful to go back and see if additional slots haven openend up in case you were not able to book your preferred group.
Writing Skills for Research (6 ECTS)
At least one of the following (or both):
Module Booking
- Students are responsible for booking their own modules. They can do so via the student portal.
- The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has prepared guidelines on module booking.
- The booking deadlines are listed on the website of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
- The program for the current semester can always be found in the course catalogue.
Note: If you have successfuly completed a module, you cannot book it again. You can only be awarded ECTS credits for a module once.
Some notes on module booking at the English Department:
- If you are booking request modules (e.g. all seminars), request at least two more than you actually need, as there is no guarantee you will be assigned your chosen modules.
- Compulsory modules with more than one group (e.g. Writing Skills for Research or Reading Literary and Critical Theory) are booking modules with even distribution. That means during the booking all groups are filled to maximum capacity; once maximum capacity is reached in all groups, additional slots will open up. It might therefore be helpful to go back and see if additional slots haven opened up in case you were not able to book your preferred group.
- If you are not interested in a course within a module, e.g., you want to attend Group A but do not care for Group B, mark Group B as a low priority. If it is not marked at all, the system will interpret this as interest.
- Once the booking dealine has passed, modules can no longer be booked or cancelled, except for cases of force majeure. If this applies to you, contact the study advisor Dr. Olivia Tjon-A-Meeuw at englishstudies@es.uzh.ch. The booking deadline for individual modules can be found in the course catalogue.
If you cannot find the answers to your question on this site, try the Frequently Asked Questions subsite. If that does not help you, contact the study advisor Dr. Olivia Tjon-A-Meeuw at englishstudies@es.uzh.ch.
You can find important documents and guidelines on the downloads site.