Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory MA

King's College London, University of London

On the MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory you’ll explore a range of texts and concepts from 1945 to the present, with an emphasis on the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The course offers you the opportunity to study cutting-edge topics such as literary production after 1999; imperialism and sexuality; queer American poetry; theories of gender and race; realism and its others; emerging concepts of the human; theories and histories of violence; Marxist theories of value; the aesthetics and politics of secrecy; performance studies; and cultures of conflict and dissent from Africa to the Middle East. Key benefits Flexible course offering a range of approaches to contemporary literature, culture and theory Training in research methods and practices in preparation for the dissertation project Course structure includes two option modules so students can focus their studies to suit their specific research interests Taught by staff members who specialise in the contemporary period, within a dynamic, research-led department with an international reputation for excellence Unrivalled location in the centre of London, with easy access to the British Library and the major libraries and archives of the capital.