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Modern Greek Philology – (Ph.D.)
University of Cyprus
Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies| Application Deadline: | April 15, October 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,250 - | ||
| Location: | Nicosia / Cyprus / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | Greek | ||
Location of University of Cyprus
The Programme offers students the following specialisations:
* History of Literature - Grammatology (critical editions of Modern Greek literary texts, Metrics, archive studies, etc.).
* Theory of Literature (analyses and explanatory approaches to texts on the basis of generally established theoretical principles and types, e.g., literary genres, the rhetorical and narrative organisation of literary texts, the readers´ reception of the text, etc.).
* Literary Criticism (history and theoretical principles of Modern Greek literary criticism).
* Comparative Literature (approaches based on comparing national literatures in terms of concepts such as influence, the readers´ reception of the text, analogy, etc.).
The course duration may not exceed eight (8) academic years. The Ph.D. dissertation may be submitted only after the sixth semester from the start of the programme. The postgraduate programmes of each department are supervised by a three-member Postgraduate Programmes Committee, chaired by a Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator.
The Coordinator may be the chairperson of the department or a member of the academic staff appointed by the chairperson. The other members of the committee are appointed by the Departmental Board. The Committee is appointed for a two-year term.
For every student in the Postgraduate Programme, the department appoints an Academic Supervisor, whereas at the research stage of the Ph.D. a Research Supervisor is appointed. Candidate students select a member of the academic staff to act as their Research Supervisor. The student´s choice must be approved by the Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator. The Research Supervisor guides the students in their research and provides the necessary help and advice.
The programmes of study of the University of Cyprus are based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). An ECTS normally corresponds to a 25-30 hours workload per semester. Full-time status requires a courseload of 21 ECTS per semester. Students carrying fewer ECTS are considered part-time.
Contents
Academic Requirements1. A comprehensive oral examination before a three- member committee, during the first semester. It tests the methodological and grammatological knowledge of the candidates. Specifically, the candidates are examined in one of the three grammatological areas listed below. This area is determined by their thesis proposal. The three grammatological areas are the following:
* Poetry
* Prose
* Essay Criticism.
2. Approval of the detailed thesis proposal. During the first semester of the Ph.D. programme, students engage in preliminary research on their topic, which will lead to a detailed thesis proposal. The proposal is submitted to a three-member committee at the end of the semester.
3. Attendance at the Departmental Colloquia.
4. Submission and approval of the Ph.D. dissertation.
Additional Information on the Postgraduate Programmes
The students in both the M.A. and the Ph.D. programmes are encouraged to spend part of their studies abroad, so that they have the opportunity to work in specialized research libraries. For that purpose the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies has established a wide network of cooperation and exchange programmes (ERASMUS) with related postgraduate programmes in Byzantine and Modern Greek studies and Comparative Literature at Greek and other European Universities.
Requirements
Admission Requirements * Postgraduate Degree (M.A./D.E.A./ etc.) in Modern Greek Studies
* A copy of MA Dissertation
* Brief Curriculum Vitae and a report on academic and research interests.
* Two reference letters.
* Examination in one foreign language (where this is deemed necessary)
* Interview by the academic staff of the Programme.
Applications should include the following: * Application Form
* Two signed letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. Some departments require three reference letters, so before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus to ascertain the required number of reference letters. The Department may request additional confidential information from the referees. You may also consult the department webside.
* Copies of university degrees or a statement of expected graduation in the month preceding enrolment in the postgraduate programme.
* Transcript/s as appropriate.
* Curriculum vitae
* A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.
Criteria for assessment of applicants:The criteria for assessment of postgraduate candidates are the following: * Academic background in the appropriate discipline and grades in other related degrees.
* Letters of recommendation.
* Personal interview at the discretion of each department.
* Written examination at the discretion of each department.
* Other criteria set by each department.
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