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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Literature at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

A broadly interdisciplinary course of study comparing film with literature and other visual media across national cultures and aesthetic traditions. It develops skills in interpreting films and other works in their cultural, social and literary-historical contexts.

Faculty: School of Professional Studies  |  Department: Literature Interdisciplinary Studies  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer terms (application deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Four units of credit are required, in any four courses in the topic area, which can include Graduate School courses. An independent study (499) or a capstone project of 45 to 75 double-spaced pages may be taken as the fourth and final course; LIT 410 is encouraged for students without prior graduate literature study.

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Entry requirements

Applicants hold a U.S. master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Application: online application, 300-550 word statement of purpose, resume, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts; some certificates require a writing sample. Applications are accepted each quarter (deadlines July 15, October 15, January 15, April 15).

Intake: Fall, winter, spring and summer quarters

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