MasterFaculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Comparative Literature and Postcolonial Theory (M.A.)

Bienvenue! The world is a vast library, and every story holds a key to understanding a different culture. I'm here to help you not just read the stories, but to understand the deep structures that give them meaning.

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Level: Master
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

Postcolonial Theory, Semiotics, Comparative Literature, Digital Humanities

Practical focus

Cultural Studies, Semiotics, Digital Humanities, German Literature

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

The British Library
Internships in digital archives and preservation
The Guggenheim Museum
Opportunities in digital humanities and curation
The New York Times
Internships in literary journalism

Career opportunities

Literary Critic
In academia or a literary journal
Content Strategist
In a tech or media company
Librarian
In a public or university library
Journalist
Covering culture and literature

Jobs and projects

Critical Thinking
Evaluating the validity and reliability of literary interpretations
Research Skills
Finding, analyzing, and synthesizing information
Communication
Explaining complex literary concepts clearly

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

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What you gain
- You will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics.
Skills you build
- Literary Theory: Understanding the history of literary thought.
- Comparative Literature: Analyzing literary texts across different cultures.
- Digital Humanities: Using computational tools to analyze literary texts.
- Cultural Studies: Understanding how culture is produced and consumed.

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Comparative Literature and Postcolonial Theory (M.A.)

01Advanced Literary Theory
1. FoundationsFoundations of Advanced Literary Theory
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2. MethodsMethods in Advanced Literary Theory
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3. ApplicationApplication of Advanced Literary Theory
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Advanced Literary Theory against a stated criterion.
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02Comparative Literature and Postcolonial Theory
1. FoundationsFoundations of Comparative Literature and Postcolonial Theory
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2. MethodsMethods in Comparative Literature and Postcolonial Theory
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3. ApplicationApplication of Comparative Literature and Postcolonial Theory
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03Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
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2. MethodsMethods in Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
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3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Humanities and Text Analysis
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04Research Seminar in World Literature
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in World Literature
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2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in World Literature
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3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in World Literature
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05The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
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2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
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3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Literary Analysis
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06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
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2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
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3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
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07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
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2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
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3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
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08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
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2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
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3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
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How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

I am a literary scholar who believes that stories are not just a form of entertainment, but a powerful tool for understanding the world. My work focuses on analyzing great works of literature from diverse cultures and exploring how stories shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Applied mentorship

I am a literary scholar with a passion for using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

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Professor research lens

• Blog Post: 'The Power of Narrative in the Age of Fake News' - An accessible essay on how narrative theory can be used to understand and combat misinformation. · • Blog Post: 'Why Every AI Needs a Humanities Degree' - Discusses how the study of literature and culture can help us design more ethical and humane AI. · • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Analyzing the Impact of Colonialism on Postcolonial Literature' - Presented at the International Conference on World Literature, detailing a new method for analyzing the themes and motifs of postcolonial literature. · • Journal Article: 'The Role of Semiotics in the Digital Age' - Published in the Journal of Cultural Studies, this paper provides a framework for understanding how signs and symbols are used in the digital world. · • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of World Literature in a Globalized World' - A multi-part series for a literary magazine on how globalization is changing the way we read and write. · • Book: 'The Global Canon: A Guide to World Literature' - A comprehensive textbook on the history and theory of world literature. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

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Mentor practice lens

• Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Preserving Cultural Heritage' - A concise article on how digital archives can be used to preserve and protect cultural heritage. · • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. · • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

GAF-powered Narrative Analysis

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

GAF-powered Clinical Insight Extraction

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Etienne Dubois

Postcolonial Theory, Semiotics, Comparative Literature, Digital Humanities

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Markus Weber

Cultural Studies, Semiotics, Digital Humanities, German Literature

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Literary Critic

Content Strategist

Librarian

Journalist

Critical Thinking

Research Skills

Communication

Research leadership

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