Study location	Türkiye, Istanbul
Type	Master, full-time
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	425

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants are expected to hold an undergraduate degree. Students, who are still studying and are expected to graduate before the Fall Term, can also apply. After the admittance process, students may be requested to take additional courses before or during the program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Turkish.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. - You should aim to provide 2 academic references but employer references are also accepted - Referees can’t upload existing reference letters, they will be asked to complete a short form to provide a reference - You should include your referees name, position and institutional email address in the relevant section of the form - Referees will then receive an automatic email asking them to click on a link and provide their reference - If your referee can’t find this email please ask them to check their spam/junk/promotions folder - You can resend an invite to your referees to submit their reference by clicking on the “Resend invitation button” A motivation letter must be added to your application. ****Please insert your Statement of Purpose(Motivation Letter) in this section. Admissions Committee will not take applications without a Statement of Purpose (Motivation Letter) into consideration. You can also upload the extended version of your Statement of Purpose under checklist documents..**** One of the most important parts of your application is the motivation letter. Its goal is to introduce your background and support your application. In short, its goal is to answer the question: “Why are you a suitable candidate?” Write in a clear and logical manner: remember, the way you write and present yourself says a lot about you. Do not plagiarize as this will mean automatic disqualification from the evaluation process. Some points that may help you answer this question: Why have I chosen to apply to this programme? What do I expect to gain from my studies? Why does my academic and personal background make me a suitable candidate for this programme and for Koç University (potential for success, demonstrated qualities, and skills)? Why is Koç University a good choice for me as an individual? Click here to check our How to write a strong Motivation Letter or Statement of Purpose video on YouTube. • CV • Official Transcripts • English Language Proficiency: - TOEFL (for international applicants) - YDS / e-YDS or YÖKDİL (for Turkish applicants) • GRE (for International applicants) / ALES (for Turkish applicants) • Writing sample (approx. 3000 words, demonstrating the applicant’s skills in literary analysis and critical thinking) • 2 reference letters • Statement of Purpose • Interview

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Overview

In an increasingly globalized world, it is more important than ever to study different languages ​​and literatures and to have the ability to understand other cultures. In the age of information, creating written or visual narratives and interpreting existing narratives is essential. The Comparative Literature Master’s program offers a study of literature that develops cultural relations between societies and brings together different disciplines. In the program, which includes world literature, critical theory, and interdisciplinary courses, students have the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty members in the fields of Turkish, Ottoman, European and Anglophone literary and cultural studies. In addition to raising awareness of various genres and topics in different kinds of literature, the program aims to inform students about current critical and theoretical debates and examine the relationship between literature and other disciplines and art forms.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in comparative literature offers a theoretically driven and interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature and other artistic media in a global context, across time periods, subjects, and genres. The program gives students a strong grounding in recent methodologies and critical debates in comparative literature and an opportunity to conduct research in multiple languages, including Russian, Italian, German, French, and Arabic.

Graduates of the M.A. program will be prepared to use the knowledge and transferable skills gained from the study of literature and other artistic media to pursue a range of careers that demand a global perspective or knowledge of, and appreciation for, diverse cultures, including those in academia, government, private sector, and non-governmental and non-profit organizations.

The Master’s program, along with its interdisciplinary approach, theoretical and methodological diversity, gives students the opportunity to conduct research in various languages, including Turkish, Ottoman, Arabic, German, French, Russian, Italian, and English. The program is specially designed to enable multilingual comparative research. Moreover, the program will prepare students who wish to continue onto doctoral programs in Turkey, North America, and Europe.

Program Outcomes

• To master the main concepts and approaches in comparative literature and critical theory;

• To learn the key methods of comparative literature and to apply them for research;

• To develop effective research skills across different literary and artistic media;

• To develop knowledge of different kinds of literature and cultures;

• To develop skills in critical and analytical thinking;

• Identify and analyze current debates in comparative literature and in related fields;

• To master methods and approaches used in the chosen area of research, and to conduct original work;

• To develop an awareness of social, political, and environmental issues through textual analysis;

• To understand the relationship of comparative literary studies with other disciplines.

Programme structure

The M.A. program is a two-year degree program. Students take courses in the first year, and conduct research and complete a thesis in the second year under the supervision of select faculty members. The program is specially designed to encourage students to conduct research on Ottoman and Modern Turkish literature in a broad comparative framework.

Career opportunities

Graduates of Koç University Comparative Literature graduate program can continue their academic careers in Turkey and abroad in the following areas: Academia; Culture Industry; Translation sector; Publishing; Advertising; Corporate international relations; Public relations