Criticism and Methods

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Program Overview

The Bachelor's program in Criticism and Methodologies aims, at the initial stage, to introduce students to the nature of modern literary criticism and the main critical methodologies used in  analyzing literary texts, both poetry and prose. It then seeks to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical tools required for critical practice.

Through this program, students acquire:

·       The ability to think critically and analytically.

·       Familiarity with academic writing in preparation for advanced stages.

·       In-depth reading skills for literary texts.

·       The ability to compare, discuss, and interpret.

Readiness for scientific research in subsequent Master’s and PhD programs.

Teaching Language : اللغة العربية

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

1.3. First Year: Foundational Knowledge

  • Classical Literary Texts
  • Classical Literary Criticism
  • Morphology
  • Arabic Grammar
  • Arabic Rhetoric

2.3. Second Year: Methodological Deepening

  • Modern and Contemporary Literary Texts
  • Modern and Contemporary Literary Criticism
  • Stylistics and Discourse Analysis
  • Critical Terminology
  • Contemporary Critical Approaches



Advanced Topics

3.3. Third Year: Specialization and Application

  • Structural and formative Criticism
  • Psychoanalytic Criticism
  • Stylistic Criticism
  • Cultural Criticism
  • Theory of Reading and Interpretation

Thematic Criticism.


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Admissions Information

Admission Information

  • Required Qualification: A Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) with a grade point average (GPA) accepted for university placement in the Arabic Language and Literature department or literary streams (Arts and Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Management and Economics with literary subjects).
  • Academic System: The training follows the LMD system (Licence (Bachelor's)-Master-Doctorate) for a duration of three years (six semesters), culminating in the defense of a graduation thesis (Bachelor's Thesis).
  • Selection Process: Selection is conducted through the "University Orientation" platform based on the Baccalaureate overall average and the student's preferences. For Foreign students, applications are submitted via diplomatic channels or the "Study in Algeria" platform.
  • Language Proficiency: A high level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (reading, writing, and comprehension) is required to follow lectures and understand literary texts. A certificate of proficiency in Arabic for non-native speakers is preferred (if available).
  • Required Documents for International Students: Certified Baccalaureate certificate, official transcripts, passport, birth certificate, personal photos, medical certificate, and the initial registration fee (subject to "Study in Algeria" platform instructions).
  • Linguistic Profile: Proficiency in a second foreign language (English or French) is recommended for accessing references and conducting comparative studies.


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