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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master's program in Modern and Contemporary Arabic Literature aims to provide students with a high-level academic education in the various genres of modern Arabic literature (poetry, novels, theater), with a particular focus on Maghreb literature as a distinctive creative space. The program is based on modern methodological approaches that combine critical analysis of texts and extrapolation of their intellectual, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions, as well as issues related to identity, cultural diversity, subjectivity, and engagement. It also aims to equip students with advanced scientific research mechanisms (discourse analysis, research preparation techniques, academic editing) and to strengthen their critical skills in relation to contemporary literary texts. The program involves practical training through tutorials, specialized seminars, academic discussions, and field research, which allow students to engage in advanced research and actively participate in scientific conferences and forums.
The Master's program in Modern and Contemporary Arabic Literature covers the following general topics:
1. Theoretical and methodological foundations of literature: in-depth study of modern and contemporary critical schools, application of advanced research methodologies to the analysis and interpretation of literary texts.
2. History and evolution of literary genres: comprehensive overview of the evolution of poetry, novels, short stories, and theater in the Arab world, and analysis of influential cultural and social factors.
3. Contemporary literary and critical issues: exploration of issues of identity, social change, and cultural influences in modern Arabic literature.
4. Specialized and comparative literary studies: in-depth research on a specific literary genre or the literature of a particular region, with comparative studies between Arabic literature and world literature.
The master's program allows students to deepen their specialized and advanced studies in the field of modern and contemporary Arabic literature, including:
• Literary criticism and contemporary theories: application of modern theories to Arabic texts, study of literary discourse from different angles, and exploration of links with the humanities.
• Literature, cultural identity, and social transformations: analysis of representations of identity in literature, its role as a mirror of social and cultural transformations, and its interaction with global cultures.
• Studies of literary genres, modern and comparative phenomena: in-depth study of specific literary genres and their emerging phenomena (such as digital literature), study of the particularities of regional literatures, and comparative studies.
Required degree: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Arabic literature, Algerian literature, ancient/modern Arabic literature, comparative literary studies, or any other closely related field from a recognized university.
• Academic background: in-depth and systematic training in the fields of modern and contemporary Arabic literature, with critical analysis and academic research skills.
• Language skills: perfect command of classical Arabic (reading, writing, conversation) and command of a second foreign language (French or English), enabling access to international references and scientific communication.
• Proposed research project: presentation of an original and scientifically relevant research project, including the research question, methodology, and expected objectives, in line with the department's focus areas.
• Curriculum vitae: detailed CV highlighting academic background, research experience, publications (if any), and relevant cultural activities.
• Academic documents: official transcripts for bachelor's degree years and certified copies of final degree certificates.
• Two letters of recommendation: written by university teachers or researchers who assess the applicant's academic and research abilities.
• Letter of motivation (personal statement): explaining the candidate's motivations for joining the program, academic and professional goals, research interests, and how the program will contribute to their achievement.
• Individual interview (remote): organized with qualified candidates to assess their research aptitude, critical thinking skills, and the compatibility of their interests with the program.
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