OUR PROGRAMME

MASTER OF ARTS
IN LITERARY AND CULTURAL STUDIES (MALCS)

The degree of Master of Arts in Literary and Cultural Studies (MALCS) is a postgraduate degree offered by the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Hong Kong. The courses introduce students to a wide range of theoretical, literary and filmic texts, exploring historical and contemporary issues within modernity and globalization. An interdisciplinary approach is adopted in the programme; all our courses are largely shaped by critical and cultural theory, and look at texts, for example film and literature, through the perspectives of post-structuralism, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, phenomenology, feminism, postmodernism, Marxist, post-colonial, and eco-criticism. At the end of their studies, students are expected to complete a capstone experience which contribute to the body of knowledge in liberal studies and humanistic inquiry.

  • To broaden and deepen students' knowledge of cultural theories and different approaches in literature, film, and cultural studies.
  • To cultivate critical thinking through engagement with the key debates in literary, film, and cultural studies.
  • To encourage appreciation of diverse cultural practices and contexts within a global frame, with emphasis on but not limited to those of Hong Kong, modern Chinese, and Asian cultures.
  • To develop skills in critical analysis and provide some of the knowledge necessary for advanced work in criticism, public or professional writing, and other creative practices.

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Admissions

General requirements, procedures, scholarships, fees, interviews, and overseas applicants for admissions to the MALCS programme.

Coursework

Coursework information, assessment, student handbook, coursework FAQ, and course descriptions for courses offered at MALCS.

People

Meet our teaching faculty from the Department of Comparative Literature, HKU at MALCS.

Students of MALCS

Highlights of Capstone Dissertations/Portfolios/Individual Projects and a showcase of our Distinguished Alumni.