BA (Hons) in English Literature DEI COLLEGE

The Department of English Literature of DEI College, aims to educate students about the study of English language, theoretical and applied linguistics, English literature and culture, theory, criticism, and comparative literature.

The program is devised to help students, through the study of basic knowledge, to acquire a strong theoretical background, critical ability and research skills at higher levels of study. At the same time, the knowledge of English language and culture and the moral responsibility and sensitivity in matters of gender are emphasized. In addition, the students’ critical attitude towards cultural practices and various ideologies is encouraged.

The Undergraduate Program in English Literature is offered in collaboration with the University of Sunderland. It is addressed to candidates who wish to acquire a broad knowledge of the movements of literature and the types and genres of language from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. Graduates of the department will have acquired a highly respected degree, which will help them in the business world where they can apply for competitive positions.

DEI College students have access to the College library and, the University of Sunderland e-libraries, enjoy free participation in DEI College seminars and a privileged discount card at various stores and services.

Why should I choose the English Literature Program at DEI College, Thessaloniki?

• Constantly updated curriculum, which is in line with the needs of the market
• Excellent understanding of the essence of literary texts and the values ​​and trends that influence them
• Language fluency and development of skills for individual study and self-directed learning
• Excellent learning of English terminology
• Development of intellectual and transferable skills that are an important resource in one’s professional career
• Fully trained and highly qualified teaching staff to guide and help students understand their subject of study in depth
• Possibility of free English language learning
• Recognized study program by the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom
• Possibility of full-time or part-time study, depending on the needs and abilities of each student
• A wide range of modules to acquire the necessary knowledge for a future career
• Obtaining a competitive degree for the market
• Large percentage of professional activity of the graduates
• Fully English-language program that facilitates career prospects abroad

The course structure of English Literature in Thessaloniki at DEI College can be completed in 3 years of full-time study or in 6 years of part-time study. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work and research, while assessment methods include papers, research, presentations, and written examinations.

1st Year

Below are presented in detail the modules of the first year of the school of English Literature:

The Writer’s Craft: Developing your skills

Students will examine the three main literary genres, that is poetry, prose and drama, and will consider specialization in creative writing. In the module they will study fiction and short story writing, the requirements of the form in which they are writing, including writing for media (radio, television and cinema), as well as script writing for drama.

Order from Chaos: Narrative and Poetry

Students will be introduced to literary study and become familiar with basic approaches and skills for understanding and analyzing narrative and poetry, in texts that cover a variety of topics, such as the supernatural, crime, consciousness, revenge, technology, and environmental disaster.

Stages and Pages: Drama and Criticism

Students will be introduced to the analysis of drama and the use of different types of criticism, especially in relation to theater. Through various works, a series of texts will be examined, from classical philosophy to modern theatrical writings, while modern and older ideas around drama will be discussed. Finally, students will explore how drama is transformed into the final performance.

Language in the 21st Century

Students will be introduced to the study of language. As the title of the module suggests, this study is firmly placed in the context of late modernity, after ascertaining through various subject areas what human language is and how the acceleration of the global flow of people and technological change affect its forms and functions.

Describing Modern English

Students will focus on a set of tools for describing and analyzing English in a detailed and systematic way. Students will have the opportunity to combine the knowledge gained from the module"Language in the 21st Century", and to extend their studies to the main "levels" of language description, applying their knowledge of morphology, syntax, phonetics phonology and semantics of English to all language genres.

The Writer’s Journey: Monomyth

Students will be introduced to writing structured creative prose. In the module, Campbell's "Monomyth" will be presented, which will be used as a benchmark for the ways a "Best Seller" can be created, as well as a literary analysis template.

2nd Year

Below are presented in detail the modules of the second year of the school of English Literature:

Questioning Literature: History and Theory

English Literature students will take a thematic approach and each week they will have the opportunity to address a central issue in literary history, criticism, or theory. The module aims to develop basic skills and knowledge, and to encourage interactive discussion based on critical excerpts and short literary texts.

Refocusing Literature: Applying Literary Theory to Texts

Students will be introduced to the main theoretical approaches of literary criticism. Each week, using a combination of primary and secondary theoretical texts, students will have the opportunity to study a different approach and apply it to one or more short literary texts, evaluating the ideas and limitations of theory.

Exploring the City and the World

Students will study the development and the various aspects of modernization (individualism, globalization, political corruption, economic revolution, women's equality) of the 18th century, and explore how the literary writing of this period participates in the exploratory impulse of the time, focusing on ways in which writers imagine the city and travel to Britain and the wider world.

Literature of the Victorian Age

Students will study the great poets and novelists of the Victorian period from 1847 to 1891. The module will explore topics such as marriage, money, social class and mobility, rural and agricultural life, city life Victorian social codes and the position of women. The aim of the module is to understand the relationship among the author, the text, the reader and the world.

Literature from the Inferno to Paradise: The Renaissance

Students will study the European transition from the Medieval to the Renaissance ways of thinking. The literary texts will be studied in relation to the political and cultural context of the Elizabethan age and 17th century England.

Romanticism

Students will explore the literature, culture and ideas associated with British Romanticism. They will examine how British literary genres and culture changed dramatically between 1789-1830, bringing the texts in comparison with the historical events and the new ideas that followed the American and French revolutions.

3rd Year

Below are presented in detail the courses of the third year of the school of English Literature:

The Art of the US Story 1948-2010

Students will explore some of the boldest and most demanding forms of recent American fiction. They will study how the authors have adapted their type of writing for their own purposes, abandoning almost every element of what we recognize as fiction. The module will explore how many of the most modern and challenging types of writing are based on techniques that existed at the beginning of the European novel.

In our times Contemporary British and Irish Novels In the Late 21st Century

Students will study the evolution of British fiction since the publication of Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children (1981). In particular, they will focus on topics that reflect the close relationship between the novel and society throughout this period, such as the issue of national identity and emerging multinational identities, and the way in which contemporary British fiction has dealt with the two world wars.

Monster, Madness, and Murder: Gothic Literature

Students of English Literature will explore modern Gothic fiction, both literary and theoretical, focusing on a range of Gothic "monsters", from vampires and werewolves to serial killers and terrorists.

"The Play’s the Thing"

Students will be introduced to a range of Shakespearean plays. The module covers all the major genres Shakespeare worked on: Comedy, Tragedy, History and Romance. Students will enhance their ability to critique how knowledge is produced through the assessment of critical concepts and methodologies in practice, as well as discussions about the composition of a topic.

English Literature Advanced Study

For their dissertation, students will produce a long piece of writing of eight thousand words and will give a presentation on their work. Students are asked to use the research skills they have acquired throughout the program and to show original insight into the topic they have chosen.

* Modules may change each year.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of DEI College consists of experienced instructors with high educational and professional qualifications. Their professional involvement in this field encourages students to develop their critical thinking, so that they can create their own new career opportunities, while at the same time they can meet the challenges of the field. The academic staff’s specialization in global issues and trends, such as, competition of demand, strategic planning, quality of services and knowledge of the subject, offers ideal help for the students’ future development.

The University of Sunderland is one of the UK's leading universities in terms of student employability. Upon successful completion of their studies in English Literature, the graduates are equipped with skills that can be used in a variety of work environments.

They are able to understand and analyze complex ideas, as well as to present their thoughts clearly and logically. This will trigger a career in areas such as public administration, education and research, journalism, publishing, text editing, social media and advertising.