English literature

The Bachelor’s Program in English Literature at National Taiwan University offers students a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of English literary traditions, from the medieval period to contemporary works. The program is designed to cultivate students' critical thinking, analytical skills, and appreciation for diverse literary voices and cultural perspectives. Through a carefully curated curriculum, students engage with classic and modern texts, exploring themes such as identity, society, and human experience across different historical contexts.

Throughout the course of study, students will analyze renowned authors including William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, and more recent writers from the 20th and 21st centuries. The program emphasizes the development of close reading skills, textual analysis, and the ability to interpret literature within its historical and cultural background. In addition to literary analysis, students will also learn methods in history, linguistics, and literary theory, enriching their understanding and fostering interdisciplinary approaches.

The curriculum includes a mix of core courses, electives, and seminars, allowing students to tailor their academic journey according to their interests, whether in literary history, theory, or specific genres like poetry, drama, or fiction. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects, literary forums, and academic conferences to deepen their engagement with the field.

The program also focuses on developing practical skills such as academic writing, presentation, and research methodology, preparing graduates for careers in education, publishing, media, and cultural analysis. Moreover, students will have opportunities to participate in exchange programs and internships to gain international experience and enhance their cultural competencies.

Faculty members are distinguished scholars with expertise in various areas of English literature, committed to mentoring students and fostering an academic environment conducive to intellectual growth. The program supports a vibrant campus life with literary clubs, reading groups, and events that promote a lively community of literature enthusiasts.

Graduates from the English Literature program at NTU will be well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary to pursue advanced studies or careers in fields related to language, literature, education, media, and beyond. The program aims to cultivate culturally sensitive, critically minded individuals capable of making meaningful contributions to society through a deep understanding of the literary arts.

Group 1, synchronic literary theory and methodology

• Fashion Theory:from Postmodern to Postcolonial
• Asian American Critical Discourses
• Topics in Contemporary Literary Theory
• Speech and Writing
• Medieval Literature: Texts and Debates
• Literary Theory
• Theory and Translation
• Postcolonial Studies: Reading After Empire
• Space and English and American Women's Novels
• Visual Culture and Textual Politics in Late Medieval England
• English Literature and Adaptation Studie
• Globalization and Transnationalism
• Topics in Shakespeare: Intercultural Approaches
• Comparative Postcolonial Theory
• History, Memory, and Southern Novels
• The Aesthetics and Politics of Ruins: from the Late 17th Century to Romanticism
• Symbiosis of Our Mind and Environment
• Identity and Memory in Taiwanese American Novels
• Narrative: Theory and Analysis
• Thomas Mann and His Works
• Reading Screenplays

Group 2, diachronic historical periods and individual authors

• Greek Lyrics
• Seminar on Emily Dickinson
• Twentieth-century Women S Fiction
• Pre-raphaelite Poetry and Art
• Medieval Literature: Texts and Debates
• Lord Byron and His Contemporaries
• American Modern Poetry and the City
• The Gothic Revival: Literature and Architecture
• Shakespeare and Reformation Culture
• Natural History and Literature in the Nineteenth-century Britain
• Serious Fiction: Kafka, Beckett, Coetzee
• War in Contemporary Irish Drama
• Seminar on Utopia
• Late Nineteenth Century American Fiction
• Victorian Literature and Art: Nostalgia, Women, Material Culture
• The Aesthetics and Politics of Ruins: from the Late 17th Century to Romanticism
• King Lear in the Chinese Diaspora
• Sound Narrative in Marguerite Duras
• Renaissance Bible and Renaissance Text
• Reading Screenplays
• German Drama 

Group 3, synchronic genre, theme, inter-genre, and cultural studies

• Representation and Afro-american Women's Novels
• Ecological Poetics : Special Topics
• Asian American Critical Discourses
• New Materialisms and Novel Studies
• Victorian Novel and Medicine
• Theory and Translation
• American Modern Poetry and the City
• Shakespeare and Reformation Culture
• Postcolonial Studies: Reading After Empire
• The Aesthetics of Evil
• Comparative Caribbean Studies: Historical, Postcolonial, Theoretical Inquiries
• English Literature and Adaptation Studies
• War in Contemporary Irish Drama
• East-West Encounter: Narrative and Material
• Seminar on Utopia
• British Novel and Capitalism
• Topics in Shakespeare: Intercultural Approaches
• Theatre, Nationhood, and Globalization in Ireland
• Russian Orientalisms and Discourses of Chechnya
• History, Memory, and Southern Novels
• Asian American Critical Discourses
• Jazz Age and Racial Politics in American Novels
• The Eighteenth-Century Black Atlantic: Slaves, Sailors and Merchants
• Japanese ‘Otaku culture’ and Globalisation
• Sound Narrative in Marguerite Duras
• Identity and Memory in Taiwanese American Novels
• Selected Readings on Spanish Literature
• Selected Readings on French Literature
• Selected Reading on German Literature
• Reading Screenplays
• German Drama

• Online application
• English proficiency and Chinese certificate/proof required.Chinese proficiency certificate at CEFR B1 (Threshold) or above(please refer to Chinese Proficiency Test Comparison Chart).  English proficiency certificate at CEFR B2 (Vantage) or above(please refer to English Proficiency Test Comparison Chart)
• Highest degree's graduation certificate 
• Highest degree's full transcript of records (including explanation of grading system) 
• Receipt of the application fee payment
• Declaration and Authorization Form
• Financial statement 
• Passport (if applicable)
• Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) (if applicable)
• Photograph 
• Recommendation letter x 2
• A video file 
• A sample of English academic writing
• Statement of purpose (in English) 
• Academic ranking or percentage
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• Scholarship for Outstanding International Master's Students

Applicable Degree: Master

Awarding Duration: 2 years

Coverage and Amount: TWD 250,000 /year

Description: NTU has introduced this Scholarship since 2015 to facilitate academic research and exchanges with the international community by attracting international Master students of academic excellence. New Master students who are admitted from academic year of 2015/2016 onwards are eligible to apply.

• Financial Assistance Grant for International Students

  Applicable Degree and duration: Bachelor 4 years, Master 2 year, Ph.D 3 years

  Coverage and Amount: Tuition waiver + stipend of TWD 6,000/month

  Description: By combining the three old scholarship schemes (International Students Scholarship, International Graduate Students Scholarship and International Graduate Students Support Fund) together, NTU has introduced this Grant since 2015 to attract international students of, and encourage, academic excellence. New international students who are admitted from academic year of 2015/2016 onwards for the first semester (September) entry are eligible to apply.

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  Applicable Degree and awarding duration: Bachelor 4 years, Master 2 years, Ph.D 4 years

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  Nationality limitation: American applying to Agricultural Economics Master's Program

  Applicable Degree: Master

  Awarding Duration: 2 years

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The English literature program at National Taiwan University offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop students' critical reading, analytical skills, and appreciation for diverse literary traditions. The program focuses on the study of English-language literature from various periods, including medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, modern, and contemporary eras. Students engage with a wide range of genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and essays, facilitating a deep understanding of literary forms and techniques.

The curriculum emphasizes both literary history and literary theory, enabling students to interpret texts within their cultural and historical contexts. Courses cover major literary movements and writers, fostering an appreciation for the evolution of English literature and its influence on global culture. The program also encourages interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from philosophy, history, and cultural studies to enrich the analysis of literary works.

Students are expected to develop strong language skills, including advanced reading comprehension, critical writing, and oral presentation abilities. The program aims to prepare graduates for various career paths such as education, literary criticism, publishing, and international communication. Practical components, such as seminars, workshops, and internships, offer experiential learning opportunities, enhancing employability and professional development.

The faculty comprises scholars with expertise in various fields within English literature, providing mentorship and guidance tailored to students' academic interests. The program also promotes international exchange and collaboration, offering opportunities to study abroad and participate in global literary conferences.

Graduates from the English literature program at National Taiwan University are equipped with a broad cultural perspective and analytical acumen, making them well-suited for careers in academia, media, arts, and diplomatic services. The program maintains high academic standards and continually updates its curriculum to reflect current trends and scholarly debates in literary studies, ensuring students receive a rigorous and relevant education in English literature.