Subject Tasters on Demand

Discover the dynamic global and multimedia approach which Comparative Literature offers. In this interactive online session, we'll explore what Comparative Literature is and look together at notable works which have moved across time, space and media.

Around the World and Across Media: Comparative Literature Subject Taster

What are the tools that we use to understand literature? If we think that literary texts have meaning, how do we find out what this meaning is?  In this session we will explore what the term ‘theory’ might mean—is it something we ‘do’? Is it simply a mode of thinking? We will also explore why it is crucial to our lives as literary scholars, both inside and outside the classroom, because it makes us pay attention to the significance of race, class, and gender, and to ideas about ourselves and others (both conscious and unconscious) that we can find embedded in works of literature.

Introducing Literary Theory with Dr Molly Macdonald

In this session, we will use the Statue of Liberty to explore history, politics, poetry and fiction, inviting students to explore how interdisciplinary working can help us develop our critical and compassionate understanding of the world around us. Learn about the value of a Humanities degree to help you connect across cultures, analyse diverse sources, and create new opportunities in the world around you.

Culture, Freedom and the Search for Liberty

What does it mean to know a language? Did you learn everything you know about your language in school? Is knowing English different from knowing Spanish? In this session we will look at some of the surprising answers linguists have given to these and related questions, and learn about the nature of language and what it says about us as humans.

What you don't know you know about language

This taster session consists of two parts: 
First, we will explore the concept of inclusive language/writing- what does it exactly mean? What gender-inclusive terms are commonly used in English? How can these be translated into non-neutral languages such as for instance French, German and Spanish? What are the grammatical and sentence structure implications? We will also discuss the challenges and limitations of its usage. 

Then, we will give an overview of the Year Abroad, which is an integrated, compulsory part of all Modern Languages degree programmes. We will mention the types of placements we offer, the countries you can go to in your third year as well the benefits of doing a YA in terms of language learning, intercultural experience and personal growth.

Language and politics: the case of inclusive writing & experiencing a year abroad

This Theatre and Film session will highlight London’s role as a global centre of performance and screen culture, providing insight into how our degrees combine rigorous academic study with creative practice. You’ll hear from tutors, engage with current students, and learn how London’s unique cultural landscape can shape your studies.

Creative Capital: Discover Theatre & Performance and Film at QMUL