Course requirements
We offer full tracks in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and literary translation.
Requirements:
4. Jewish studies courses: Bar-Ilan University requires all Jewish MA students to take two courses from the Basic Jewish Studies listing, outside the Department of English Literature and Linguistics:. Courses in Basic Jewish Studies can be found at www.biu.ac.il/yesod/ (though this site offers information only in Hebrew). Each year, two courses are offered in English and hundreds in Hebrew, though you needn't know how to write in Hebrew. Most of the tests are multiple choice and some of the instructors may allow you to be tested in English. Non-Jews may substitute the Jewish Studies courses with two general courses from any department.
NOTE: The English Literature requirements defined above are valid for those students who do not have to take prerequisites. Students with little background in English literature will be asked to take between one and four additional courses in English literature.
In order to complete the MA within two years, you will need to write a thesis proposal for your creative work at the end of the first year and submit and defend the thesis by the end of the second year. You will not be allowed to submit and defend your thesis until ALL your coursework is completed.The thesis proposal will be introduced to you in a zoom workshop.
For course descriptions of seminars given by the English Literature division of the Department, go to: http://english.biu.ac.il/page/404
All administrative questions should be directed to Ms. Racheli Gilboa who coordinates all graduate studies. Academic questions may be directed to Dr. Blumberg or the coordinator of your genre, Professors Fallenberg and Sulak.