Degree programme objectives
The program Romance Literature focuses primarily Francophone, Hispanphone, Lusophone, Italian and Catalan Literatures. In addition the program offers the specialization in Intermedia and Intercultural Communication that opens the way to translation, interartistic and comparative studies.The aim of this doctoral degree study programme is to prepare competent and highly qualified scholars in literary theory and in literary history and in at least two Romance literatures. Graduates acquire appropriate methodologies of scientific work and demonstrate the effectiveness of their acquired skills in the field of their research specialization.
Study plans
Admission ProceduresAdmission to Doctoral degree programmes in 2025/2026 (beginning: Autumn 2025)Submission deadline until midnight 30/4/2025
- Information on entrance examinations designed for this degree programme
Deadline for applications: January 1 - May 30
Deadline for delivery of documents for the admission procedure: May 15
Documents for the admission procedure:
- signed CV;
- list of publications;
- dissertation project + a list of literature on the topic.
All documents are to be inserted to the e-application ("Documents section"), deadline May 15. Applicants are requested to include their full name and application number in all attached documents.
The entrance exam will be an interview on the dissertation project.
Notice that proof of completion of the master's study (officially certified copy of the diploma, in the case of education, obtained abroad also the so-called nostrification) shall be submitted by the accepted applicants when enrolling in the study. It is not required to prove the completion of a master's degree at the interview.
- Evaluation criteria valid for the applicants applying for a place on this degree programme
The applicants can obtain a maximum of 100 points. The minimum number of points for passing the exam is . The applicants are assessed in the following areas:
- dissertation project (max. 50 points);
- expert knowledge (max. 25 points);
- motivation (max. 25 points).
Studies
- ObjectivesThe program Romance Literature focuses primarily Francophone, Hispanphone, Lusophone, Italian and Catalan Literatures. In addition the program offers the specialization in Intermedia and Intercultural Communication that opens the way to translation, interartistic and comparative studies.
The aim of this doctoral degree study programme is to prepare competent and highly qualified scholars in literary theory and in literary history and in at least two Romance literatures. Graduates acquire appropriate methodologies of scientific work and demonstrate the effectiveness of their acquired skills in the field of their research specialization.
- Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- deal scientifically with literary and cultural issues
- methodologically develop the research field
- succeed in research and academic institutions, and wherever it is necessary to use theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills at any public, private, Czech or foreign institution
- Occupational Profiles of GraduatesGraduates are prepared to enter research activities and occupations requiring highly specialized ability in criticism and literary reflection, especially in universities and research institutes at the international level.
- Practical TrainingPractice is not a direct part of the curriculum, but can be a welcome addition to study. This concerns in particular practices in publishers, libraries, translation centers, public and private institutions, public and private companies.
- Goals of ThesesThe standard range of doctoral work is 180,000 characters. Preparation, writing and editing of the thesis are consulted continuously with the tutor. PhD students are advised to register the course in the at the end of their study programme. In the PhD thesis, the PhD student certifies the ability of critical thinking in methodological and analytical work and an independent solution in tracing the given issue.
Basic information
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