Course Catalogue
See below for a summary of the course catalogue.
For further information, please consult the official page.
The MA in English and Anglo-American Studies offers an advanced and research-oriented curriculum designed to deepen students' knowledge of English language, linguistics and Anglophone literatures and cultures. The programme combines core modules, specialised options, interdisciplinary electives, other training activities and a substantial final dissertation.
1. First Year
The first year provides a strong theoretical and methodological foundation through four core modules:
- Critical Methodologies (6 CFU);
- English Language I (12 CFU)*;
- Linguistics (6 CFU);
- Italian and English Renaissance Culture (6 CFU).
* English Language I and II both include a Lettorato component. For further information on this, please see the relevant section.
First-year students also specialise in English or Anglo-American literary and cultural studies by selecting one core module from the following group:
- English Literature I-M (6 CFU) or Anglo-American Literature I-M (6 CFU).
ELECTIVE MODULES
First-year students are required to select one elective module from each of the following groups:- Cross Atlantic: 20th-Century English and American Literature B (6 CFU) or History of the English Language (6 CFU) or Second Language Acquisition (6 CFU) or English Translation (6 CFU).
- Russian Studies (6 CFU) or German Literature and Critical Thought (6 CFU) or History of the English Language (6 CFU) or English Literature I-M (6 CFU)** or Anglo-American Literature I-M (6 CFU)**.
- Digital Humanities (6 CFU) or Archetypes in Literatures (6 CFU) or Moral Theories I A (6 CFU) or Contemporary Ethics (6 CFU) or Media Aesthetics (6 CFU) or Cognitive Semiotics (6 CFU).
** Anglo-American Literature I-M can only be selected as elective if it has not already been selected as a core module.
2. Second Year
The second year deepens the knowledge of English language and linguistics through an advanced core module:
- English Language II (12 CFU).
ELECTIVE MODULES
Second-year students are required to select one 12 CFU elective module or two 6 CFU elective modules from the following group:
- English Literature II-M (12 CFU)***;
- Anglo-American Literature II-M (12 CFU)***;
- Second Language Acquisition II (6 CFU)***;
- Anglo-American Literature III-M (6 CFU);
- Literature and Opera (6 CFU).
*** Anglo-American Literature II-M can only be selected if Anglo-American Literature I-M has also been selected as a first-year core module.
*** Second Language Acquisition II can only be selected if Second Language Acquisition has also been selected as a first-year elective module.
Second-year students are also required to select one 12 CFU elective module or two 6 CFU elective modules from any course at Sapienza. In other words, these modules can be selected from those offered for the MA in English and Anglo-American Studies and any other bachelor's or master's degree programme.
OTHER TRAINING ACTIVITIES
As part of their study plan, students are required to complete one or more Other Training Activities - OTA (6 CFU), which may consist of internships, workshops or other formative experiences.
Students can begin completing OTA in the first year, but their completion can only be registered in the second year.
For further information, please see the relevant section.
FINAL DISSERTATION
The course culminates in a substantial Final Dissertation (24 CFU), in which students conduct independent research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The dissertation represents the completion of the academic path and demonstrates advanced research, analytical and writing skills.
For further information, please see the relevant section.
FAQ
1. How do I select my modules?
You will formally select your modules when you complete your study plan (percorso formativo) on the InfoStud system.
During this procedure, you will select your optional and elective modules from the available groups for both the first and second years and then submit the study plan for approval.
Your study plan becomes official only after it has been submitted and approved.
For detailed, step-by-step instructions, please consult the official guide:
2. When do I select my modules?
You can complete and submit your study plan on the InfoStud system once per academic year, during a dedicated time window.
The window is usually quite broad. For example, in the 2025–2026 academic year, students could submit their study plan from 13th October 2025 to 30th April 2026. This means that, if you are unsure about which modules to choose in your first year, you may attend classes before finalising your decision.
For further information, please consult the following webpage: