The State University of Maranhão (UEMA) Extended the Deadline for Applications for Its Free Master’s Degree in Language. There Are 20 Spots Available, Distributed Among General Competition, PCD, Faculty, and Affirmative Action.
Did you know that it is possible to pursue a master’s degree in literature without spending a dime? Indeed, this opportunity is within your reach right now!
The State University of Maranhão (UEMA) has just extended the application period for its prestigious graduate program stricto sensu in Literature, and you can still secure your place!
But stay alert, because the deadline is until September 30, and the spots are limited! Want to know more? We will explain everything you need to know about this master’s program and how it can transform your career.
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Limited Spots and Opportunities for Free Study
UEMA offers 20 spots, divided into different categories. Twelve of these spots are for general competition, but there are also special opportunities:
two for faculty and technical-administrative staff of the university, two for People with Disabilities (PCD), in addition to four spots reserved for the Affirmative Action Policy.
This master’s program is mainly aimed at graduates in Literature or related fields who are interested in exploring topics related to Literary Theory.
The applications, which were initially set to close earlier, have been extended until the end of September, allowing more candidates to apply and compete for these spots that could be your gateway to a new academic level.
Master’s Program Has Two Research Lines Focused on Literature
This graduate program offers two research lines that address literature in different contexts. Let’s explain further:
Literature and Subjectivity
This research line is ideal for those who wish to explore literature as a tool for analyzing and interpreting subjectivities. Research areas include themes such as:
- Literature and History,
- Literature and Psychoanalysis,
- Literature and Sociology,
- Literature and Other Arts and Media.
Additionally, the focus also involves narrativity and new narrative combinations, encompassing both poetry and dramatic forms and their interpretations in the contemporary scenario.
Literature, Memory, and Culture
The second research line proposes to investigate literature as a historical phenomenon, exploring its implications in dialogues about identity, culture, and memory. Here, projects may discuss:
- Literature and Social Formation,
- Literature and Cultural Memory,
- Children’s Literature and Orality,
- The Intersection between Historical and Literary Texts.
This line is aimed at those who want to understand how literature engages with society over time, creating new interpretations about our cultural heritage and our identity.
Classes Start in March 2025
If you are interested in this opportunity, get ready: classes are scheduled to start in March 2025, with a full-time course load.
Activities will take place from Monday to Saturday, in the morning and afternoon shifts, at UEMA’s campus in São Luís, in the building of the Language Course.
How to Apply?
The application process is quite simple: you can find all the information and the application form directly on the university’s website, at the links: https://sis.sig.uema.br/sigaa/public/home.jsf and https://www.mestradoletras.uema.br.
Moreover, if you have any questions, the course coordination team can be contacted via email: mestradoletrasuema@gmail.com. Be sure to check the new complete schedule to understand all the details of the application and selection process.
This is your chance to obtain a master’s degree without paying a cent and study at one of the most renowned universities in Maranhão.
With such a rich and varied area of concentration focused on Literary Theory, you will be able to expand your horizons and advance in your academic career. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
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