Literary Theory
The doctoral program offered by the Program in Literary Theory in the University of Lisbon since 1994 is, to a great extent, a program in the humanities. A large percentage of its students have previously graduated from the M.A. program in Literary Theory. Other students come from other schools and programs, both at home and abroad. An important part of its students has a previous background in non-humanistic areas. In the doctoral program there is not one required type of dissertation. The understanding of literature as an art form raises issues such as the relationship between literature and language, between literature and interpretation, literature and the other arts, literature and cognition, literature and politics, literature and moral knowledge, and literature and the philosophy of action. These issues are approached in accordance with the UL Regulation on Postgraduate Studies (chapter 5, 35).
State-of-the-art knowledge at the forefront of an area of study or work and in the interconnection between areas; more advanced and specialized skills and techniques, necessary for solving critical problems in the area of research and/or innovation for the expansion and redefinition of existing knowledge or professional practices.
Access and ingress
Applications are evaluated regardless of undergraduate major. Reading knowledge of at least three foreign languages (including English) is required. Admission offers are extended upon examination of dissertation prospectus, curriculum, and personal interview.
