The mission of the Master of Arts program in the Department of English Language and Literature is to prepare postgraduate students for advanced research in English linguistics and literature and complement their knowledge of contemporary linguistic and literary issues by providing them with the educational resources that further develop their critical thinking and research skills. The program will support research of issues related to the English language, literature and culture in the world today and enable graduates to have successful careers in education, editing, publishing, writing, or English communication-related professions.