Research at the School of Humanities
The School of Humanities is a dynamic research community offering internationally recognised degrees in culture, media, communications, language, literature, and the creative arts. Our esteemed faculty members bring a wealth of cultural and research expertise, fostering an enriching environment that promotes rigorous scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The School of Humanities has two (2) core research clusters:
- English studies (Literature, Linguistics and Creative Writing)
Including but not limited to:
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- Postcolonial literature: theory and criticism
- Malaysian Literature in English
- Multimedia poetry
- Comparative literature
- Domestic noir
- Language, gender and sexuality
- Discourse analysis
- Corpus linguistics
- Culture, Media and Communication (Theories, Policy and Practice)
Including but not limited to:
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- Non-fiction film
- Indonesian cinema
- Transnational Approaches to Asian Studies
- Participatory governance
- Participatory media (including social media and mobile media)
- New Communication Technologies
- Interculturality
- Youth identities
- Performing Arts
We welcome research proposals and collaboration inquiries in these and adjacent areas. Join us to explore new ideas and shape your future in the humanities.