Does anyone know how this should be written in full? Or is it usually just referred to as the shortened version? Thanks
2007-04-03 23:52:45 · 5 answers · asked by Les 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Also, why two Ts if it's "literature"?!!
2007-04-04 00:05:30 · update #1
The degree awarded is:
D. Lit. (or .Litt.):Doctor Litterarum or littereaturae; Doctor of Letters or Literature.
Hon. is short for honoris causa which means (a degree awarded to) honor a person, for his contribution to a particular subject..
Thus D.Litt. or D. Lit. is a degree conferred to honor someone for his contribution to writing, literature, music, arts, etc.. It is not a degree awarded by undergoing a regular course of study for a doctorate degree conducted by a University.
2007-04-04 01:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stands for Honourary Doctorate in Literature and is usually referred to by its shortened version. This is an honourary degree often awarded to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of literature either through research work or publication of a piece of literature, e.g. a Pulitzer prize winner might be awarded this degree, although it is most often give as a kind of "lifetime achievement" award for outstanding writers.
2007-04-04 00:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by Scot-Rob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honorary Doctorate in Literature. Shortened version should be fine
2007-04-03 23:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanne Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D.litt Degree
2016-12-10 13:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
means : Honours degree in literature
2007-04-04 00:26:41 · answer #5 · answered by ratna3255 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋