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English Masters
The Master of Arts in English offers students an advanced program of study with specialization in literatures in English. The program stresses contemporary literary theories as well as sound practices in research and writing. While many students are part time, the degree may be completed in two years. For additional flexibility, credit is awarded for supervised independent study, research conducted with a faculty member, and independent research culminating in a master's thesis. The exam required for admission is the GRE general exam. To earn a Masters degree, each student is required to take 30 semester hours.
For more information, please contact Michele Tarter, Coordinator of Graduate Study in English.
Required Courses
- ENGL 505 - Contemporary Literary Theory and Methods
- ENGL 550 - Seminar in Poetry
24 Elective Hours
The student must complete 24 credit hours. Of these, at least 18 must be 500- or 600-level English Department courses. Recent elective courses have included Shakespeare, The Modern British Novel, Gay and Lesbian Young Adult Literature, and Seminar in Drama.
2008-2009 COURSES
Comprehensive Examination
The examination includes a poetry question, a thematic question, and a question on a specific text.
Texts for upcoming exams include:
- Fall 2008: Oscar Wilde, Salome
- Spring 2009: Willa Cather, My Antonia
- Summer 2009: Mariama Ba, So Long a Letter
Past Examinations
- Fall 2005
- Spring 2006
- Summer 2006
- Fall 2006
- Spring 2007
- Summer 2007
- Fall 2007
- Spring 2008
- Summer 2008
