Master of Arts in English
Program Website: English
Field(s) of Specialization
- Text / Community / Discourse
Faculty and Administration
For a listing of program faculty and administrative contacts, please visit the program directory.
Program Description
The MA in English has a Field of “Text/Community/Discourse.” As mutually informing concepts, “text,” “community” and “discourse” suggest the power of texts to reflect and to shape both communities of origin and communities of reception. The program also focuses critical attention on the kinds of negotiation - both material and theoretical - attending the production, performance, and reception of texts. Literary and textual problems acquire richer significance when viewed in relation to the ways in which texts, both literary and non-literary, are produced and used in the often conflicting discourses that constitute the culture of a community.
The program offers both a Thesis option and a Major Research Paper option. The Major Research Paper option should be completed in 3 terms (1 year), while the Thesis option will normally be completed in 6 terms (2 years).
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of four-year Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in English Literature, with a minimum average of B+. Applications with a co-major in English and a related discipline will be considered, although such students may be required to take additional qualifying undergraduate courses.
Applicants required to demonstrate English language proficiency must meet the standard minimum requirements established for graduate-level study.
Exceptions for students with unique circumstances will be considered.
The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of candidates.
Individuals interested in part-time study should consult with the Graduate Program Director.
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