Masters in English Curriculum
All students pursuing the Master of Arts in English will complete a 12-credit "Hub" of core requirements. Students can then choose to pursue one of two "Spokes," depending upon their interests and goals. The Literature Spoke is intended for students who plan to go on to a doctoral program or whose primary interest is in continuing literary study. The Writing Spoke is designed for students who plan to teach English at the secondary level, are already teaching, or plan to pursue a career involving advanced writing skills. The Creative Writing Spoke is designed for students who are interested in becoming writers, teaching creative writing, or hoping to pursue an MFA or a PhD in creative writing.
Hub (12 credits)
ENGL 6010
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Introduction to Literary Research
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| 6000-level |
American literature elective
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6000-level
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British literature elective
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ENGL 7011
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Studies in Criticism
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Literature Spoke (18 credits)
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choose one from the following:
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ENGL 6411
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The Art and Craft of Writing
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ENGL 6412
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Modern Rhetoric and Writing
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ENGL 6413
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The Art of Creative Writing
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ENGL 6414
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Scientific and Technical Writing
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ENGL 6415
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Composition Theory and Practice
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ENGL 6420
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Linguistic History of English
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| ENGL 6421 |
Non-Fiction Workshop |
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plus: |
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Three literature electives |
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7000-level
Seminar |
7000-level Seminar
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ENGL 7010
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Master's Thesis
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Writing Spoke (18 credits)
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choose three from the following:
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ENGL 6411
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Poetry Workshop |
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ENGL 6412
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Modern Rhetoric and Writing |
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ENGL 6413
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Fiction Workshop |
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ENGL 6414
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Scientific and Technical Writing |
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ENGL 6415
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Composition Theory and Practice |
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ENGL 6420
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Linguistic History of English |
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| ENGL 6421 |
Non-Fiction Workshop |
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plus: |
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Two literature electives |
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| 7000-level |
7000-level Seminar |
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Students may elect to take ENGL 7010, Master's Thesis, with departmental approval |
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Creative Writing Spoke (18 credits)
| ENGL 7410 |
Advanced Creative Workshop |
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Choose two from the following: |
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| ENGL 6411 |
Poetry Workshop |
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| ENGL 6413 |
Fiction Workshop |
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| ENGL 6421 |
Non-Fiction Workshop |
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plus: |
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Three literature electives |
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One literature elective at the 7000-level |
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Two literature electives at the 6000-level or 7000-level |
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In addition to the 30 credits required for the MA in English Degree, all students holding Teaching Assistantships must enroll in ENGL 6513 Composition for Teachers in the first semester of their appointment.
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