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. Seton Hall’s Master of Arts in English program consists of 30 credits. Degree requirements include:
Hub (12 credits)
ENGL 6010
| Introduction to Literary Research
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| 6000-level | American literature elective
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6000-level
| British literature elective
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| | and one of the following:
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ENGL 7011
| Studies in Criticism
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ENGL 6316
| Introduction to Literary Theory
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ENGL 6317
| Feminist Critical Theory
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Literature Spoke (18 credits) | | choose 3 credits from the following:
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ENGL 6411
| The Art and Craft of Writing
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ENGL 6412
| Modern Rhetoric and Writing
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ENGL 6413
| The Art of Creative Writing
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ENGL 6414
| Scientific and Technical Writing
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ENGL 6415
| Composition Theory and Practice
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ENGL 6420
| Linguistic History of English
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| | plus: | |
ENGL xxxx
| Three literature electives
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7000-level
| 7000-level Seminar
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ENGL 7010
| Master's Thesis
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Writing Spoke (18 credits)
| choose 9 credits from the following:
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ENGL 6411
| The Art and Craft of Writing | |
ENGL 6412
| Modern Rhetoric and Writing | |
ENGL 6413
| The Art of Creative Writing | |
ENGL 6414
| Scientific and Technical Writing | |
ENGL 6415
| Composition Theory and Practice | |
ENGL 6420
| Linguistic History of English | |
| | plus: | |
| ENGL xxxx | Two literature electives | |
| 7000-level | 7000-level Seminar | |
| or | Student may elect to take ENGL 7010, Master's Thesis, with departmental approval | |
In addition to the 30 credits required for the M.A. 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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