English (Non-Thesis) (M.A.) (48 credits)
Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 48
Program Description
The Master of Arts in English; Non-Thesis is an academic program in literary and cultural studies. The program focuses on the interpretation of texts in English from the medieval period to the contemporary moment, and in critical theory and diverse methodologies in literary, cultural, theatre, and performance studies. The program may be completed in three or four semesters (2 years).
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Research Project (18 credits)
Course | Title | Credits |
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ENGL 681 | M.A. Research Paper Preparation 1. | 3 |
M.A. Research Paper Preparation 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's research paper. | ||
ENGL 682 | M.A. Research Paper Preparation 2. | 3 |
M.A. Research Paper Preparation 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's research paper. | ||
ENGL 683 | M.A. Research Paper Preparation 3. | 3 |
M.A. Research Paper Preparation 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparatory work towards the Master's research paper. | ||
ENGL 684 | M.A. Research Paper. | 9 |
M.A. Research Paper. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The writing of the research paper. |
Required Courses (9 credits)
Course | Title | Credits |
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ENGL 693 | Research Methods. | 3 |
Research Methods. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Bibliography for the research paper proposal. | ||
ENGL 694 | Graduate Research Seminar. | 6 |
Graduate Research Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to research methods. |
Complementary Courses (21 credits)
21 credits of Departmental seminar courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level.