English (Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The Master of Arts in English; 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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Thesis Courses (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 695 | M.A. Thesis Preparation. | 3 |
M.A. Thesis Preparation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent thesis preparation. This involves background reading and the preparation of a working bibliography for the thesis, and the preparation of a formal thesis proposal. | ||
| ENGL 698 | M.A. Thesis 2. | 21 |
M.A. Thesis 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written MA thesis. | ||
Required Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 694 | Graduate Research Seminar. | 6 |
Graduate Research Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to research methods. | ||
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits of Departmental seminar courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level.