Master of Arts in English
Explore traditional and innovative areas of literary criticism with the Master of Arts in English in the College of Liberal Arts at 51¶¯Âþ. Hone the skills needed to conduct thorough research, formulate nuanced arguments, and approach writing with a creative and critical eye. Lay the groundwork for doctoral study in English, or become a more competitive candidate for professional work in editing, publishing, journalism, teaching or any field that values writing and critical thinking.
In the English MA program, you will focus on a foundational area of literary scholarship—such as British and American literature, modernism, or contemporary literature—or choose one of several areas of intensive study. Areas of study include
- critical theory,
- cultural theory,
- film theory,
- interdisciplinary methods,
- minority literature and
- women’s studies.
Advanced seminars are also offered in the following specialized areas.
- Critical and cultural theories
- Ethnic and African American literature
- Gender and sexuality
- Literature and visual studies
- Poetry and poetics
- Postcolonial and global literatures
- Theory of genres
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