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Teaching of Writing and Literature Concentration in the Masters of Arts in English
The MA in English concentration in the teaching of writing and literature is an innovative degree that combines course work in literature and composition with seminars in pedagogical methods. It serves well as a gateway to primary or secondary education, community college teaching, or further graduate work in such fields as composition and rhetoric.
Concentration Requirements (Catalog Year 2009-2010)
Students receiving this concentration must complete 30 graduate credits distributed as follows.
- One required course (3 credits): ENGL 701 (usually in the first semester of study)
- Two courses (6 credits) in writing
- Two courses (6 credits) of literature
- One course (3 credits) in linguistics, usually LING 522
- Two courses (6 credits) in the teaching of writing and in the teaching of literature, usually ENGL 615 and ENGL 610
- One course (3 credits) in composition theory: either ENGL 697 or an appropriate section of ENGL 611
- One elective course (3 credits) in literature or writing
- Thesis option: A thesis may be arranged through the advisor and director of graduate studies in English; this option requires 6 credits and expands the degree program from 30 to 33 credits.
- Foreign language proficiency as described in the degree requirements
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.