Department of English

M.A. in Literature

 

The literature track is the foundation of the graduate English curriculum. Combining period-specific seminars with foundation and practicum courses, this program of study may be used to develop strengths or explore new areas. Preparation for further study, a faculty ready to mentor, and opportunities for beginning professional success and distinction characterize this track.

I Required Foundation Courses (6 hours)

Eng. 600: Introduction to Graduate Study
Eng. 721: Seminar in Literary Criticism

II Eight Courses selected from the following (24 hours)

Eng. 701: Seminar in Medieval Literature
Eng. 703: Seminar in Renaissance Literature
Eng. 705: Seminar in Neoclassical Literature
Eng. 707: Seminar in Romantic Literature
Eng. 709: Seminar in Victorian Literature
Eng. 711: Seminar in American Literature to 1865
Eng. 713: Seminar in American Literature 1865-1914
Eng. 715: Seminar in 20th-Century English and American Literature
Eng. 717: Seminar in Irish Literature
Eng. 722: Seminar in Rhetorical Theory

(On petition, the candidate may substitute up to two Studies courses in lieu of seminar requirements.)

III Required Capstone Courses (6 hours)

Eng. 798: Master's Thesis or Three-Paper Option
Supervised Teaching Practicum (one of the following): Eng. 680, 681, 682, 683 (click for more information)

IV Additional Requirements

Comprehensive Examination
(Reading competence in a second language is strongly recommended but not required)

 

For additional information:

 

Dr. Greg Zacharias,

Director of Graduate Studies

Department of English, CA 303D

Hitchcock Communication Arts
Creighton University
Omaha, NE 68178
Phone: (402) 280-2729
Fax: (402) 280-2143

gwzach@creighton.edu

 

 

For information, contact Jackie Masker, Senior Administrative Assistant, at 402.280.2822 or jackie@creighton.edu