Requirements for Graduate Programs in Literature
The English Department at Ball State University offers an M.A. in
English with a general or
literature concentration, and a Ph.D. in English with a concentration
in British, World, and American literature. In addition, students may
add a second major in English to another MA or cognate in literature to
another Ph.D. concentration area.
Program Requirements:
M.A. in English(General)
Designed to serve students wishing to prepare for doctoral work, satisfy
requirements for teaching licensing, or take a terminal degree, the MA
offers maximal flexibility within the varied areas of English.
| Core requirements |
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| Approved courses in English |
15-29
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| |
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| Research requirement |
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English 601
or
RES 697
or
THES 698 |
Research in English Studies (3)
Research Paper (1-3)
Thesis (1-6) |
3-6
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| Minor and Electives |
0-14
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32 hrs
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M.A. in English (Literature)
A focused degree program that includes training in research methods and
literary theory and culminates in a research project or thesis, the M.A.
in English (Literature) prepares students for doctoral work in the field.
| Core requirements |
|
English 601 Research in English Studies
(literature)
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3
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English 606 Literary Theory 1
or |
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| English 607 Literary Theory 2 |
3
|
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| 17-20 hours of approved graduate coursework in literature,
including |
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| American literature |
6 |
| British and World literature |
|
| Before 1660 |
3 |
| After 1660 |
3
|
| |
|
| Approved literature electives |
5-8 |
| |
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| Research requirement |
|
RES 697 Research Paper (1-3)
or
THES 698 Thesis (1-6) |
3-6
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| |
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| Electives |
0-3
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32 hrs
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Ph.D. in English with Concentration in Literature
The Ph.D. in English with a concentration in literature prepares mature
scholar/teachers to enter college or university teaching or to accept
professional positions in business, industry, or allied fields where the
highest levels of analytical and communications skills are required. Relevant
MA coursework may be transferred to the degree.
Degree Requirements
English 601 Research in English Studies (literature)
|
3
|
English 605 Teaching of English in Higher Education (taken once as
"Composition" and a second time as "Literature")
|
6
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English 606 Literary Theory 1
or |
|
English 607 Literary Theory 2
|
3
|
English 693 Writing in The Profession
|
3
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| DISS 799 Doctoral Dissertation |
10
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| Literature |
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| 3 hours in each of the following areas
(must include at least 3 hours of American Literature): |
|
- British Literature to 1500
- British/American Literature 1500-1700
- British/American Literature 1700-1800
- British/American Literature 1800-1900
- Literature 1900-present
|
15 |
| One course in one of the following areas: |
|
- American ethnic studies
- Gender studies
- International studies
|
3 |
| Directed electives |
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- At least 15 hours of electives in courses chosen in
consultation with advisor
|
15 |
| |
|
| Electives |
32 |
| |
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90 hrs
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Comprehensive Examinations
At or near the completion of coursework, students take written comprehensive
examinations covering the concentration and cognate. Oral examinations
follow the written exams.
Dissertation
Candidates for the Ph.D. must complete a dissertation on an original topic
under the guidance of a committee of faculty. The dissertation requires
18 hours of credit in DISS 799.
Foreign Language
Before writing their comprehensive examinations, candidates must establish
competence in one language other than English relevant to their research.
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