671 American Realistic Literature
Principles of American literary realism as exhibited in the major works of Howells, James, Twain, Crane,
Chopin, Gilman, Norris, Wharton, Dreiser, and others. Combination varies.
672 20th Century American Writers
Intensive study of major American writers from 1900 to 1950.
674 Native American Literature
The development of literature by and about Native Americans is traced from 1850 to the present. Focus on
Native American identity and contributions to the American culture.
676 Topics in American Literature
Intensive study of a special theme, form, period, or group of writers central to the formation and
development of American literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
680 Medieval Literature
British poetry and prose from the beginning of the Middle Ages to 1500, including Chaucer.
682 Renaissance Literature
Study of British writers of the 16th and 17th centuries.
683 Topics in British Literature
Intensive study of a special theme, form, period, or group of writers central to the formation of British
literature. May be repeated fro credit with change of topic.
685 18th Century Literature
Study of major writers: Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson, with occasional excursions into the fictional
territory of Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, and Smollett.
686 Romantic Literature
Study of major British writers from the French Revolution to the coronation of Queen Victoria.
760 Graduate Scholarship
Introduction to scholarship in English studies and to the nature and state of the discipline.
762 Critical Theory
Study of contemporary literary theory and criticism.
770 Studies in American Literature
Intensive Study of a special period, theme, technique, or group of writers central to the formation,
development, or flowering of American literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic. Prereq:
Graduate Standing.
780 Studies in British Literature
Intensive study of a special period, theme, technique, or group of writers central to the formation,
development, or flowering of British literature. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.
GRADUATE MAJOR IN ENGLISH
Literature Option
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Core Courses in English MA (6 credits) |
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Engl 760 Graduate Scholarship |
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Engl 762 Critical Theory |
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Literature Core (12 credits; 6 in British AND 6 in American Lit.) As part of their 12 credits in literature, students must also complete at least 3 credits in pre-1900 (American) OR Pre-1660 (British) and at least 3 credits in post-1900 (American) OR Post-1660 (British), although more courses in each category may be taken if desired. 3 credits in multicultural or postcolonial literature are recommended. Students should check off the courses in the core and electives that fulfill these requirements (minimum of one check mark for each column). |
Pre-1900 (American) OR Pre-1660 (British) (?) |
Post-1900 (American) OR Post-1660 (British) (?) |
Multicultural or Postcolonial
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American Literature Engl ____ |
3 |
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American Literature Engl ____ |
3 |
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British Literature Engl ____ |
3 |
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British Literature Engl ____ |
3 |
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Electives (9 credits) |
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Open English Elective (Literature Recommended) Engl ____ |
3 |
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Open Elective |
3 |
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Composition/Linguistics Elective (Engl 652, 653, 654, 753, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, or 764) |
3 |
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Thesis or Paper (3 credits) |
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Master's Paper or Thesis (Engl 797 or 798) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
30 |
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Effective January 2006