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The literature emphasis aims to develop advanced skills
in critical reading, writing, and research. Small-group seminars
(no more than 18 students to a class) help to deepen understanding
of British and American literature and language and are organized
around major figures, trends, genres, or approaches to literary
texts. Department-sponsored colloquia held throughout the year introduce
new theories of critical interpretation. Ample elective units make
filling gaps in literary knowledge possible through advanced undergraduate
coursework.
The student must complete a minimum of 32 units of
upper division and graduate work with a grade point average of 3.0
(B) or above. At least half of these units must be in graduate level
(500 and 600 series) courses. Transfer of up to nine semester units
is allowed in special cases.
Core Courses: (Students should
consult current catalog for specific course prerequisites.)
English 600 - Fundamentals of Research
English 690 - Master's Project
Literature Students must complete:
English 536 - Seminar in American Literature
English 546 - Seminar in British Literature
English 562 - Advanced Studies in Shakespeare
English 685 - English Colloquium
(Each of the preceding courses may be repeated)
Twelve additional units of upper-division or graduate
English courses, at least four units of which must be in literature.
The remaining units may include courses from the MATW
emphasis. Reading knowledge of a language other than English,
certified either by examination (administered
by the Dept. of World Languages & Cultures) or by coursework. |
