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The Master of Arts in English allows students to develop their critical thinking, textual analysis, writing, and teaching abilities in preparation for further graduate study and for work in diverse professional fields. Offering three concentrations (literature, pedagogy, and writing) and a certificate (TESOL), our flexible program enables students to take a wide variety of courses as they explore the different fields of English. English M.A students work with cutting-edge scholars and writers--and a small cohort of bright and talented peers--in intimate seminars and workshops. Our faculty have expertise in American, British, and world literature (from the early modern period to the present); in all genres of creative writing; and in a wide variety of specialized fields, including:
Recent Courses:
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Opportunities for M.A. students include:
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Program Requirements:
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Current and Upcoming Courses |
FALL 2020 |
EN 500: Fiction Workshop |
EN 501: Poetry Workshop |
EN 505: Genres of Writing (Nature Writing) |
EN 509: Teaching Colloquium |
EN 514: Seminar: English Language |
EN 530: Major Authors (Virginia Woolf) |
EN 595: Special Topics (Queer Theory & Literature) |
WINTER 2021 |
EN 504: Principles of Critical Investigation [WEB] |
EN 512: Teaching Literature [WEB] |
EN 517: TESOL Methods and Materials |
EN 570: Seminar in American Literature (Literature and Spectacle) |
EN 600: Fiction Workshop [WEB]* |
EN 602: Creative Nonfiction Workshop [WEB]* |
*Prerequisite or instructor permission required. |
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Department information and admission requirements Degree requirements and course descriptions Thesis submission deadlines and information If you have additional questions, contact M.A. Program Director, Lesley Larkin, at llarkin@nmu.edu. |