Master of Arts in English
The Master of Arts degree in English provides advanced study in literary texts, periods, and backgrounds, and in literary and composition theory. It offers theoretical and practical instruction in the teaching of composition and of English as a second language. Its aim is to provide a solid foundation upon which the student can build in areas of special interest. It is intended as both preparation for further graduate training and as a terminal degree.
Curriculum Highlights
- Structure of Modern English
- History of the English Language
- Literary Research
- Writing Theory
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Master of Arts in English Personal Opportunity Profile
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Key Courses
Literary Research provides an introduction to the tools and techniques of literary scholarship, including a survey of specialized fields of literary scholarship and experience using and compiling bibliographies.
Literary Theory: The Tradition In this course you will study major texts of literary theory from Plato to Eliot.
Sixteenth Century Literature—English literature from 1485 to 1603 inclusive of Shakespeare
Eighteenth Century Literature—British literature from 1688 to 1789
American Romantic Literature—American literature from 1820 to 1865
The Later Renaissance—Studies in English literature from 1603 to 1688
Victorianism—Studies in British literature from 1832 to 1914
Colonial and Revolutionary Writers—Studies in American literature from the beginnings of America to 1820
American Realism—Studies in American literature from 1865 to 1914
Career Opportunities
The Career Development and Placement Office sponsors a Principals' Recruitment Conference each February. Approximately 140 administrators and principals from many states and some foreign countries gather to interview and hire new teachers for their schools. This Conference will give you many opportunities to find a place of service after you graduate. In addition, the Career Office maintains a file of miscellaneous information about various Christian schools across the country. This file, too, may provide you with a contact that could lead to many years of active service for the Lord.