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Upon completion of the M.A.
curriculum in English, graduate students should be familiar with a broad
spectrum of English Studies disciplines and approaches and should demonstrate
proficiency in British and American Literature, Linguistics,
and Rhetoric and Composition. The desired proficiencies entail:
Sub-disciplinary
Content:
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understanding the development of British and American
literary traditions, including familiarity with significant writers
and works and with connections between them
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understanding the structure of language and its variation
over time and across social situations and social groups
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understanding the movements and traditions of Composition
and Rhetoric Studies
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the ability to think critically and creatively
and to write effectively within all these areas of English Studies
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the ability to conduct original research
and integrate criticism (secondary sources) effectively into
their own analyses
| Preparation for Lifelong Pursuits: |
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Students completing the M.A. Program in English
should have developed skills enabling them to pursue lifelong learning
in the fields of literature, linguistics, composition and rhetoric.
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Students completing the M.A. Program in English should
be familiar with a broad range of English Studies disciplines and have
developed the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue discipline-related
professional and personal goals.
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