Master of Arts in English (36 units)
The primary focus of the Master of Arts in English is the study of literature and language. However, students may wish to enroll in complementary education courses, depending on career goals. Students wishing to pursue careers in education should consult the School of Education for information on state requirements.
Competency
ENG 500 Research and Writing in Literature and Language*
ENG 501 Critical Theories and Traditions*
ENG 563 Introduction to Linguistics**
*Competency requirements can be met with equivalent coursework
** Required for TESOL concentration
Core Requirements (9 units)
ENG 510 Comparative Mythology
ENG 520 Narrative Literature and Theory* OR ENG 523 Theory and Methods**
ENG 530 Multicultural Theory and Pedagogy
*Required for Literature and Pedagogy concentrations
**Required for TESOL Concentration
Breadth and Perspective Courses (12 units)
ENG 525 Non-Western Literature Seminar
Choose TWO of the following options:
ENG 550 British Literature Seminar
ENG 555 Shakespeare Seminar
ENG 560 American Literature Seminar
ENG 570 World Literature Seminar
Choose ONE of the following options:
ENG 580 Film Theory
ENG 581 Topics in Film Studies
ENG 582 Literature and Film
Research Courses (3 units)
ENG 596 Research Seminar (2 units)
Choose ONE of the following options:
ENG 594 Comprehensive Exam
ENG 597 Project
ENG 598 Thesis
Concentration Requirements (12 units)
Students must complete at least twelve (12) additional units in one of the following concentrations:
Literature; English Pedagogy; TESOL
English Pedagogy
EDU 514 Secondary Methods
EDU 515 Reading and writing in the Content Areas
EDU 519 Subject Area Specialization
EDU 545 Multi-ethnic Literature for Children and Young Adults
EDU 551 Language Acquisition
ENG 540 Contextual Approaches to Grammar
ENG 563 Introduction to Linguistics
ENG 599 Special Topics
RDG 540 Models and Process of Teaching Reading
Breadth and Perspective courses not previously applied to the degree may fulfill concentration requirements.
Literature
ENG 540 Contextual Approaches to Grammar
ENG 545 Teaching College Writing
ENG 548 Tutorial Methods in Writing
ENG 549 Law and Literature
ENG 565 Creative Writing Workshop
ENG 599 Special Topics
Breadth and Perspective courses not previously applied to the degree may fulfill concentration requirements.
TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
EDU 525 Research Methods
ENG 540 Contextual Approaches to Grammar
ENG 543 Teaching Second Language Writing
ENG 553 Second Language Curriculum Development and Assessment
ENG 573 Second Language Acquisition
ENG 599 Special Topics
This page was updated March 7, 2011.