Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Department of English

English - Literature, Master of Arts


Academic Information

This plan fosters your understanding of concepts, periods, authors, and issues fundamental to the advanced study of literature in English.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Department of English

English - Literature, Master of Arts


Careers

What Can I Do with a Master of Arts in English - Literature?

If literature is your passion, the Master of Arts in English - Literature might be for you. The degree is designed to broaden and refine your knowledge of literary traditions in English. Our program's flexibility allows you to follow your own interests while experiencing the best of curricular innovation and established traditions. We offer courses and a curriculum that maximize your opportunities for the future, whether that is teaching at the community college level, working within publishing, or studying further at the PhD level.
 

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Editing and publishing
  • Public relations
  • Teaching

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Department of English

English - Literature, Master of Arts


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Department of English

English - Literature, Master of Arts


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Minimum Units for Completion 36
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Thesis Thesis may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
Research Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option.
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Purpose Statement

In the Literary Studies Emphasis of the English MA, students acquire a strong foundation in literary theory and research and develop an advanced understanding of traditional and emerging literary histories and fields of scholarship. The course of study for this flexible program includes foundational coursework in literary theory, rhetorical theory, and literary research methods, while additional courses build upon these foundations by developing expertise in specific genres, periods, and topics. The program provides opportunities for students to work on closely mentored, individualized projects directed toward practical professional goals like writing and submitting essays for publication in journals and for presentation at conferences. This degree is ideal for students seeking preparation for PhD work or community college teaching in literature, and for secondary teachers and others seeking additional training in literary studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Theory and Knowledge


Analysis and Critical Thinking


Research and Application

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Department of English

English - Literature, Master of Arts


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Department of English

English - Literature, Master of Arts


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