Literature Emphasis
The M.A. in English Language and Literature, Literature emphasis is intended to crystallize students’ expertise in English studies and to augment their exposure to contextual areas of the discipline. The techniques and fields of research are set to provide students with opportunities either to pursue further graduate studies or engage in research or teaching.
Graduation Requirements
To satisfy the requirements for the Master of Arts in English, Literature emphasis, the student must complete 36 credits with an overall average of 3.0/4.0 including submitting and defending a thesis. Over and above these requirements, a candidate must take a three non-credit course in a second European language. Students may be exempted from this requirement if they:
- Sit for a proficiency test in the second European language and score 500 or above or
- Submit proof of proficiency certificate from an acknowledged institute of education.
Major Requirements (15 cr.)
ENL 601, LIR 605, LIR 662, LIR 699
Electives (21 cr.)
Students may select electives from the following:
LIR 604, LIR 606, LIR 607, LIR 608, LIR 609, LIR 610, LIR 612, LIR 613, LIR 615, LIR 616, LIR 617, LIR 618, LIR 619, LIR 620, LIR 626, LIR 627, LIR 628, LIR 629, LIR 630, LIR 634, LIR 635, LIR 636, LIR 637, LIR 640, LIR 682
Applied Linguistics and TEFL Emphasis
The M.A. in English Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics and TEFL emphasis is designed to help students develop language teaching competence. Holders of the degree may choose to move on to careers such as lecturers in teacher training colleges, advisors in ministries of education, specialist inspectors, heads of departments, syllabus designers, materials and test writers etc. Others may wish to pursue further graduate studies and make a significant contribution to advanced research work.
Admission Requirements
Preference is given to applicants with additional qualifications and professional experience (teaching). Applicants must provide evidence of a high level of proficiency in English before their application can be considered; a minimum of 600 in the EET (English Entrance Test) is required for admission. For those who take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam), proof of a satisfactory performance is required.
Graduation Requirements
To satisfy the requirements for the M.A. in English Language and Literature, Applied Linguistics and TEFL emphasis, the student must complete a total of 36 credits with an overall average of 3.0/4.0 including submitting and defending a thesis.
Major Requirements (24 cr.)
These consist of the following:
ENL 601, ENL 602, ENL 612, ENL 613, ENL 623, ENL 631, ENL 699
Electives (12 cr.)
Students may select electives from the following:
ENL 611, ENL 621, ENL 622, ENL 624, ENL 632, ENL 633, ENL 641, EDU 681, EDU 682, EDU 683, EDU 684
