COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Introduction Departments: Art Communication Criminal Justice English History Languages and Linguistics Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology and Anthropology Theatre Arts Dr. Howard C. Daudistel, Dean Dr. Mimi R. Gladstein, Associate Dean for Humanities Dr. Harmon M. Hosch, Associate Dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Myron H. Nadel, Assistant to the Dean for Fine and Performing Arts Liberal Arts Bldg., Room 343 Phone: (915) 747-5666 Fax: (915) 747-5905 E-mail: libarts@utep.edu		English Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/english/ 113 Hudspeth Hall Phone: (915) 747-5731 E-mail: english@utep.edu 1.- MA Degree and MAT Degree in English 2.- English and American Literature 3.- Creative Writing 4.- Professional Writing and Rhetoric 5.- Information for All Degrees/Concentrations 6.- English (ENGL) Courses 7.- Master of Arts in Teaching - English 2.- English and American Literature The primary objective of the Literature concentration is to develop skill in reading and interpreting literature. The course work is designed to provide both a comprehensive knowledge of literature in its historical and intellectual contexts and the opportunity to explore competing theories of critical interpretation. The Literature concentration offers the opportunity for students to prepare for teaching in secondary schools and at junior colleges. It also offers the opportunity for students to prepare for admission to Ph.D. programs in British and American Literature. Requirements for Admission A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or proof of equivalent education in a foreign institution For unconditional acceptance, a score of 500 on the GRE verbal scale and 500 on the GRE analytical scale; the score on the verbal scale will be given greater weight 18 hours of advanced level English courses A writing sample (optional) Requirements for Degree 36 semester hours to include 30 semester hours of course work, ENGL 5398-5399, and an oral examination; or 36 semester hours of course work to include ENGL 5197, and an oral examination. Core Curriculum (27 hours): ENGL 5300; 4 courses from ENGL 5301-5306; four courses in at least 3 different literary periods from ENGL 5351-5356 (ENGL 5325 may be included as one of the four). Electives (3-9 hours): any other graduate ENGL courses except ENGL 5130, 5230, and 5330; graduate courses in other departments as approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. Research Options (1-6 hours): (a) Thesis (ENGL 5398-5399)--a substantial work of literary scholarship: the student submits a thesis proposal and the names of a thesis director, English Department reader, and outside reader to the Graduate Advisor for approval, and then follows the Graduate School guidelines for preparing and submitting a thesis; (b) Master's Paper (ENGL 5197): the student submits to the Graduate Advisor a proposal for expansion and revision of a graduate research paper under the supervision of a director, English department reader, and an outside reader and then follows the Graduate School guidelines for preparing and submitting the paper. Oral Examination: A defense of the thesis or Master's paper before the student's committee. In all cases, a majority vote of the committee will determine acceptance or rejection.

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