The masters program in Literatures and Cultures in English is intended for students seeking to engage in the advanced study of literature, literary theory and criticism. Through their coursework, students develop their critical skills, deepen their historical understanding of literatures written in English, and gain expertise in critical theory. They shape their studies around their own interests and undertake an extended research project culminating in a 35-45 page thesis with full references and a bibliography. This program is intended for students with a variety of needs and ambitions: those whose eventual goal is the Ph.D.; teachers who wish to increase their knowledge of literary history and develop further their analytical writing skills; or any qualified college graduate who seeks to expand her or his knowledge of literature, literary criticism, and theory beyond an undergraduate level.

Additional resources: Research opportunities in the John Hay Library, John Carter Brown Library, and the John Nicholas Brown Center for the Study of American Civilization; editorial home for NOVEL and differences; collaborative work with the Cogut Center for the Humanities and the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women.

Completion requirements: Eight courses with thesis, including one course from each of three historical areas (I: medieval and early modern literatures and cultures, II: Enlightenment
and the rise of national literatures and cultures, and modern and contemporary
literatures and cultures); one course designated as theory intensive; one foreign
language.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

Admission requirements: Writing sample required.

GRE General: Required

GRE Subject: Not required

Financial aid: Institutional financial aid is not available to students in the A.M. program, although loans are available.

Application deadline: January 1