English, M.A.

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University of Virginia
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Charlottesville, VA 22904-4121
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Degree Requirements

Master of Arts

Of the 30 credits required for the degree, students are expected to complete a minimum of 24 credits of graded coursework at the 5000, 8000, or 9000 levels, including one course in a period before 1700 and one course in a period from 1700 to 1900. In addition to the graded coursework, students are expected to complete Introduction to Literary Research (ENGL 8800 ).

Students are expected to complete a final exercise consisting of either an oral examination, a thesis or a pedagogy option.

Students are expected to demonstrate reading proficiency in a foreign language by passing a translation exam administered by an appropriate University department or achieving a grade of B or better in an intermediate or advanced course in the target language.

Concentration in Teaching Literature and Writing

In tandem with the standard requirements for the master’s degree, students are expected to complete Writing Pedagogy ( ENGL 8900 ), one course in Literary Pedagogy (ENGL 5900 or an approved equivalent), and a thesis on pedagogy.

In addition, students are expected to complete a pedagogy practicum through two semester-length appointments as a graduate teaching assistant.

Courses

Please follow this link to a listing of graduate course offerings for this program: Graduate Courses Arts & Sciences . Some programs limit the number of credits offered outside the department or school that a student may allocate toward degree requirements. All course enrollment is subject to approval each term by the Director of Graduate Studies.