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Graduate Studies
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Doctor of Philosophy in Literature and Criticism
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The Literature and Criticism Program’s Doctor of Philosophy in English is designed for present or future teachers at the college or university level. It features both a regular academic year program and a very active summer program for established teachers who wish to complete their degrees in the summers only. The program develops students’ abilities to examine literature critically, to teach literature effectively, and to make professional contributions in the field. Courses emphasize the role of theory in understanding literature, and students are asked to apply theory to their teaching and research in the concluding Advanced Seminars. The Traditional Literature courses reinforce the student’s understanding of historical, cultural, and intellectual contexts. The Special Literatures section mirrors the acceptance of new works in the canon. The focus on scholarly skills in the seminars and the mentoring relationships with professors assure that students will acquire a professional competence in literature and critical theory.
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Early in the program, each doctoral student chooses or is assigned a faculty mentor to provide guidance and advice on becoming professionally active. The main components of the program are course work, a candidacy examination (taken approximately midway in the course work), proof of a language proficiency, the completion of a research skills requirement, comprehensive examinations, and the dissertation.
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