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Program Requirements

The PhD in English focuses on research topics related to literature, drama and theatre, cultural studies, authorship and publishing, and critical theory.

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (9 credits)

• ENGL 701 Comprehensive Examination

  Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  English (Arts) : Compulsory comprehensive examination involving a written report and oral examination.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Prerequisites: ENGL 787, ENGL 788

  • Open only to Ph.D. candidates. Not open to students who have taken ENGL 797.

  • For the most detailed and up-to-datecourse and seminar offerings please seethe Department of English website at .

• ENGL 787 Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  English (Arts) : Proseminar. Topics in theory.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: MacLaren, Eli (Fall)

  • For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at .

  • Fall

• ENGL 788 Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  English (Arts) : Proseminar. Topics in academic profession.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: MacLaren, Eli (Winter)

  • For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at .

  • Winter

• ENGL 798 Dissertation Proposal (3 credits)

  Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  English (Arts) : Development of a research proposal and a comprehensive framework for the thesis.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at .

  • Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

0-12 credits of departmental seminars at the 500 level or higher.

0-12 credits from the following:

• ENGL 796 Research Project (6 credits)

  Offered by: English (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  English (Arts) : Independent research project supervised by a full-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at .

  • Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.

Plus 6 credits of departmental seminars at the 500 level or higher.