*Program Overview* 

*Credits*: 60–70 credits (varies by institution) 

*Focus*: Advanced literary analysis, critical theory, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary studies in English literature.

 

*Core Courses* 

 

1. *ENG 501: Literary Theory & Criticism* 

   - Key theories: Structuralism, Post-structuralism, Feminism, Marxism, Postcolonialism, Ecocriticism. 

   - Texts: Works by Foucault, Butler, Said, Spivak. 

   - Assessment: Essays (40%), Presentations (30%), Exams (30%). 

 

2. *ENG 502: Research Methodologies* 

   - Qualitative/quantitative methods, archival research, digital tools (e.g., NVivo, text mining). 

   - Assessment: Research proposal (50%), Annotated bibliography (30%), Participation (20%). 

 

3. *ENG 503: British Literature: Medieval to Renaissance* 

   - Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and contextual socio-political analysis. 

   - Assessment: Close-reading essays (60%), Exams (40%). 

 

4. *ENG 504: Modern & Contemporary Literature* 

   - Modernism, postmodernism, and global anglophone texts (e.g., Woolf, Morrison, Rushdie). 

   - Assessment: Seminar paper (70%), Group discussions (30%). 

 

5. *ENG 505: Postcolonial & World Literature* 

   - Authors: Achebe, Adichie, Coetzee, Roy. Themes: Identity, diaspora, decolonization. 

   - Assessment: Comparative analysis (60%), Creative project (40%). 

 

*Elective Courses* 

(Choose 4–6) 

 

- *ENG 601: Creative Writing Workshop* 

  - Fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Peer reviews and portfolio submission. 

 

- *ENG 602: Digital Humanities* 

  - Text encoding, digital archives, and AI in literary analysis. 

 

- *ENG 603: Gender & Queer Theory* 

  - Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ narratives, and feminist literature. 

 

- *ENG 604: Literature & Film Adaptation* 

  - Comparative study of novels and their cinematic versions (e.g., Pride and Prejudice, The Godfather). 

 

- *ENG 605: Environmental Literature* 

  - Ecocriticism, climate fiction, and nature writing (e.g., Thoreau, Atwood). 

 

- *ENG 606: Special Topics (e.g., African American Lit, Gothic Fiction)* 

  - Rotating themes based on faculty expertise. 

 

*Workshops & Seminars* 

- *Academic Writing & Publishing*: Crafting journal articles, grant proposals. 

- *Teaching Practicum*: Pedagogy training for undergraduate instruction. 

- *Guest Lectures*: Industry experts on trends in literary studies, publishing, or digital media. 

 

*Thesis/Dissertation* 

- *Year 2 Focus*: Original research (15,000–20,000 words). 

  - *Proposal Defence* (Semester 3): Outline research questions and methodology. 

  - *Final Defence* (Semester 4): Present findings to faculty panel. 

 

*Additional Components* 

- *Conference Participation*: Present papers at academic events. 

- *Language Requirement*: Proficiency in a second language (if comparative focus). 

- *Internships*: Optional placements in publishing, cultural organizations, or media. 

 

*Learning Outcomes* 

Graduates will: 

1. Master advanced literary analysis and theoretical frameworks. 

2. Develop publishable research or creative projects. 

3. Apply interdisciplinary approaches to global texts. 

4. Communicate complex ideas effectively in academic/public contexts. 

 

*Assessment* 

- *Courses*: Essays, exams, presentations. 

- *Thesis*: Evaluated on originality, methodology, and critical engagement.