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Program Requirements
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 (15 credits)
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ENGL 787 Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Proseminar. Topics in theory.
Terms: Fall 2020
Instructors: Nystrom, Derek (Fall)
For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at .
Fall
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ENGL 788 Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Proseminar. Topics in academic profession.
Terms: Winter 2021
Instructors: Ritchie, Fiona (Winter)
For the most detailed and up-to-date descriptions of course and seminar offerings please see the Department of English website at .
Winter
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ENGL 797 Compulsory Research Project (6 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Compulsory independent research project supervised by a fill-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 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.
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ENGL 798 Dissertation Proposal (3 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Development of a research proposal and a comprehensive framework for the thesis.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 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)
Four Departmental seminars
OR
two Departmental seminars and
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ENGL 796 Research Project (6 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Independent research project supervised by a full-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.
Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 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.
