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English
This master of arts (MA) program develops a critical awareness of English studies by offering students a range of courses across historical periods and critical/theoretical methods as well as opportunities to specialize in one of the department’s various areas of research strength.
Students have the additional possibility to specialize in print culture or research creation.
Specialization in Print Culture
The interdisciplinary study of book history and the politics of print culture (1700-1900), focusing on the changing role of printed texts in an emerging commercial society. Can be completed as a course option or a project option.
Specialization in Research Creation
The interdisciplinary study of the history, theories, methods, models and approaches of research creation, “an approach to research that combines creative and academic research practices and supports the development of knowledge and innovation through artistic expression, scholarly investigation, and experimentation” (SSHRC). Can be completed as a course option or a project option.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the 51社区黑料Calendar.
English Language Competence
English is the language of instruction and communication at the university. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate General Regulations (1.3.3 English Language Competence) for minimum language requirements and further information.
Note that the minimum English language test scores required for this program are higher than the minimum test scores accepted for entry into graduate studies at SFU. For details, visit the Department of English website.
Program Requirements
This program offers a course work option and a research project option for a minimum of 32 units.
Students must complete
A professional seminar that provides students with a grounding in pedagogy and introduces professional aspects of English studies. Course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
and an additional 16 graduate units
and requirements for one of the options below
Coursework Option
An additional eight graduate units
Research Project Option
The MA project may take a number of forms: a research paper; a digital project; an archival project; a research creation project; or a critical research project. The precise scope will be determined by the student in consultation with the student's supervisory committee.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Margaret Linley |
TBD |
With either completion option, students may choose a general program or to specialize in either print culture or research creation. Courses taken as part of either specialization may be applied towards the 16 additional graduate units as part of the program requirements.
Specializations
Print Culture Specialization
and four units of print culture-designed courses*.
*Students in the coursework option complete an additional four units of print culture-designated courses.
Research Creation Specialization
History, theoretical foundations and methodological approaches to research creation as a scholarly and creative practice in the field of writing and other cultural production. Students enrolled in the research creation specialization are required to take this course.
and four units of research creation-designated courses*.
*Students in the coursework option complete an additional four units of research creation-designated courses.
Other Information
Research Project
Research projects will be defended before the supervisory committee faculty and an external examiner. Research projects are examined per GGR 1.7.2a and are required to be submitted to the Library no later than the end of the subsequent term after their successful examination.
Program Length
Students are expected to complete the program requirements in four terms.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.