MALit Degree

The literature emphasis aims to develop advanced skills in critical reading, writing, and research.  Small-group seminars (no more than 18 students to a class) help to deepen understanding of British and American literature and language and are organized around major figures, trends, genres, or approaches to literary texts.  Department-sponsored colloquia held throughout the year introduce new theories of critical interpretation.  Ample elective units make filling gaps in literary knowledge possible through advanced undergraduate coursework.

Degree Requirements

The student must complete a minimum of 32 units of upper-division and graduate work with a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above. At least half of these units must be in graduate-level (500- and 600-series) courses.  Transfer of up to nine semester units is allowed in special cases.

  • Take All of the Following Courses
    English 600: Fundamentals of Research
    English 536: Seminar in American Literature*
    English 546: Seminar in British Literature*
    English 562: Advanced Studies in Shakespeare*
    English 685: English Colloquium*
    English 690: Master's Project

        

  • Take Twelve Units from the Following Graduate-Level English Courses
    At Least Four Units Must Be in Literature
    Remaining Units May Include Courses from the MATW

        

  • Demonstrate reading knowledge of a language other than English, certified either by examination (administered by the Department of World Languages & Cultures) or by coursework.

*Each of these courses may be repeated.
Please consult current catalog for specific course prerequisites.

 

For additional information about our graduate program, please contact:

  • Nikola Hobbel, Graduate Coordinator
    707.826.3161 | nh16@humboldt.edu | FH 201
  • Barbara Cline, Graduate Program & Administrative Support Assistant
    707.826.3758 | bjc7001@humboldt.edu | FH 201