Northern Illinois University

Department of English

Graduate Studies in British and American Literature

Description

A focus on British and American literature involves intensive study of a wide range of texts, with many courses from which to choose. The program is designed for those who wish to focus on literature and literary criticism, and who want a traditional master's program.

Tracks

Track I: at least 30 hours required and foreign language requirement

Track II: at least 36 hours required

Required Courses

All courses can be taken for three semester hours of credit unless otherwise indicated.

  • English 501   Bibliography and Methods of Research
  • Course work in literature, with consent of adviser (24 hrs., Track I; 27 hrs., Track II)
  • Course work in non-literature courses (3 hrs., Track I; 6 hrs., Track II)