MA in English - Literature and Writing in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Arts in English provides comprehensive education in English studies with specialized focus areas. The Literature and Writing specialization equips students for advanced graduate work in English and related disciplines, professional development in fields like library science, and teaching careers. This is accomplished through distribution requirements, elective courses, and a required specialization in literary traditions, critical theory, or rhetoric and composition.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completing this program, graduates will:

Exhibit critical thinking skills when analyzing and interpreting literary works.
Produce well-structured, clear writing on research subjects and other topics.
Recognize the interdisciplinary connections between academic fields.
Utilize suitable research methodologies for their areas of study.
Display competent teaching abilities and understanding of pedagogical theories, when applicable.