MA in English Literatures in San Francisco United States | San Francisco State University

The MA Program in English Literatures is renowned for its academic intensity, wide-ranging subject matter, and dedication to exceptional teaching. The curriculum blends classic literary studies with contemporary explorations in areas like postcolonial research, food studies, digital literacy, environmental humanities, cultural analysis, psychological approaches to literature, and theories of narrative, poetry, performance, and gender studies. Participants can tailor their graduate experience to align with personal academic goals while gaining professional development in literary studies.

This program supports aspiring junior college or high school educators, future PhD candidates, and those seeking to enhance their literary analysis and writing abilities. Alumni have established careers as secondary and community college instructors, publishing professionals, journalists for print and digital media, doctoral scholars, law students, entrepreneurs, and employees of non-profit organizations, philanthropic institutions, and government bodies.

Program Learning Objectives
1. Graduates will craft compelling, evidence-based literary analyses showcasing mastery of historical literary periods.

2. Graduates will develop sophisticated literary critiques employing relevant theoretical frameworks.

3. Graduates will effectively communicate their research through oral presentations in scholarly settings.

4. Graduates will critically assess both print and digital primary/secondary literary sources, incorporating them into original work with proper academic citations.

5. Graduates will actively participate in scholarly conversations within the discipline.