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Degree Information: Doctoral


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The main field of study for the Ph.D. in English is the literature and language of the English-speaking Caribbean; complementary fields are studies in literary genres and language and linguistics. ENGL 6488, "The Literature, Language, and Culture of the English-speaking Caribbean," is required of all entering students regardless of their specialization in literature or linguistics.

Program Requirements beyond the M.A.:

 
No. of Courses
 
Total of Credits
 
5
Core English courses: (at the 8000 level)
15
 
2
English Language or Literature courses in English: two (2) at the 6000 (6410, 6486, or 6489 for linguistics students, and 6045, 6469, or 6475 for literature students)
6
 
3
Electives in English (at the 6000 and/or 8000 levels)
9
 
2
Free electives: (at the 6000, 7000, and/or 8000 levels)
6
    Research Seminar
0
    Writing of Doctoral Critical Essays
0
    Dissertation I
0
    Dissertation II
0
       
    TOTAL CREDITS
36



 
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