Overview
The English - Teaching of Writing and Literature program at George Mason University offers practicing educators the opportunity to renew knowledge and envision new paths as instructors.
Students new to the field will benefit from an array of perspectives afforded by this program's breadth.
Why choose this concentration?
- Experienced teachers looking for professional development in teaching literature or integrating composition into their courses should choose this concentration.
- New teachers or those about to begin teaching should choose this concentration for its foundational instruction in composition theory and pedagogical research.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Proseminar in Composition Instruction
- Northern Virginia Writing Project Inservice Program
- Visiting Writers
- Composition Theory
- Studies in Rhetoric
- Field Work in Applied Linguistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Goals statement (uploaded via online application). The goals statement should be 750 - 1000 words and describe particular areas of interest within a chosen concentration.
- A 1,500 to 2,000-word writing sample is required for all concentrations. Applicants to the teaching of writing and literature concentration should submit a sample of literary analysis.
- The names and email addresses (via the online application) of the two individuals who will be submitting the required letters of recommendation. The recommendations should be academic, rather than professional or personal.
Tuition Fee
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International
44580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1486 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
44580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1486 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
17160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 12 months.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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