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Overview
The English Literatures MA program offered at San Francisco State University serves the needs of those whose goal is teaching in junior or community colleges or private high schools, pursuing a Ph.D., or advancing skills and knowledge in reading and writing about literature. Our graduates work as teachers in high schools and community colleges; enter the field of publishing; write for journals, magazines, and online publications; earn PhDs; enter law school; start their own businesses; and work for non-profits, foundations, and government agencies.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to produce well-supported and clearly articulated literary arguments that demonstrate their expertise in a historical field.
- Students will be able to produce well-supported and clearly articulated literary arguments that draw on appropriate theoretical paradigms.
- Students will be able to present their work orally in various academic contexts.
- Students will be able to select, analyze, interpret, and evaluate a range of printed and electronic primary and secondary literary and literary-cultural source materials and integrate them into their own writing, using proper citation methods.
- Students will be able to engage in meaningful dialogue with critical debates in the field.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medieval English Literature
- The Romantic Movement
- Studies in Victorian Literature
- 20th Century English Literature
- Southern African Literature in English
- Contemporary American Short Fiction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 834 other Masters in Literature in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- University “Cal State Apply” application
- Department application for MA: English Literatures (available from the English Department website)
- A statement of purpose, detailing the applicant’s intellectual interests, the basis of his or her engagement in the field, and professional goals
- An academic writing sample
- Transcripts from each college or university attended
- Two or more academic letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
8956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8956 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
8956 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8956 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for San Francisco
2206 - 4119 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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