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This scholarship of up to $2000 is open to all undergraduate students majoring in a Liberal Arts discipline with a demonstrated interest in Women’s Studies or English Literature. Read more.

This award of $500 will be given to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of English at the School of Liberal Arts. Read more.

Paragraph 1: Reasons for Applying to Our Program. Describe your reasons for applying to graduate school in general and our program in particular. What aspects of our program do you see as being a good fit for you and your objectives? Paragraph 2: Education and Other Experiences. What has prepared and/or motivated you to do …

Thesis Option Required Courses: Students must take the five core courses for a total of 16 credit hours, as well as ENG-Z 690 Advanced Reading in TESOL (1-4 credits) and ENG-Z 699 M.A. Thesis (3 credits) Electives: Students choose at least three courses (at least 8-11 credits) Total: 31 credit hours Internship Option Required Courses: …

ENG-G 625 Discourse Analysis and Introduction to Research (4cr) ENG-Z 536 Pedagogical Grammar (3cr) ENG-Z 570 Second Language Writing (3cr) ENG-Z 575 Second Language Learning and Technology (3cr) ENG-Z 598 TESOL Internship (3cr) ENG-Z 600 Seminar in TESOL (variable topics) (3cr) ENG-Z 652 Sociolinguistics (4cr) ENG-Z 690 Advanced Readings in TESOL (1-4cr) ENG-Z 699 M.A. …

ENG-G 500 Introduction to the English Language (4cr) ENG-Z 520 Second Language Development (3cr) ENG-Z 523 TESOL Methods (3cr) ENG-Z 541 English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Materials Development (3cr) ENG-Z 545 TESOL Practicum (3cr)

Describe any specific opportunities you want to be considered for, including fellowships, assistantships, study abroad opportunities, etc.

What are your long-range career and/or personal goals, and how do you see your MA degree helping you to achieve those goals?

In what area or areas of the program (writing, literature, creative writing, linguistics, TESOL) do you see yourself doing the bulk of your coursework? Do you plan to complete any certificates along with the MA?  Do you plan to study full or part-time?  Do you see yourself writing a thesis, and if so, on what …

What has prepared you to do graduate work in English Studies?  These qualifications might include academic degrees (BA in English or a related field), work-related or teaching experience, study or travel abroad, significant research or writing projects, etc.