• MA Degree Requirements
• Curriculum

Program Description
The MA in Literature Program offers advanced instruction in literature on a part-time basis. This flexible program is designed to serve a variety of intellectual and professional goals and allows considerable opportunity for interdepartmental study. Participants study literature from many different cultures and geographic regions, with an emphasis on cultural studies as well as literary criticism. The program draws faculty from the rich resources of the University's literature and writing departments. Evening classes meet once a week on the Evanston and Chicago campuses.

The program consists of a nine-course curriculum: eight literature and elective courses and the LIT 590 Capstone project course, or nine literature and elective courses. All students complete a capstone project or thesis regardless of how many electives they take. Electives may be taken in related departments with approval of the program. Students take a first-year seminar (LIT 410). Up to three 300-level courses and two independent studies may be applied toward the degree.

Students who wish a more specific program may choose to specialize in American literature, British literature, comparative and world literature, or an individualized area of study. Students choosing to specialize register for four of the required literature courses or electives in the thematically-related area.

Applicants should contact the program or see Web site www.scs.northwestern.edu/grad/malit to learn about program-specific requirements for admission.

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