English (Literature), PhD
Communication, Criticism, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Research, Sustainability, english, fiction, history, literature, media, theory, writing
Develop research skills to analyze literary and cultural products that span historical, geographical and theoretical boundaries. You will benefit from collaborative mentoring, courses that foster critical skill development, and internships and other opportunities that will prepare you for a variety of careers.
The Doctor of Philosophy program in English with a concentration in literature trains students in various methodologies, pedagogies and areas of inquiry that constitute literary and cultural studies. With a diverse and distinguished faculty, the program offers opportunities for specialization in literary criticism, cultural analysis, theory and various fields of interdisciplinary study. Students graduate with a range of highly sought-after skills and competencies: research and analysis of complex material, communication in written and oral modes, collaboration, independence and self-motivation, creativity and adaptability.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation
Required Core (3 credit hours)
ENG 501 Approaches to Research (3)
Concentration (12 credit hours)
ENG 588 Writing for Publication (3)
ENG 601 Job Market Workshop: Designing Your Future (3)
ENG 605 Advanced Contemporary Approaches to Literary and Cultural Studies (3)
ENG 790 Reading and Conference (3)
Pedagogies and Practices (3 credit hours)
ENG 555 Literary and Cultural Pedagogies (3)
ENG 580 Practicum (3)
ENG 604 Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies (3)
ENG 784 Internship (3)
Language and Linguistics (3 credit hours)
ENG 530 Old English (3)
ENG 532 Middle English Dialects (3)
ENG 550 Translation (3)
LIN 517 History of the English Language (3)
a 400-level course in an approved language (3)
an approved 500-level LIN course (3)
an approved graduate-level SILC course (3)
Restricted Electives (12 credit hours)
Electives and Research (39 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours)
ENG 799 Dissertation (12)
Additional Curriculum Information
When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, this program allows 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree to be used for this degree. Students who do not hold a master's degree are required to take additional elective and research credit hours to reach the 84 credit hours required for this program.
The restricted electives include four courses which students can choose from an approved list of literary and cultural studies. Theses courses may be substituted with advisor approval.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume or curriculum vitae
- three letters of recommendation
- academic writing sample relevant to the field
- statement of teaching philosophy (teaching assistantship only)
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English and has not graduated from an institution of higher learning in the United States must provide proof of English proficiency, regardless of current residency. Applicants can find more information about English proficiency requirements on the school website. Please note that official scores must be sent to ASU in order for the application to be processed.
The well-considered, one- to two-page, single-spaced statement of purpose should explain the applicant's scholarly background and training, career goals, proposed research specialization, any secondary field of interest and why the applicant wishes to pursue a PhD in English with a concentration in literature at Arizona State University. Applicants applying for funding must also submit a statement of teaching philosophy.
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Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Demonstrate research skills necessary to bring a project of literary or cultural analysis to fruition, including the ability to evaluate disciplinary debates and developments; and the ability to produce research on historical and cultural meanings of texts and related cultural productions.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce written work of publishable quality.
- Identify and evaluate various disciplinary arguments, trends, traditions and debates within the knowledge community of literary and cultural studies scholars.
Graduates are prepared for careers in higher education and other fields that value this expertise. Sectors employing high numbers of arts and humanities graduates include information and communication, financial and insurance, public administration and defense, arts and entertainment, and education.
Career examples include:
- archivist
- art director
- copywriter
- criminal investigator or special agent
- editor
- educator
- intelligence analyst
- librarian
- market research analyst
- museum curator, educator or exhibit designer
- political analyst
- public relations specialist or manager
- technical writer
Department of English
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RBHL 170
enggrad@asu.edu
480-965-3168
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
