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Program Requirements
Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (15 credits)
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ENGL 787 Research Seminar 1 (3 credits)
Overview
English (Arts)
Terms: Fall 2012
Instructors: Heise, William (Fall)
Fall
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ENGL 788 Research Seminar 2 (3 credits)
Overview
English (Arts)
Terms: Winter 2013
Instructors: Schantz, Edward (Winter)
Winter
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ENGL 797 Compulsory Research Project (6 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Compulsory independent research project supervised by a fill-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.
Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Summer 2013
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.
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ENGL 798 Dissertation Proposal (3 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Development of a research proposal and a comprehensive framework for the thesis.
Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Summer 2013
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
Four Departmental seminars
OR
two Departmental seminars and
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ENGL 796 Research Project (6 credits)
Overview
English (Arts) : Independent research project supervised by a full-time faculty member leading to a comprehensive written report and oral examination.
Terms: Fall 2012, Winter 2013
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Restriction: Ph.D. Candidates.
Faculty of Arts—2012-2013 (last updated Dec. 20, 2012) (disclaimer)
