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Our MA program provides opportunities for the advanced study of American, British, children’s, and comparative literatures as well as preparation for community college teaching and doctoral-level scholarship. The Graduate Advisor is Professor June Cummins-Lewis. To make an advising appointment with Professor Cummins-Lewis, please call Mary Garcia at 619-594-5443.
Program Requirements/Timeline
Available soon-- for students admitted to the program for Fall 2012
MA Requirements 2011 (.pdf)-- for students admitted to the program for Fall 2011
MA Requirements (.pdf)-- for students admitted to the program prior to Fall 2011
MA Exam Booklist
Please note--the exam requirement is for students admitted to the program prior to Fall 2011.
Students may complete their MA degrees by taking a comprehensive written examination in American, British, Children's, or Comparative Literature. Exams are offered annually in May. To prepare for their MA examinations, students are expected to master reading lists compiled by faculty of core texts in their areas of specialization. Download reading lists (.pdf*).
GA/TA Program
Each semester, qualified MA students may apply to teach sections of introductory literature and composition courses at SDSU or to assist teaching faculty with grading. For more information, please contact Mary Garcia.
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