The Master of Arts program in English invites applicants from any accredited college or university who wish to pursue graduate studies in British, English language, and American literatures. The M.A. in English is designed to provide a broad background in literature and to introduce students to methods of critical analysis and scholarly technique. The Department welcomes students interested in preparing themselves for doctoral programs, teachers wishing to expand their understanding of literature, and persons eager to enrich their lives through reading and writing. The program emphasizes broad reading, rigorous analysis of texts, and critical writing informed by research.