Evolving Human Voices: Studies of the Written Word
(Dr. William Hays, supervisor):

• Provides students the training necessary to interpret complex literary and/or rhetorical texts, and to understand and discuss diverse critical perspectives for the analysis of those texts;
• Studies the organic nature of written and oral language;
• Fosters advanced skills in research and analytical as well as creative writing;
• Helps students develop a richer appreciation of contemporary diversity issues;
• Prepares students to continue their studies on a doctoral level;
• Provides students the option of pursuing an 18-hour concentration in English;
• Engages students in current research and scholarship in languages and literature.

A.  GLS 600 ................................................................................................3
B.  Required Courses…………………………………………………………..……….………18

1.  ENG 601…………….……………………………………………………..…………3
2.  Writing, Rhetoric and Linguistics: Choose 3 hrs from…………..3
ENG 502, 504, 506, 512, 605, 680 or COM 540
3.  Modern Literature: Choose 3 hrs from……………………..…...……3
ENG 511, 514, 547, 548, 655 or 657
4.  Major Figures: Choose 3 hrs from…………………………….…...……3
ENG 532, 535, 536, 540, 542, 545 or 651
5.  Diversity: Choose 3 hrs from………………………………..……….….…3
ENG 515, 552, 553, 554, 561, 570, 599, 692,
COM 500 or FRE 551
6. Popular Culture: Choose 3 hrs from…………………………….……….3
ENG 516, 560, 581, 689 or FRE 689
C. Electives…………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Thesis Option: ENG 690 and 9 hours from relevant course offerings in the DSU Graduate Catalog, with advisor approval

Non-thesis Option: Choose 6 hrs from ENG and 9 hrs from relevant course offerings in the DSU Graduate Catalog, with advisor approval