The Department of English offers a PhD program in English Literature and Criticism. This program offers students a variety of opportunities to study in all major areas of British and American literatures including prose, poetry, fiction, short story and drama starting from the Renaissance up to post-colonial / post-modern literature. The program also includes other areas of studies such as comparative literature, world literature in English translations and critical theories applied to award-winning literary texts. On the academic paradigm, the PhD program is designed to offer a comprehensive and intellectually challenging program for students who desire to be writers, proof-readers, critics , literary scholars, university professors, and professional leaders. Upon completion of the minimal course requirements, students are expected to receive a broad knowledge of English literature, Criticism, and Theory. Our faculty have been trained at premier research institutions throughout North America and Europe and are accomplished teachers and scholars. Doctoral students are supervised and supported from the beginning of the program, through thesis development, to dissertation defense and beyond.

Required Credit Hours: minimum hours