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Master of Arts in English

San Jose State University

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,906/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1857

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

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Scholarships
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Master of Arts in English

Program Overview

The written word grounds the Master of Arts in English and Comparative Literature. Its students learn to analyze literature and to write on literary topics at an advanced level. Students complete a rigorous program of courses that introduce them to cutting-edge research while training them to understand a range of theoretical and literary-historical frameworks for understanding literature. Before students earn a Master of Arts in English, they pass a two-part comprehensive exam. They also may choose to write a thesis. Students have the option to engage in graduate study in rhetoric and to train as college-level writing teachers. The program also offers students pathways to prepare for doctoral work.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an appropriate level of expertise in literary history, literary theory, and rhetoric.
Students will demonstrate high-level proficiency in literary research and in the synthesis of research.
Students will demonstrate critical and analytical skills in the interpretation and evaluation of literary texts.
Students will demonstrate a command of written academic English, including the abilities to a) organize and present material in a cogent fashion, b) formulate and defend original arguments, c) employ effectively the language of their discipline and d) write under time constraints.
Students will demonstrate a reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,906 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in San Jose State University

CAD 23,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 102

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 68.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Global Spartan Scholarship:

Open to new and continuing SJSU international students at both levels
Only available to new students enrolled in the fall intake
Application is required (student will receive the email on registered email id)

More Scholarship opportunities available to apply for after the first full-time semester

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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