THE MASTER OF ARTS IN
ENGLISH EDUCATION (M.A.)
Director: Roger A. Ladd
The curriculum in the Master of Arts in English Education affirms the
richness of language and literature produced by diverse groups. Thus, the program offers courses in
language, literacy, literature, and pedagogy. Core courses and electives within a chosen emphasis expand
studentsŐ personal, intellectual, and professional horizons through classroom
experiences and opportunities for travel.
In-service teachers who are admitted with
initial licensure will be recommended for the North Carolina M license in
English upon successful completion of the Licensure Concentration of the program.
The UNCP Graduate Program in English Education is approved by the Department of
Public Instruction for Advanced Licensure in English and is one of the few
programs in the state offering courses leading to add-on ESL licensure. Furthermore, program goals and
objectives are aligned with National Board Certification standards.
College graduates with backgrounds in English or
related fields who are admitted to the program seek advanced knowledge and
skills in language, literacy, and literature for various personal and professional
proposes, including preparation to teach in community colleges. Through
graduate course work, candidates for the Master of Arts in English Education
acquire, extend, synthesize, apply, and reflect upon their knowledge,
expertise, and experience in language, literacy, literature, and pedagogy.
The
Master of Arts in English Education offers two Concentrations: the Licensure
Concentration and the Thesis Concentration. The Licensure Concentration focuses
on the needs of candidates who already hold initial teacher licensure and
prepares those students for advanced licensure. The Thesis Concentration
focuses on the needs of candidates who want to develop their teaching and
research in a postsecondary context, with a balance of pedagogical and research
interests.
The
culminating product of the graduate experience in the Licensure Concentration
is a Capstone Portfolio and Presentation, in which the candidate demonstrates a
clearly articulated, coherent philosophy of teaching literacy and
literature. This philosophy
demonstrates the candidateŐs proficiency in those areas that constitute program
goals:
1. Teacher
Leadership
2. Respectful
Educational Environments
3. Content
and Curriculum Expertise
4. Student
Learning
5.
Reflection
The culminating product of
the graduate experience in the Thesis Concentration is the Six-Credit Thesis
(ENG 6020 and ENG 6030), in which the candidate demonstrates sustained
development of a major research project. This Thesis must then be successfully
defended before a panel of graduate faculty.
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Requirements for a Master
of Arts in English Education: Licensure Concentration |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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A. Core Courses (15 hours
required) ENG
5000—Literacy in Context: Issues and Reform ENG
5300— Theories and Methods of Literary Research EED
5510—The Teaching of Writing: Theory and Practice EED 5520—The Teaching of Literature:
Theories, Issues, and Practices EDN
5490—Effective Educational Leadership |
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B. Content Courses (Choose
21 credit hours from the following courses) ENG
5030—North Carolina Literature ENG
5050/AIS 5500—Native American Literature ENG
5100—Rhetorical Grammar ENG
5110—Principles of English Linguistics ENG
5200—Issues in Contemporary American English ENG
5210—Advanced Creative Writing SPE 5230—Spoken Communication ENG
5440—Process Writing: Theory and ENG 5450—Process Writing: Practice
ENG
5500—Advanced Nonfiction Writing ENG
5600—Americans in Paris ENG
5610—Shakespeare Studies ENG
5750—Film Studies ENG
5810—Phonetics and Phonology ENG
5830—Second Language Acquisition ENG
5850—Cultural Issues of English as a Second Language TESL 5890—Applied Pedagogy of Teaching
English as a Second Language ENGS
5000-5099 — Literary Topic Seminar ENGS
5100-5199—Special Topics in Literacy ENGS
5200-5299 — Literary Genre Seminar ENGS
5300-5399 — Author Seminar ENGS
5400-5499 — Literary Period Seminar ENG
6010—Three-Credit Thesis or ENG 6020—Six-Credit Thesis I and ENG
6030— Six-Credit Thesis II Guided Elective course:
With approval of the Program Director, candidates may enroll in one graduate
course in another program at UNCP (assuming that they meet its
prerequisites); the candidate must complete an Elective Transfer Form laying
out the rationale for the elective course furthering the candidateŐs
professional and educational goals. Candidates are particularly encouraged to
use EDN 5660, EDN 5470, and EDN 5480 as elective courses. |
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C. Capstone Portfolio and Presentation
is the culminating experience of the graduate program and takes place during
the last semester (fall or spring) of the candidateŐs course work. |
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Program
Total: 36 |
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Requirements for a Master
of Arts in English Education: Thesis Concentration |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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A. Core Courses (12 hours
required) EED
5510—The Teaching of Writing: Theory and Practice EED 5520—The Teaching of Literature:
Theories, Issues, and Practices ENG
5300—Theories and Methods of Literary Research ENGS 5700-5799—Expanding Canon Seminar |
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B. Electives (18 hours required) ENG
5000— Literacy in Context: Issues and Reform ENG
5030—North Carolina Literature ENG
5050/AIS 5500—Native American Literature ENG
5100—Rhetorical Grammar ENG
5110—Principles of English Linguistics ENG
5200—Issues in Contemporary American English ENG
5210—Advanced Creative Writing SPE 5230—Spoken Communication ENG
5440—Process Writing: Theory and ENG 5450—Process Writing:
Practice ENG
5500— Advanced Nonfiction Writing ENG
5600—Americans in Paris ENG
5610—Shakespeare Studies ENG
5750—Film Studies ENG
5810—Phonetics and Phonology ENG
5830—Second Language Acquisition) ENG
5850—Cultural Issues of English as a Second Language TESL 5890—Applied Pedagogy of Teaching
English as a Second Language ENGS
5000-5099 — Literary Topic Seminar ENGS
5100-5199—Special Topics in Literacy ENGS
5200-5299 — Literary Genre Seminar ENGS
5300-5399 — Author Seminar ENGS
5400-5499 — Literary Period Seminar |
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C. Thesis (6 hours required) ENG
6020— Six-Credit Thesis I ENG
6030— Six-Credit Thesis II |
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Program
Total: 36 |
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Requirements for Graduate Add-On
Licensure in English as a Second Language (ESL) |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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ENG
5810—Phonetics and Phonology (fall odd years) ENG
5830—Second Language Acquisition (spring even years) ENG
5850—Cultural Issues of English as a Second Language (fall even years) TESL 5890—Applied Pedagogy of Teaching
English as a Second Language (spring odd years) NOTE: Candidates for this licensure must have taken ENG 3460—Aspects of the English Language and ENG 3710—English Grammar or their equivalents. |
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The degree
must be completed within five years of admission to the program. Students should consult
with the Program Director about rotation of core courses and schedule their
capstone experience to assure completion of all requirements in a timely
manner.
Some
courses fulfill requirements for students in other graduate programs.
A. ENGLISH EDUCATION COURSES (EED)
(also in
the Licensure Concentration core is
EDN 5490, Effective Educational Leadership—see listing in M.A.Ed.
program)
EED 5510. The Teaching of Writing: Theory and Practice
Study and classroom
application of composition theories (current-traditional, expressive, cognitive,
social epistemic) and scholarship on writing. Study and application of types of writing, writing
assignments, writing curricula and units, and strategies for teaching and
assessing writing in English and Language Arts classes (6-12) and college composition
courses. Specific topics may include process writing, writing across the
curriculum, integrated language arts, adapting to diverse learners, technology
applications, and alignment with the N.C. Standard Course of Study. Credit, 3
semester hours.
EED 5520.
The Teaching of Literature: Theories, Issues, and Practices
Theories
of literary interpretation and their application to curricula and pedagogy for
students with diverse learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and developmental
needs; assessment of reading and literature; applications of technology, multidisciplinary
approaches, and scholarly research through clinical experiences in literature
classes; understanding purposes, genres, and conventions of written, spoken,
media texts. Credit, 3 semester hours.
B. ENGLISH COURSES (ENG, SPE, TESL)
ENG 5000.
Literacy in Context: Issues and Reform
Examinations of literacy
issues from intersecting historical, global, psychological, socioeconomic,
class, and curricular perspectives (including gender and race); the role of
technology in literacy; theory, philosophy, and research into pedagogy
addressing studentsŐ exceptionalities and multiple intelligences; and how
literacy professionals can provide leadership in the twenty-first century. Credit, 3
semester hours.
ENG 5030. North Carolina Literature
Study of critically
acclaimed fiction, drama, and poetry by North Carolina writers whose works are
representative of contemporary Southern literature. Writers may include Paul Green, Doris Betts, Clyde Edgerton,
Kaye Gibbons, Lee Smith, Jill McCorkle, Tim McLaurin, A. R. Ammons. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5050/AIS 5500. Native American Literature
Study of the historical and
continuing contributions of Native American authors to literary studies,
especially within the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the
intersections of Euroamerican and Native American traditions. Topics covered
may include, contemporary issues, oral and written traditions, identity, place,
colonization, displacement, and differing world views. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
ENG 5100. Rhetorical Grammar
Thorough
study of advanced elements of English grammar, with emphasis on grammar
knowledge as a rhetorical tool, to help writers understand grammatical choices
available to them and the effects those choices have on readers. Grammatical principles are applied to
studentsŐ own writing. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG
5110. Principles of English
Linguistics
A
study of the English language as a system of rules operating at various levels
(sound, word formation, syntax, and discourse) and how this system governs and
explains our everyday use of the language. The course will focus on English but will also include
analysis of examples from other languages of the world for comparative purposes.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5200.
Issues in Contemporary American English
Study
of the characteristic features of contemporary American English in print and
non-print media, dynamic factors in linguistic change, and concerns about the
state of American English today. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5210. Advanced Creative Writing
Study and extensive practice
in a variety of literary genres such as fiction, poetry, script and/or play
writing, childrenŐs literature, and others. Workshop format. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
SPE 5230. Spoken Communication
Study
of the communication behaviors which influence our casual and business
relationships. Review of
intrapersonal, interpersonal, interview, group discussion, and public
communication. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5300.
Theories and Methods of Literary Research
Study
of the major theoretical approaches to interpreting literature; application of
research methodology to study of texts, periods, genres. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
ENG 5440 Process Writing: Theory
Studies of the theoretical
bases of process writing, especially those identified with The National Writing
Project and The North Carolina Writing Project. Special attention to sequence
in writing, writing to learn, and rhetoric; and to current research related to
process writing, responding to and evaluating student writing. PREREQ: (1)
Acceptance into North Carolina Writing Project at UNCP, (2) To be taken
simultaneously with ENG 5450. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
Applications of process
writing, especially those identified with the National Writing Project and The
North Carolina Writing Project. Special attention to heuristics, conferencing,
and to current best practices, including collaborative learning/writing strategies
and Writing Across the Curriculum. PREREQ: (1) Acceptance into the North
Carolina Writing Project at UNCP, (2) To be taken simultaneously with ENG 5440.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5500. Advanced Nonfiction Writing
Study
and extensive practice in expository, persuasive writing, narrative,
autobiographical and biographical forms.
Topics may include creative non-fiction and modern literary journalism.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5600. Americans in Paris
Study of works by American
writers living and writing in Paris during the 1920's through 1950's and the
ways in which the expatriate experience influenced American literature and
literary modernism. Writers may
include Stein, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Wright, Baldwin, Miller, and the Beat
poets. Students may have the
opportunity for travel to Paris for seven to ten days to visit the sites
studied during the course. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5610.
Shakespeare Studies
An intensive study of
Shakespeare and his work considering both Early Modern stage practice and
Shakespeare's later cultural impact.
Course emphasis may vary to include such issues as gender, genre, race,
adaptation, and performance. The
course may also provide an opportunity for a trip to Shakespeare's
England. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5750. Film Studies
An investigation of film in
its cultural, social, and historical contexts; the film text in its various
configurations, including a discussion of film narrative, film techniques, film
history, the development of the medium and the industry, as well as a study of
theory, criticism, and analysis.
Topics may vary to include studies of critical methods, genre,
directors, national cinema, and movements in film history. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
ENG 5810.
Phonetics and Phonology
A
study of the speech sounds that occur in the languages of the world will cover
physiological properties of the speech producing apparatus, phonetic
transcription using the international phonetic alphabet, and both theoretical
and applied study of phonological patterns. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 5830.
Second Language Acquisition
An
in-depth study of both theoretical issues in second language acquisition and
the practical application of theory in the ESL classroom, including learning styles and strategies; the
importance of affective factors and socio-cultural factors in language
learning; contrastive analysis, interlanguage, and error analysis; and
communicative competence. Credit,
3 semester hours.
ENG 5850.
Cultural Issues of English as a Second Language
A
study of important cultural issues relevant to the teaching and learning of
English as a second language, including bilingualism, differences in cultural
patterns of perception and thinking, differences in what is considered
appropriate student behavior and appropriate teacher behavior in a variety of
cultures, and cultural differences expressed in verbal and non-verbal
behavior. The importance of
understanding and taking into account the cultural backgrounds of students in
the teaching of ESL and the importance of teaching American culture as a part
of ESL will also be considered.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
TESL 5890.
Applied Pedagogy of Teaching English as a Second Language
Following
a review of the pedagogical fundamentals grounded in cognitive, affective, and
linguistic principles of second language acquisition, this course will focus on
the practical realities of the language classroom, including curriculum
development, lesson planning, evaluation of students and programs, and
classroom management. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: ENG 3460,
3710, 5810, 5830, 5850.
C. ENGLISH SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES (ENGS)
ENGS 5000-5099.
Literary Topic Seminar
A seminar approach to the
study of a particular, possibly interdisciplinary, topic in literary study. Topics may include literary theory,
literature and the arts, Biblical literature, literature and myth. Credit, 3
semester hours.
ENGS
5100-5199. Special Topics in Literacy
Study
of significant contemporary figures such as Freire, Kozol, Ong, Villanueva,
Bahktin, Heath; topics such as rhetorical theory, adult, and/or family
literacy. PREREQ: ENG 5000
recommended. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENGS 5200-5299.
Literary Genre Seminar
A seminar approach to the
study of a particular literary genre or sub-genre seen in its genesis,
maturation, and subsequent influence; possible topics include Courtly
Literature, Romantic Poetry, Modern Poetry, The Bildungsroman, The Short Story,
Modern World Drama, The Epic. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENGS 5300-5399. Author Seminar
A seminar approach to the
study of a literary figure whose substantial literary corpus may be
investigated through primary texts, major scholarship, theoretical approaches,
and bibliographical and textual study that situate the author within a particular
literary, historical, or cultural framework. Credit, 3 semester hours.
A seminar approach to the
study of a significant period of American, British, or world literature; texts
are examined for the characteristics that define the period and as evidence of
literary, historical, and cultural contexts. Possible periods for study are
Medieval British Literature, English Romanticism, Literature of the English
Renaissance, American Transcendentalism, American Literary Realism, Eighteenth
Century Studies, and the Victorian Age. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENGS 5700-5799. Expanding Canon Seminar
A seminar approach to the
study of a significant author, topic, period, or genre related to the expanding
canon. The focus of this course
might include Native American, African-American, Asian American, WomenŐs,
Latino/a, Post Colonial, regional, working-class, or other literatures. Credit,
3 semester hours.
D. THESIS
ENG 6010.
Three-Credit Thesis
A
research paper produced during one semester, of at least 25-30 pages, that
substantially develops through extensive revision a research paper that earned
an A in a course taken during the studentŐs first 21 hours in the Master of
Arts in English Education; expanded research and writing under the direction of
a faculty advisor (in whose course the original paper was submitted) and second
reader who schedule meetings and submission of work throughout the semester.
Graded on a Satisfactory (Pass)/Unsatisfactory (Fail) basis. PREREQ: Completion
of 21 hours of graduate work. Credit, 3 semester hours.
ENG 6020. Six-Credit Thesis
I
The
first of two courses leading to a research paper of at least 40-60 pages,
produced during two successive semesters, on a topic the student has not yet explored
in a research paper previously submitted in a course taken during the studentŐs
first 21 hours in the Master of Arts in English Education; extensive, focused
research and writing under the direction of a faculty advisor and two other
graduate faculty members who schedule the studentŐs meetings and submission of
work. ENG 6020 earns a grade of Satisfactory (Pass) upon the studentŐs
successful review of relevant primary and secondary sources culminating in an
acceptable annotated bibliography and prospectus. Graded on a Satisfactory
(Pass)/Unsatisfactory (Fail) basis.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: Completion of 21 hours of graduate work.
ENG 6030. Six-Credit Thesis
II
The
second of two courses leading to a research paper of at least 40-60 pages, produced
during two successive semesters, on a topic the student has not yet explored in
a research paper previously submitted in a course taken during the studentŐs
first 21 hours in the Master of Arts in English Education; extensive, focused
research and writing under the direction of a faculty advisor and two other
graduate faculty members who schedule the studentŐs meetings and submission of
work. ENG 6030 consists of the studentŐs drafting, revising, and submitting the
completed, successful thesis to earn a grade of Satisfactory (Pass). Graded on
a Satisfactory (Pass)/Unsatisfactory (Fail) basis. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of 21 hours of graduate work.
E. INTERNSHIP (Courses required for M.A.T. candidates; see
MAT Program Handbook.)
EED 5810.
Internship in Secondary English Education
Ten week, full-time internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting appropriate for 9-12 English licensure. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Approval of the English Education Program Director.
TESL 5810.
Internship in TESOL
Ten week, full-time internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting appropriate for K-12 ESL licensure. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: Approval of the English Education Program Director.