The Public Texts program is the only M.A. in English Literature in Canada to offer you three ways to complete your degree: by Major Research Paper, by Thesis or by Internship.
Whichever path you choose, you will receive exceptional training in fields of inquiry that are receiving growing academic attention throughout the world: the electronic production and circulation of texts, oral performance traditions, the relationship between text and image, theories of publics, and the history of the book. Whichever way you choose to complete it, the M.A. in Public Texts gives you a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting intellectual community actively engaged in considering theoretical, historical and practical aspects of the production and reception of texts.
1. Thesis - details
- Core courses (1 credit)
- Colloquium and Research & Professional Development Seminar (1 credit Pass/Fail)
- 2 elective courses (1 credit)
- Thesis (2 credits)
2. Major Research Paper - details
- Core courses (1 credit)
- Colloquium and Research & Professional Development Seminar (1 credit Pass/Fail)
- 4 elective courses (2 credits)
- Major Research Paper (1 credit)
3. Internship - details
- Core courses (1 credit)
- Colloquium and Research & Professional Development Seminar (1 credit Pass/Fail)
- 4 elective courses (2 credits)
- Internship (1 credit)
THE THREE OPTIONS COMPARED |
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THESIS |
MRP |
INTERNSHIP |
| CREDITS |
2 |
1 |
1 |
| PAGES |
100-120 |
50-60 |
App. 30 |
| ADDITIONAL SUPERVISOR / READER |
2nd Member of 2-Member Supervisory Committee |
2nd Reader |
Internship Placement Supervisor |
| ADDITIONAL EXAMINER |
3rd Member of 3-Member Examining Committee |
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YEAR 1 |
| SEPTEMBER |
Meet with Supervisor |
Meet with Supervisor |
Meet with Supervisor |
| DECEMBER / JANUARY |
Initial Proposal |
Initial Proposal |
Initial Proposal |
| 2nd Member of Supervisory Committee Chosen |
2nd Reader Chosen |
Internship Placement Supervisor Chosen |
| Agreement Signed |
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| MARCH |
Final Proposal |
Final Proposal |
Final Proposal |
| AUGUST |
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MRP Completed and Submitted |
Internship Completed and Research Essay Submitted |
YEAR 2 |
| Beginning of APRIL |
First Draft Submitted to Supervisory Committee |
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| End of APRIL |
Supervisory Committee Responds |
| End of MAY |
Revised Draft Submitted to Supervisory Committee |
| End of JUNE |
Final Draft Signed off by Supervisory Committee and Submitted to 3rd Member of Examining Committee |
| Middle of JULY |
Defense |
| Beginning of AUGUST |
Final Copy Submitted by student to Graduate Studies |
Part-time
Students may pursue their M.A. degree on a part-time basis. The minimum time for completion for part-time students will be 2 years and the maximum time will be 5 years.
Humber College Option
Students enrolled in the Creative Book Publishing Program will spend their third semester at Humber College. They will then have an extra semester to complete their degree at Trent.
