The master's program in English emphasizes literary criticism understood as elucidation of individual works and development of standards of judgment. The atmosphere of study is set by the understanding that poetry offers reliable access to a wisdom, which, although perhaps distinct from philosophy, is comparable to philosophy in its breadth and penetration.
Intended for those who wish to pursue the advanced study of literature in English within the context of the Western tradition of culture and thought, students tailor a curriculum to gain excellent preparation for a career in teaching, higher education, journalism, law or business. It is also an excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue a doctorate at any university, in any number of programs in the humanities.
The goal of the program is to develop and perfect a student's capacities for sophisticated and independent thinking about literature, through which one can reach wisdom about the human condition. Therefore, it is focused on the humanities, broadly understood, as this combination allows students to achieve an unusual depth and breadth of understanding. Students are encouraged to integrate their literary studies with the integrated and overlapping traditions of philosophy, politics, and culture.
An undergraduate degree in English is not prerequisite for entrance. The master's program is designed for those interested in deepening their knowledge and competence in the analysis of and the writing about literature and students who want to increase their knowledge of the English literary tradition and the philosophy and theory of art.
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The university mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Jack Towne, Ph.D. (April 23, 1927 - July 8, 2019), who passed away in his Irving home at age 92. He had a long, celebrated career in education, culminating in his roles at UD.
+ Read MoreJuly 1 marked an era of new beginnings at the University of Dallas as Thomas S. Hibbs, Ph.D., BA '82 MA '83, stepped into the limelight as the university’s ninth and first alumnus president. And his early morning arrival on UD’s Irving campus denoted a full-circle homecoming for the former Holy Trinity seminarian.
+ Read MoreOn July 9, President Thomas S. Hibbs, Ph.D., BA '82 MA '83, along with Alex and Martha Galbraith, parents of alumna Alison Galbraith, BA '12, signed the C.W. Eaker Scholarship Fund for Chemistry/Biochemistry at UD. The endowed scholarship is the first to be received by Hibbs since his presidency began on July 1; it honors longtime and much-loved chemistry professor C.W. Eaker, Ph.D., who served UD with distinction for over 40 years, first as a faculty member, then as dean of Constantin College and finally as provost of the university.
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