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Students gain advanced knowledge of literature from the British Middle Ages and colonial America to global/postcolonial and U.S. contemporary, as well as knowledge of literary theory, literary analysis, and interdisciplinary methods. The course of study balances coverage of national literary traditions with innovative methods and topics such as literature and science; literature and environment; translation; gender and sexuality studies; and race studies. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in English, or demonstrated skill in creative writing for careers as professional writers.
Ph.D. Plan B
College of Letters and Science
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Program Coordinator
Aaron Barstow
(530) 752-2738 | [email protected]
Graduate Program Chair
Hsuan Hsu
(530) 752-1696 | [email protected]
Department Chair
Tobias Menely
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Program Chair
Michael Ziser
(530) 752-1696 | [email protected]
Additional Contacts
Advisor: General
Pamela Houston
English
(530) 752-3334 | [email protected]
Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact
Hsuan Hsu
English
(530) 752-1696 | [email protected]
Advisor: General
Kathleen Peterson
English
(530) 752-1696 | [email protected]
Advisor: General
Claire Waters
English
(530) 752-9349 | [email protected]
Internal Fellowship Analyst
Heidi West
(530) 754-9473 | [email protected]
Senior Academic Advisor
Brittney Dinelli
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External Fellowship Analyst
Yvette Garcia
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