TabsOverviewMaster degrees of Arts in English Literature Contains 4 specializations: Criticism Poetry Drama Fiction CollegeCollege of ArtsCampusRayyan - DammamTrackArts and EducationLevelPostgraduateDegreeMAGenderFemale, MaleYears of study2Credit hours30Additional requirementsWritten DissertationProgram Mission: To provide high quality education and scientific research in the various areas of Literature to enrich literary studies that serve the community. Program Goals: Providing broad theoretical and practical knowledge of English Literature. Preparing postgraduate students to conduct innovative research in their fields of Literature. Enriching universities, at local and regional levels, with highly qualified academics in the field of Literature who are able to serve the society in different areas. Program Graduates’ Attributes: 1.Qualified researchers in the field of literature who are interdisciplinary and inter-culturally oriented. 2.Critical thinkers who are equipped to scrutinize and offer insightful readings of literary works and cultural issues. 3.Effective communicators. 4.Ethical and responsible individuals. 5.Effective technology users who utilize digital information technology skills for learning and research. Program System The program is conducted through courses and a thesis. Credit hours 24 study units + 6 Thesis Graduation requirements: Success in all courses with a grade of no less than “good” in these courses and a cumulative grade of no less than “very good.” Successfully discuss the thesis before a jury and complete all required amendments (if any) as deemed necessary by this committee. Guidelines MA Literature Handbook (Thesis). MA Literature Handbook (Coursework). AdmissionAdmission Requirements Admission to the program is subject to the Higher Education requirements of the Saudi universities and the admission requirements approved by the Department of English Board: BA degree in English Language from any university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education with a minimum grade of B. Passing additional complementary courses in linguistics in accordance with rules. Minimum score of (6) in IELTS or any other equivalent test. Passing the written test and the interview conducted by the Department. Study planThe program study plan applies a blended system of taught courses and thesis and has four specializations: Criticism, Poetry, Drama, and Fiction. Two academic semesters are dedicated to complete the taught courses: shared courses should be completed in the first semester, and specialized courses in any of the four above mentioned specializations should be completed in the second semester. Upon completion of the taught courses, the student embarks on preparing the thesis in her area of specialization. The program includes (30) credit hours . MA Literature Study PlanSecond year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL 570 Thesis 6 - - Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite ENGL 570 Thesis 6 - -