I primarily direct the Literary Studies program; prospective students who are interested in studying in other areas and who need assistance should contact the appropriate area directors. I extend a warm welcome to all the incoming students arriving from across the U. While you are here, those of us on the English Department faculty will do all we can to make sure you acquire both breadth of knowledge and the particular skills you need to excel in your area of focus, and that you do so in a climate that is both supportive and intellectually challenging.
The degree focus has two major phases: during the first phase, the candidate undertakes course work culminating in the doctoral preliminary examination; during the second phase, the candidate writes the dissertation.
The focus is designed to give candidates the skills and the command of materials to do original scholarly work of a high order. The PhD is an advanced research degree. The program assumes that an entering student has a wide knowledge of applied linguistics or linguistics or a related field. In addition, entrance into the program presumes courses in the history of English and English dialects equivalent to English and respectively , and courses in English syntax and English phonology equivalent to English and respectively.
The degree program has two major phases. During the first phase, the candidate undertakes course work culminating in the doctoral preliminary examination. During the second phase, the candidate writes the dissertation. The program is designed to give candidates the skills and the command of materials to do original scholarly work of a high order. Courses taken at UW-Madison for the MA degree in linguistics or applied linguistics do not count toward satisfaction of the PhD course requirements, except those that satisfy prerequisites.
Appropriate graduate courses taken in degree programs elsewhere may be counted as soon as the student has completed a semester of satisfactory work at Madison. For admissions information and to download application forms, please see the graduate admissions section of this site, or contact:. In the semester in which these requirements are completed, and thereafter, the course load may be reduced. A student may take English reading for prelims for the first time in the semester in which that student is completing the English Course Requirements B.
All English course requirements must be completed with grades of B or better before the student takes the preliminary examination.
Students entering the PhD program will be expected to have had the following courses, or their equivalents if not, the student must take the courses, which will not count toward the minimum of seven graduate courses required for the program :.
In order to be granted candidacy, students must complete a minimum of seven 7 graduate courses or seminars beyond coursework taken for the MA degree and approved by the ELL PhD advisor. Although superior work in these courses is usually deemed sufficient to satisfy the requirement, formal examination in the minor remains at the discretion of the minor department.
A student must obtain permission from his or her advisor to exercise the Minor Option B for which, see the Graduate School Bulletin and must have at least a 3. A each semester of at least 3. The grade of P—for Progress—will be treated as a B in any course except English Incompletes will be allowed only in extraordinary circumstances and they must be removed within eight weeks of the following semester of registration.
If they are not removed within that time they will revert to a failure unless special dispensation is granted by the Director of Graduate Studies. Should those answers be insufficient, please consult our list of Graduate studies contacts. The deadline for applications to all M. The deadline for applications to the M. Graduate programs in English are full-time programs. Students are expected to enroll full-time until required coursework is completed.
Funding available for students pursuing the M. Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career. Young, R. Department of English Helen C. Robyn Shanahan, Graduate Coordinator rjshanahan wisc. Graduate School grad. U niversity of W isconsin —Madison. Summer Deadline The program does not admit in the summer.
Other Test s e. Graduate School Resources Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Program Resources Prospective students should see the program website for funding information. On This Page.
UW—Madison University Special With program approval, students are allowed to count no more than 6 credits of coursework numbered or above taken as a UW—Madison Special student. Probation The Graduate School regularly reviews the record of any student who earned grades of BC, C, D, F, or Incomplete in a graduate course or above , or grade of U in research credits.
A committee often accomplishes advising for the students in the early stages of their studies. Other Graduate programs in English are full-time programs. Graduate School Resources Take advantage of the Graduate School's professional development resources to build skills, thrive academically, and launch your career.
Articulates research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice within the field of study. Conducts research according to recognized standards in the field and crafts persuasive and original arguments that make a substantive contribution to the field.
Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner that advances and articulates the value of contributions of the field of study to society Demonstrates knowledge and practice of pedagogy consistent with discipline and with field of study Fosters ethical and professional conduct.
English, Ph. Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, Ph. At least half of degree coursework 26 credits out of 51 total credits must be completed graduate-level coursework; courses with the Graduate Level Coursework attribute are identified and searchable in the university's Course Guide.
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