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The PhD is conferred upon candidates who have produced substantial scholarship and demonstrated the ability to conduct independent research and analysis in English. Through completing advanced coursework and rigorous skills training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to the discipline of English Literature and present the results of such research.