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Master of Arts
MACotermOverview
To study English at Stanford is to explore, profoundly and rewardingly, the rich legacy of literature written in English, past and present. The department offers many courses on individual authors, the history of literary genres, literary theory, new media, and creative writing. Given the emphasis on critical thinking and interpretation, the English major is, in turn, an excellent preparation for many professional fields, including teaching, journalism, law, publishing, medicine, and business. The graduate program features rigorous training in the research and analysis of British, American, and global literary histories and texts, preparing students to produce scholarship of originality and importance and to teach literature at the highest levels.