Learning Outcomes

The purpose of the PhD program is to further develop knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary literary studies and to prepare students for an academic or professional career. This is achieved through completing courses in a primary field and an interdisciplinary concentration and developing an original scholarly contribution to the field.

The PhD is conferred upon candidates demonstrating substantial scholarship and an ability to conduct independent research and analysis in interdisciplinary literary and cultural studies. By completing advanced coursework and rigorous skills training, the doctoral program prepares students to contribute to the knowledge of interdisciplinary literary and cultural studies and interpret and present such research results.