Overview

All English PhD students at Case Western Reserve University must complete English 506: Professional Communication, Theory and Practice; and English 487: Literary and Critical Theory (or another theory course).

Features

Those who have not completed the equivalent of English 400: Composition and the Teaching of Writing in the course of MA work must complete that essential training as soon as possible. There are no distribution requirements for doctoral coursework.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Communication, Theory and Practice

Literary and Critical Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies View 228 other PhDs in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete School of Graduate Studies application

Statement of Scholarly Purpose (PDF format, please) (NB: the Department does not require a separate personal statement – applicants can disregard that request on the electronic application)

Writing Sample (PDF format, please; 15-20 pp. analytic paper). All students, including those interested in pursuing creative or public-facing writing, should submit a full and substantial scholarly writing sample. Optionally, an additional creative sample may also be submitted.

GRE scores (report General Scores to the university using code 1105, not to the English department). (Optional)

Transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Unofficial copies may be uploaded to online application. (Official copies are not necessary until acceptance.)

University application fee (Note that application fees to do not come to the Department)

Tuition Fee

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International

52368 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2182 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

52368 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2182 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

52368 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2182 USD per credit during 36 months.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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