Other Requirements:
A minimum of 6 hours of additional electives either in literature or outside the area of specialization, or a combination. May be taken through other departments and programs when approved by the Director of Graduate Studies in English. Reading knowledge of one classical or modern language approved by the Director of Graduate Studies in English. This requirement may be met by completing at the undergraduate level at least 12 semester hours in the language, or by passing a foreign language proficiency examination.