MA English – Teaching of Writing and Literature
At the core of the English – Teaching of Writing and Literature concentration from George Mason University are courses on pedagogies of literature and composition, reinforced by courses in literature, writing, linguistics, and theory.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, May, August
Tuition Fee
$ 1,431 per credit
Location
Fairfax, United States
About the programme
The English – Teaching of Writing and Literature program at George Mason University offers practicing educators the opportunity to renew knowledge and envision new paths as instructors.
Students new to the field will benefit from an array of perspectives afforded by this program’s breadth.
Why choose this concentration?
- Experienced teachers looking for professional development in teaching literature or integrating composition into their courses should choose this concentration.
- New teachers or those about to begin teaching should choose this concentration for its foundational instruction in composition theory and pedagogical research.
Courses include:
- Proseminar in Composition Instruction
- Northern Virginia Writing Project Inservice Program
- Visiting Writers
- Composition Theory
- Studies in Rhetoric
- Field Work in Applied Linguistics