Doctor of Philosophy in English - Writing and Language Studies

University of Memphis

Upon entering the PhD program a student chooses an advisor in his or her concentration. The advisor will monitor the student’s progress towards completion of the degree. Each semester the Graduate Studies Committee will examine the academic progress of all students for retention in the program. If a student receives either two C’s one D or one F grade in any English graduate level course that student will be subject to review and could be dismissed from the program. In order to remain in good standing all graduate students must maintain a 3.0 average in English Department courses. Students who are on academic probation for two consecutive semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program. The student must complete two successive terms full time excluding summer sessions to fulfill residency requirements. PhD students pursuing this track must complete Students in both Tracks in Literary and Cultural Studies must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one foreign language. Appropriate language must be approved by the student’s advisor and the graduate coordinator as relevant to the student’s course of study. Students in both Tracks in Literary and Cultural Studies must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one foreign language. Appropriate language must be approved by the student’s advisor and the graduate coordinator as relevant to the student’s course of study. Students who pass the exam will be allowed to advance to doctoral level study. After completing the rest of their required courses after satisfying their language and or research requirement and before they begin writing their dissertations students must pass comprehensive examinations in accordance with concentration guidelines.