English (Ph.D.)
ӰרI really cannot express enough the quality of instruction. My professors were exemplary. At UL Lafayette, I found academic mentorship that was not only affirming, but valuable to an academic career.Ӱר
The Ph.D. program in English at UL Lafayette affords students close professional guidance from a diverse graduate faculty distinguished in its commitment to both teaching and research. All doctorates in English have a foundation in British and American language and literature, thus students receive a broad education in the discipline that prepares them to teach effectively at any college level and provides the background for advanced research in their areas of particular expertise. Students also receive training in preparation for career diversity.
Ph.D. students may choose from the following concentrations:
- Literary and Cultural Studies
- Creative Writing
- Folklore
- Linguistics
- Rhetoric & Composition
Ph.D. Exam Areas
Ph.D. students design three areas of concentration for their comprehensive exams with guidance from exam committee members of their choosing. Some possible areas include:
Ӱר English Literature to c.1500
Ӱר English Literature of the Renaissance
Ӱר English Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
Ӱר British Literature of the Nineteenth Century
Ӱר British Literature from c.1900 to the Present
Ӱר American Literature to 1865
Ӱר American Literature from 1865 to 1945
Ӱר American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Ӱר Literary Theory
Ӱר Rhetoric and Composition Studies
Ӱר African American Literature
Ӱר Black Studies
Ӱר ChildrenӰרs Literature
Ӱר Creative Writing Pedagogy
Ӱר Drama
Ӱר Feminist Theory and Criticism
Ӱר Narrative Film
Ӱר Southern Literary Studies
Ӱר Speculative Fiction
Ӱר Folklore Studies
Related Programs
English at UL Lafayette
Literary Journals
Get involved with , the graduate-run literary journal housed in the English department, and , our in-house print literary journal featuring creative work from current students.
Community Sharing
As one of the English DepartmentӰרs longest-standing traditions, the features weekly readings of original poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, drama, and experimental works from UL graduate students and faculty.
The Studio
The Studio serves as a 21st-century lab and small-group workspace for UL students in the English Department to learn, create, prosper, and transition from student to professional. Students can work on and complete solo or collaborative projects for clients, including local non-profits and UL programs, with the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Teaching Experience
The English department offers graduate students the opportunity to Ӱרan experience that is extremely valuable on the job market.
