Upon the successful completion of the Doctorate Program in English Literature the student should be able to:
- Analyze the purpose, style, and genre of literary texts, identifying how these elements contribute to achieving specific literary, rhetorical, and aesthetic effects.
- Analyze the interrelationship between literary texts and their historical, social, and political contexts, exploring how these factors shape their meaning and reception.
- Evaluate the theoretical frameworks and critical methodologies employed in the analysis of literature, rhetoric, and the teaching of reading and writing, assessing their strengths and limitations.
- Critique a wide range of literary and rhetorical texts, including influential critical commentary, assessing their contributions to literary discourse and their engagement with broader cultural, social, and political themes.
- Critically assess peers' work in fiction or poetry, offering constructive feedback that enhances the quality of the creative or scholarly writing process.
- Evaluate literary works through a range of critical and theoretical lenses, formulating well-supported judgments about their significance and implications within the broader literary canon.
- Develop academic and pedagogical expertise, fostering the skills necessary for a successful transition into the academic and professional job market, and show respect of cultural diversity, ethics and professional behavior.
- Collaborate effectively with peers and scholars, demonstrating professionalism and responsibility in both independent and collective research endeavors.
- Synthesize existing literature and research methodologies to generate original hypotheses, culminating in the production of a high-quality term suitable for top-tier academic journals.
- Create an individual research specialization, synthesizing primary and secondary texts to develop original insights and form the foundation for a substantial PhD thesis.
The following are the doctorate programs in English Literature referenced in the benchmarking process for developing the learning outcomes:
1. PhD program in English Literature at Harvard University:
https://gsas.harvard.edu/policy/english
2. PhD program in English Literature at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik:
https://www.usek.edu.lb/en/department-of-english-language-and-literature/phd-in-english-language-and-literature-2?t=5