Literature and Language - Marymount University

Literature and Language from Marymount University is a Campus Master Literature degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Marymount's Master of Arts in Literature and Language program deepens students' understanding of the human condition. Literary study enhances cultural awareness and aesthetic appreciation, fosters sensitivity and mental suppleness through consideration of multiple viewpoints, and encourages critical thinking by approaching texts from a variety of critical perspectives. Linguistic and rhetorical study heightens understanding of the theoretical, creative, and practical aspects of language and perfects students' ability to critique and improve their own writing in light of its purpose and audience. Marymount's program prepares students for further advanced study or for careers and enrichment in such fields as secondary school and community college teaching as well as writing, research, and editing in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Qualified individuals who seek intellectual enrichment through stimulating study and ongoing dialogue about topics of human interest may also enroll in the program. The program also opens doors of opportunity for students to Enhance writing skills ? Emphasis on sustained writing projects hones students' analytical, research, and writing skills. The Master's Project provides the opportunity to produce a piece of polished research useful for a portfolio or for a conference presentation. Perfect presentational skills ? classroom presentations build confidence and skill and the annual Student Research Conference offers experience in presenting in a public forum. Gain teaching experience ? Graduate assistants work with course instructors to gain classroom experience in writing and literature classes. Students may participate in a mentored teaching experience at Northern Virginia Community College. Prepare for, or enhance, careers ? Graduates have moved into positions in editing, writing, development and fund raising, college admissions, private school and community college teaching, and project management. Prepare for doctoral study ? graduates have gone on to doctoral work in rhetoric and literature View more details on Marymount University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Literature courses.