This degree program is closed to newly-declared majors as of Fall 2004. See your advisor for questions.
The Master of Science in English Education is designed for teachers of English language arts, curriculum directors, and department chairpersons. This program combines formal study of language, composition, literature, and professional education with individual reading and research. In the program, teachers and administrators develop a course of study appropriate to their individual professional goals.
A teaching licensure in the language arts (e.g., English, Speech or Theatre) is required for admission to the program.
An Application for Graduate Study can be downloaded from the College of Graduate Studies web site.
Professor John Banschbach
English Department
Minnesota State University, Mankato
230 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Telephone: (507)389-2680
E-mail: john.banschbach@mnsu.edu
If you do not find answers to your questions on this web page, or if you need more information about this English Department graduate program at the Minnesota State University, Mankato, please contact
Professor Steve Stoynoff
Director of English Graduate Studies
Department of English
Minnesota State University, Mankato
230 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001
Telephone: (507) 389-5502
E-mail:stephen.stoynoff@mnsu.edu
30 credits--Thesis; 34 credits--Alternate Plan Paper.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDFN 600 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 581 | History of the English Language | 4 |
| ENG 582 | English Structure/Pedagogical Grammar I | 4 |
| ENG 585 | Language and Culture in TESL | 4 |
| ENG 623 | Language and the Teaching of English | 3 |
| ENG 631 | Language Planning and Language Policy | 3 |
| ENG 632 | Bilingualism and Second Language Contact | 3 |
| ENG 633 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| ENG 682 | English Grammar | 3 |
| ENG 684 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| ENG 687 | Theory and Practice of Translation | 3 |
| ENG 689 | Studies in English Linguistics | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 525 | Children's Literature | 2-4 |
| ENG 563 | Adolescent Literature | 2 |
| ENG 564 | Teaching Literature in the Middle School | 3 |
| ENG 661 | Topics in Children's and Young Adult Literature | 3 |
Other requirements include a comprehensive exam and a public reading.
Graduate Level courses focused on teaching English include, but are not limited to, the following list:
* a three-week course taught in Britain
Any 5/600 level Professional Education course (excluding EDFN 600) decided in consultation with an advisor.
Courses outside of English and Professional Education.
Alternate Plan Paper (1-2 credits) or Thesis (3-4 credits).
See the list of English graduate courses and descriptions.
| Name | Office, telephone, e-mail | Teaching and research specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Banschbach, John | john.banschbach@mnsu.edu | Composition theory, teaching methods |
| Edstam, Tina | tina.edstam@mnsu.edu | TESL Theory and methods, assessment |
| Flaherty, Terry | terrance.flaherty@mnsu.edu | Adolescent literature, children's literature, methods of teaching writing |
| Smith, Louisa | louisa.smith@mnsu.edu | Children's literature, fantasy |
| Solo, Harry | harry.solo@mnsu.edu | Linguistics and language structure, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics |
| Stoynoff, Steve | stephen.stoynoff@mnsu.edu | TESL methods, curriculum development, language testing, second language acquisition |
Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorial Library includes the Center for Children's and Young Adult Books, a collection of the most recent publications in children's and adolescent literature.
The Lion and the Unicorn, a journal of criticism about children's literature published by Johns Hopkins University, has its editorial offices at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Lion and the Unicorn is a theme- and genre-centered journal that is distributed internationally. One graduate assistantship is assigned to the staff of The Lion and the Unicorn. For further information on The Lion and the Unicorn, please send an e-mail Dr. Louisa Smith, editor.
The Good Thunder Reading Series brings to campus each year a writer of children's or young adult literature. Past guests have included Stephen Schwandt, Chris Crutcher, Patricia Calvert, and Gregory Maguire. For a list of this year's scheduled writers, please link to The Good Thunder Reading Series.
The Department of English employs about 30 teaching assistants at stipends of approximately $8000 over two semesters. Assistants receive full tuition remission for up to 18 credits over the academic year (two semesters). All graduate assistants are required to enroll for a minimum of six credits per semester. Assistants are provided office space and have faculty library privileges.
Teaching Assistants in the English Department typically teach freshman composition. The TA Director provides a supportive atmosphere where assistants learn composition theory and pedagogy. In addition, assistants are trained in the latest methods of computer-assisted writing instruction. For more information, visit the English Graduate Assistantships web page.
Other assistantships are available from Student Affairs, Learning Center, Memorial Library, and Residential Life offices of the University. For a list of available graduate assistantships, visit the Human Resources Job Posting web page on the College of Graduate Studies web site.
For information about other types of financial assistance, students should write to:
Office of Financial Aid
Minnesota State University, Mankato
109 Wigley Administration Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Telephone: (507) 389-1185
Web site: www.mnsu.edu/faids/
