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MA English and Related Literature (by research)

Carry out a research project on any period of English literature under the guidance of our expert academics.

Carry out extended research from across a range of literary periods and genres. Develop your ideas under the guidance of expert academics to build a sustained argument.

Your research

The MA by research is available on a full-time or part-time basis. You'll receive training in research methods and an opportunity for supervised study leading to the presentation of a dissertation which offers a sustained argument in relation to any period of English literature, or any of our related areas of study.

You'll write a supervised dissertation of between 25,000 and 30,000 words. This word limit includes quotations and footnotes, but excludes the bibliography and plate/figure captions.

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We're a top ten research department according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

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Committed to equality

We're proud to hold an Athena Swan Bronze award in recognition of the work we do to support gender equality in English.

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Supervision

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Research training

You'll receive training in research methods and skills appropriate to the stage you've reached and the nature of your work. In addition to regular supervisory meetings to discuss planning, researching and writing the thesis, we offer sessions on bibliographic and archival resources (digital, print and manuscript). You'll receive guidance in applying to and presenting at professional conferences, preparing and submitting material for publication and applying for jobs. We meet other training needs in handling research data, various modern languages, palaeography and bibliography. Classical and medieval Latin are also available.

You'll also benefit from the rich array of research and training sessions at the   Humanities Research Centre .

Course location

This course is run by the Department of English and Related Literature.

You'll be based on  Campus West , though your research may take you further afield.

Entry requirements

For an MA by research, you should hold or be predicted to achieve a first-class degree with honours (or equivalent international qualification). A Masters degree is not necessary. 

The undergraduate degree should be in literature, or in a related subject that is closely tied to the proposed research project. 

Other relevant experience and expertise may also be considered:

• Evidence of training in research techniques may be an advantage.
• It is expected that you would be familiar with the recent published work of your proposed supervisor.
• Publications are not required and we don't expect you to have been published before you start your research degrees.

Supervisors interview prospective research students to ensure good supervisory match and to help with funding applications.

The core deciding factor for admission is the quality of the research proposal, though your whole academic profile will be taken into account. We're committed to ensuring that no prospective or existing student is treated less favourably. See our admissions policy for more information.

Take a look at the supporting documents you may need for your application.

Before applying, we advise you to identify a potential supervisor in the department. Preliminary enquiries are welcomed and should be made as early as possible. Please email one member of staff at a time, after checking that their research expertise matches your project. Emailing several staff members at a time regardless of the relationship between their research interests and yours means that you are unlikely to find a good supervisory match. 

If it's not clear which member of staff is appropriate, you should email the Graduate Chair .

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English language requirements

You'll need to provide evidence of your proficiency in English if it's not your first language.

Check your English language requirements

Research proposal

In order to apply for an MRes, we ask that you submit a research proposal as part of your application.

When making your application, you're advised to make your research proposals as specific and clear as possible. Please indicate the member(s) of staff that you'd wish to work with

You’ll need to provide a summary of between 250 and 350 words in length of your research proposal and a longer version of around 800 words (limit of 1000). The proposal for the MA in English (by research) should be 400–500 words.

Your research proposal should:

• Identify the precise topic of your topic and communicate the main aim of your research.
• Provide a rigorous and thorough description of your proposed research, including the contributions you will make to current scholarly conversations and debates. Creative Writing proposals should include plans for a critical research and a creative component.
• Describe any previous work you have done in this area, with reference to relevant literature you have read so far.
• Communicate the central sources that the project will address and engage.
• Offer an outline of the argument’s main claims and contributions. Give a clear indication of the authors and texts that your project will address.
• Include the academic factors, such as university facilities, libraries resources, centres, other resources, and / or staff, which have specifically led you to apply to York.

What we look for:

• How you place your topic in conversation with the scholarly landscape: what has been accomplished and what you plan to achieve. This is your chance to show that you have a good understanding of the relevant work on your topic and that you have identified a new way or research question to approach the topic.
• Your voice as a scholar and critical thinker. In clean, clear prose, show those who will assess your application how your proposal demonstrates your original thinking and the potential of your research.
• Your fit with York, including the reasons for working with your supervisor and relevant research schools and centres.
• Above all, remember that there isn’t one uniform way to structure and arrange your research proposal, and that your approach will necessarily reflect your chosen topic.

Careers and skills

Our dedicated careers team offer specific support, including a programme of professional researcher development . We also offer careers workshops and 1:1 career support sessions. They will help you to build up your employability portfolio and to engage in activities that will improve your skills and experience within and outside your research work.

Our postgraduates go into academia and teaching, arts administration, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, social work, politics, the civil service, management consultancy and many more professions.

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MA in English Theses

Theses/dissertations from 2018 2018.

Implementing Critical Analysis in the Classroom to Negate Southern Stereotypes in Multi-Media , Julie Broyhill

Fan Fiction in the English Language Arts Classroom , Kristen Finucan

Transferring the Mantle: The Voice of the Poet Prophet in the Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Emily Dickinson , Heidi Brown Hyde

The Effects of Social Media as Low-Stakes Writing Tasks , Roxanne Loving

Student and Teacher Perceptions of Multiliterate Assignments Utilizing 21st Century Skills , Jessica Kennedy Miller

The Storytellers’ Trauma: A Place to Call Home in Caribbean Literature , Ilari Pass

Post Title IX Representations of Professional Female Athletes , Emily Shaw

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

“Not as She is” but as She is Expected to Be: Representations, Limitations, and Implications of the “Woman” and Womanhood in Selected Victorian Literature and Contemporary Chick Lit. , Amanda Ellen Bridgers

The Intrinsic Factors that Influence Successful College Writing , Kenneth Dean Carlstrom

"Where nature was most plain and pure": The Sacred Locus Amoenus and its Profane Threat in Andrew Marvell's Pastoral Poetry , James Brent King

Colorblind: How Cable News and the “Cult of Objectivity” Normalized Racism in Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign , Amanda Leeann Shoaf

Gaming The Comic Book: Turning The Page on How Comics and Videogames Intersect as Interactive, Digital Experiences , Joseph Austin Thurmond

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Nature, Function, and Value of Emojis as Contemporary Tools of Digital Interpersonal Communication , Nicole L. Bliss-Carroll

Exile and Identity: Chaim Potok's Contribution to Jewish-American Literature , Sarah Anne Hamner

A Woman's Voice and Identity: Narrative Métissage as a Solution to Voicelessness in American Literature , Kali Lauren Oldacre

Pop, Hip Hop, and Empire, Study of a New Pedagogical Approach in a Developmental Reading and English Class , Karen Denise Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Abandoning the Shadows and Seizing the Stage: A Perspective on a Feminine Discourse of Resistance Theatre as Informed by the Work of Susanna Centlivre, Eliza Haywood, Frances Sheridan, Hannah Cowley, and the Sistren Theatre Collective , Brianna A. Bleymaier

Mexican Immigrants as "Other": An Interdisciplinary Analysis of U.S. Immigration Legislation and Political Cartoons , Olivia Teague Morgan

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

"I Am a Living Enigma - And You Want To Know the Right Reading of Me": Gender Anxiety in Wilkie Collins's The Haunted Hotel and The Guilty River , Hannah Allford

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Gender Performance and the Reclamation of Masculinity in Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns , John William Salyers Jr.

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

"That's a Lotta Faith We're Putting in a Word": Language, Religion, and Heteroglossia as Oppression and Resistance in Comtemporary British Dystopian Fiction , Haley Cassandra Gambrell

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Mirroring the Madness: Caribbean Female Development in the Works of Elizabeth Nunez , Lauren Delli Santi

"Atlas Shrugged" and third-wave feminism: An unlikely alliance , Paul McMahan

"Sit back down where you belong, in the corner of my bar with your high heels on": The use of cross-dressing in order to achieve female agency in Shakespeare's transvestite comedies , Heather Lynn Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Between the Way to the Cross and Emmaus: Deconstructing Identity in the 325 CE Council of Nicaea and "The Shack" , Trevar Simmons

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MA English Literature by Research

Our English Literature degrees are taught in small tutorial groups by experienced academics with international research profiles.

Course overview

• Sep, 1 Year
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• Master of Arts by Research
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About the Course

Course outline.

The MA in English Literature by research is taught through seminars, group sessions, and personalised one-to-one teaching with a first and second supervisor. A postgraduate reading group, and seminars led by staff and guest speakers, gradually develop the insights needed to complete your research project.

• a research proposal
• a bibliography
• a short essay
• a longer Dissertation

There are no exams.

This is an opportunity to work closely on a writer or topic that fascinates you, within a supportive environment. You can undertake research in most literary topics within the period 1550 to the present day. You start by developing the Project Preliminaries with your supervisors: the research proposal, bibliography, and essay. Then you progress to the full Dissertation (25,000-30,000 words), written under the guidance of your supervisors.

The MA commences in September or January each year, on a full- or part-time basis. The MA takes one year full-time, two years part-time.

For the MA, full-time attendance on campus is not required, but overseas students in particular, or home students wishing to use libraries intensively, may apply for a room in University accommodation. Alternately, you can travel in for the teaching days, usually Wednesdays during term. The one-to-one sessions with your supervisors can be arranged for any day of the week.

Application process

Please fill in the application form above (“Apply Now”), giving as much detail as possible. In the “Personal Statement” section, give an outline of your ideas so far for your research project (300-500 words). This could include:

• the general area (e.g. “I am interested in the general area of Modernist writing and in particular the work of T. S. Eliot. I propose to consider in depth … ̕”
• your method or approach to study (e.g. “I intend to work with the new edition of T. S. Eliot’s work by Christopher Ricks, to consider how it changes our understanding of …”; “I want to consider the way gender-based approaches to Eliot’s work…” )
• a short bibliography of relevant works. See below, for some recent projects in the Department.

At this stage we do not expect a fully-formed view of the project, rather an indication of the area you are interested in. If you would like to discuss your research ideas before applying, please e-mail: Dr Peter Sloane: [email protected]

For other queries about the MA, contact the Admissions Office on [email protected] or 01280 820227.

Recent projects

• The treatment of the family in the novels of Elizabeth Bowen
• C. S. Lewis, scholar and writer
• form and vision in the works of Jeanette Winterson
• the staging of evil in Macbeth
• Enlightenment feminism in the novels of the Brontës
• the supernatural in the novels of Joseph Conrad
• form and experiment in Modernist narratives.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements.

The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows:

• a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,
• a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience

Mature students

Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.  Due to their flexibility, our MAs by research attract a wide variety of applicants from a range of backgrounds, including people in full-time employment and retirees. Our current students range in age from 21 to 75.

International students

We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.

The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor .

English levels

If English is not your first language, please check our postgraduate English language requirements . If your English levels don’t meet our minimum requirements, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes .

Selection process

Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus. If you are an international applicant, it may not be possible for you to visit in person, so if the Admissions Tutor has any queries about your application you may be conducted by Microsoft Teams, email or phone.

The Admissions Team would be happy to answer any questions you may have, call us on +44 (0)1280 820227 or get in touch via our online form.

Student Contract for prospective students

When you are offered a place at the University you will be notified of the student contract between the University and students on our courses of study. When you accept an offer of a place on the course at the University a legal contract is formed between you and the University on the basis of the student contract in your offer letter. Your offer letter and the student contract contain important information which you should read carefully before accepting an offer.  Read the Student Contract.

Teaching & Assessment

Quality teaching.

We offer high quality, traditional Oxbridge-style teaching, which leads to our degrees being recognised around the world. The standards of degrees and awards are safeguarded by distinguished external examiners – senior academic staff from other universities in the UK – who approve and moderate assessed work.

Teaching methods

At the heart of the MA is the close working relationship between candidate and supervisor. While the final thesis must be the candidate’s independent work, it is the supervisor who offers advice on refining the topic (if necessary), on primary sources, on secondary reading, on research techniques and on writing the final thesis. Supervisors and candidates meet frequently throughout the year, and not less than twice a term; and the supervisor is always the candidate’s primary contact for academic advice and support.

Those with limited time may prefer to spread the writing of their dissertation over two years, in which case an individual timetable of lectures and supervisions will be arranged.

After Your Course

Graduate employment.

Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. Among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate.

Fees & Scholarships

The fees for this course are:

The University reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If the University intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.

Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.

Postgraduate loan scheme

A system of postgraduate loans for Masters’ degrees in the UK is supported by the UK Government. The loan will provide up to £11,222 for taught and research Masters’ courses in all subject areas. The loans can be used for tuition fees, living expenses or both.

Scholarships

Details of scholarships can be found on our Bursaries and Scholarships page . You should make an application to study at the University and receive an offer letter confirming our acceptance of your application before applying for a scholarship.

You may also find it useful to visit our External Funding page .

Accommodation

If you require short-term accommodation in Buckingham we would be happy to provide a list of local bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation . Alternatively, please contact our Accommodation Office for advice.

How To Apply

You can apply directly using our online application form.

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Graduate Thesis Examples

The subjects of MA theses have included studies of individual poets or dramatists, novelists or autobiographers, as well as explorations of literary movements, themes or periods. View our more recent titles below.

Our Recent Titles:

• “The Bottom and the Orchard: Where Space and Place are Created, Controlled, and Maintained in  Sula  and  Recitatif ” (2024 Anyabwile)
• “The Great (Genre) Escape” (2024 Perrin)
• “Modality and Sociality in Elizabeth Gaskell’s  Cranford ” (2024 Perry)
• “‘Don’t Question the Experts’: Autistic Autobiographies, Expert Paratexts, and Epistemic Injustice” (2024 Thompson)
• “Preracial Panem: Understanding Racial Identity in Suzanne Collins’s  The Hunger Games  Trilogy and Prequel  The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ” (2024 Wooten)
• “Parts of the Story: An Illustrated Short Story Collection” (2023 Beal)
• “‘What lady wouldn’t wish to join causes with women who stood up for other women?’: Heroines’ Rivalries and Friendships in Popular Romance Novels” (2023 Bradford)
• “Breaking Away: Some Essays on Influence” (2023 Ferrer)
• “Posting to Engage: A Study of the Effects of Recovery-Oriented Rhetoric on Community Building for Individuals with Eating Disorders and Associated Symptoms on Instagram” (2023 Horton)
• “Being Born: A Memoir of Self-Making in Four Parts” (2023 Langford)
• “‘Widen the Lens and See’: Poetry, Photography, and the Act of Witness in Muriel Rukeyser’s ‘The Book of the Dead’” (2023 Marlow)
• “Engaging Secondary Students Through Secondary Worlds: An Approach to Teaching Tolkien at the High School Level” (2022 Casey)
• “The Religious and the Secular Mythology in  Idylls of the King ” (2022 Kirkendall)
• “‘…A Hideous Monster’: Social Repression and Rebellion in Gregory Corso’s ‘The American Way’” (2022 LeBey)
• “Individualism, Materialism, and Sacrifice in Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ and Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Nightingale’” (2022 Nalbandian)
• “Burying the Carnival” (2022 Overdurf)
• “Attending to Time in Narratives of Enslavement: Temporal Alterities and Lived Experiences of Time in Toni Morrison’s  Beloved ” (2021 Bischoff)
• “‘Beasts who walk alone’: Narrating Queer Abjection in Djuna Barnes’s  Nightwood  and Jordy Rosenberg’s  Confessions of the Fox ” (2021 McGuirk)
• “Reach Out and Touch Faith: Haptic Reciprocity in Milton’s  Paradise Lost ” (2021 Ricks)
• “Gender Matters: Amante’s Gender Construction in Elizabeth Gaskell’s ‘The Grey Woman’” (2021 Willis)
• “Braddon’s Body of Bigamy: A Corpus Stylistics Analysis” (2021 Waxman)
• “‘Memory is all that Matters;’ Queer Latinx Temporality and the Memory-Making Process” (2020 Caicedo)
• “Old Wives’ Tales: Mothers & Daughters, Wives & Witches (Stories)” (2020 Champagne)
• “‘Numbed and Mortified’: Labor, Empathy, and Acquired Disability in  King Lear  and  Titus Andronicus : (2020 Harrington)
• “‘More Forms and Stranger’: Queer Feminism and the Aesthetic of Sapphic Camp (2020 Kennedy)
• “A Discourse and Statistical Approach to Intersections of Gender and Race in Melville’s  Typee ” (2020 Post)
• “Prophetic Un-speaking: The Language of Inheritance and Original Sin in  Paradise Lost  and S alve Deus Rex Judaeorum ” (2019 Darrow)
• “‘The Frame of her Eternal Dream’: From  Thel  to Dreamscapes of Influence” (2019 Gallo)
• “‘The Murmure and the Cherles Rebellying’: Poetic and Economic Interpretations of the Great Revolt of 1381” (2019 Noell)
• “Dialogic Convergences of Spatiality, Racial Identity, and the American Cultural Imagination” (2019 Humphrey)
• “Troubling Vice: Stigma and Subjectivity in Shakespeare’s Ambitious Villains” (2019 Simonson)
• “Beyond Mourning: Afro-Pessimism in Contemporary African American Fiction” (2018 Huggins)
• “‘Harmonized by the earth’: Land, Landscape, and Place in Emily Brontë’s  Wuthering Heights ” (2018 Bevin)
• “(Re)membering the Subject: Nomadic Becoming in Contemporary Chicano/a Literature” (2018 Voelkner)
• “Werewolves: The Outsider on the Inside in Icelandic and French Medieval Literature” (2018 Modugno)
• “Towards Self-Defined Expressions of Black Anger in Claudia Rankine’s  Citizen  and Percival Everett’s  Erasure ” (2018 Razak)
• “Echoes Inhabit the Garden: The Music of Poetry and Place in T.S. Eliot” (2018 Goldsmith)
• “‘Is this what motherhood is?’: Ambivalent Representations of Motherhood in Black Women’s Novels, 1953-2011” (2018 Gotfredson)
• “Movements of Hunters and Pilgrims: Forms of Motion and Thought in  Moby-Dick ,  The Confidence Man , and  Clarel ” (2018 Marcy)
• “Speaking of the Body: The Maternal Body, Race, and Language in the Plays of Cherrie Moraga, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Tony Kushner” (2018 King)
• “Passing as Jewish: The Material Consequences of Race and the Property of Whiteness in Late Twentieth-Century Passing Novels” (2017 Mullis)
• “Eliot through Tolkien: Estrangement, Verse Drama, and the Christian Path in the Modern Era” (2017 Reynolds)
• “Aesthetics, Politics, and the Urban Space in Postcolonial British Literature” (2017 Rahmat)
• “Models of Claim, Resistance, and Activism in the Novels of Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Hays, and Frances Burney” (2017 Smith)
• “English Literature’s Father of Authorial Androgyny: The Innovative Perspective of Chaucer and the Wife of Bath” (2017 Ingold)
•  “’Verbal Hygiene’ on the Radio: An Exploration into Perceptions of Female Voices on Public Radio and How They Reflect Language and Gender Ideologies within American Culture” (2017 Barrett)
• “Divided Bodies: Nation Formation and the Literary Marketplace in Salman Rushdie’s  Shame  and Bapsi Sidhwa’s  Cracking India”  (2016 Mellon)
• “Metaformal Trends in Contemporary American Poetry” (2016 Muller)
• “Power Through Privilege: Surveying Perspectives on the Humanities in Higher Education in the Contemporary American Campus Novel” (2016 Klein)
• “‘I always cure you when I come’: The Caregiver Figure in the Novels of Jane Austen” (2016 McKenzie)
• “English Imperial Selfhood and Semiperipheral Witchcraft in  The Faerie Queene, Daemonologie,  and  The Tempest”  (2016 Davis)
• “With Slabs, Bones, and Poles: De/Constructing Narratives of Hurricane Katrina in Jesmyn Ward’s  Salvage the Bones , Natasha Trethewey’s  Beyond Katrina , and Selah Saterstrom’s  Slab”  (2016 Lang)
• “The Ghost of That Ineluctable Past”: Trauma and Memory in John Banville’s Frames Trilogy” (2016 Berry)
• “Breaking Through Walls and Pages: Female Reading and Education in the 18th Century British Novel” (2015 Majewski)
• “The Economics of Gender Relations in London City Comedy” (2015 Weisse)
• “Objects, People, and Landscapes of Terror: Considering the Sublime through the Gothic Mode in Late 19th Century Novels” (2015 Porter)
• “Placing the Body: A Study of Postcolonialism and Environment in the Works of Jamaica Kincaid” (2015 Hutcherson)
• “Wandering Bodies: The Disruption of Identities in Jamaica Kincaid’s  Lucy  and Edwidge Danticat’s  The Farming of Bones ” (2015 Martin)
• “Mythogenesis as a Reconfiguration of Space in an ‘Alternate World’: The Legacy of Origin and Diaspora in Experimental Writing” (2015 Pittenger)
• “Cunning Authors and Bad Readers: Gendered Authorship in ‘Love in Excess’” (2015 Bruening)
• “‘The Thing Became Real’: New Materialisms and Race in the Fiction of Nella Larsen” (2015 Parkinson)
• “‘Projections of the Not-Me’: Redemptive Possibilities of the Gothic within Wuthering Heights and Beloved” (2015 Glasser)
• “Distortions, Collections, and Mobility: South Asian Poets and the Space for Female Subjectivity” (2015 Wilkey)
• “From Text to Tech: Theorizing Changing Experimental Narrative Structures” (2015 Ortega)
• “A Moral Being in an Aesthetic World: Being in the Early Novels of Kurt Vonnegut” (2015 Hubbard)

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MA English literature EL7308 RESEARCH METHODS MODULE HANDBOOK

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This module will enable students to hone the skills required to undertake research in literary studies and which are necessary to present the results of such research through writing and oral presentation. Students are encouraged to think about how to select appropriate methodologies from a range of possible choices, and consider how these methodologies can be used to shape the forms of research undertaken.

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English and American Literature (MA)

Program overview.

The NYU Department of English warmly welcomes qualified applicants who wish to pursue advanced study towards an MA in English. We are a large department that values historical coverage of the field but also embraces innovative approaches to the discipline.  We teach in a wide variety of areas and have research clusters among our faculty and graduate students spanning medieval to twenty-first-century literatures, as well as modernist, postcolonial, African American  and Black Diasporic, Latinx, and Asian American literatures. Students in the department’s MA program explore and deepen their scholarly interests, develop their skills in critical thinking and writing, and write a 35-45-page Master’s Thesis under the supervision of a faculty adviser. The program is typically taken over two years, with the thesis written in either the Fall or Spring of the second year.

Together with the department’s PhD students, MA students originate, organize and receive funding for their own working and reading groups, which currently include Critical Theory and Medievalisms; Cultures of War and the Post-War; Creative Writing; Early Modern Literature; the Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Literature Working Group; the Marxism Working Group; Modern and Contemporary Colloquium; Politics of Empowerment; Postcolonial, Race and Diaspora Studies Colloquium; and the Organism for Poetic Research. 

The English MA program can be taken as part of the Library and Information Science Dual Degree program with Long Island University, and we also offer an Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities. Please note that NYU’s Creative Writing Program, while affiliated with the Department of English, is administered separately, and a different application process is required for students interested in their MFA Program. See Creative Writing Program for more information.

Note: Students admitted to the MA program in English and American Literature will receive an English Department Scholarship, which covers 50% tuition (not registration and services fees).  

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the  general application requirements , which include:

• Academic Transcripts
• Test Scores  (if required)
• Applicant Statements
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation , and
• A non-refundable  application fee .

See English for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

Master's project.

Requirements for the program include the completion of 32 credits, 24 of which must be earned through course work taken within the English department. To qualify for the degree, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.0, must complete a minimum of 24 credits with a grade of B or better, and may offer no more than 8 credits with a grade of C. A student may take no more than 36 credits toward the degree.

To be taken in the first term of matriculation.

Additional Program Requirements

The Master's project constitutes the capstone to student’s academic work in the program, and it should accordingly represent the degree candidate’s strongest scholarly and critical effort to date.

Sample Plan of Study

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Acquire a breadth of knowledge in the history and criticism of literatures in English, especially via the three-course historical distribution requirement. 
• Develop research methods appropriate to graduate-level literary study by exploring and utilizing materials in databases, libraries, and special collections. They also master the correct citation of scholarly sources.
• Learn the norms of scholarly writing, including the use of grammatically correct prose; the logical development of an argument; the application of critical and theoretical frameworks; and the close interpretation and explication of primary texts.
• Through the 9,000-11,000-word MA Special Project (thesis), students develop individual research skills and develop expertise in a chosen topic. Working closely with a faculty mentor, students produce a well argued, original, and substantive piece of literary scholarship. 
• Finally, students develop oral skills in presentation and argumentation. These skills are developed during class presentations and at the MA Thesis Presentations Event, where they present on their Special Projects in a public forum.

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University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages .

Academic Policies for the Graduate School of Arts and Science can be found on the Academic Policies page . 

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English and Comparative Literary Studies

Ma in english literature dissertation.

The MA dissertation requires students to undertake and complete a sustained research project of 16,000 words on a topic of special interest.

TERM 1: Writing your proposal

Dissertation proposals – of 500-words in length – must be submitted to the department by noon on Friday 30th December 2018 (week 9 of term 1). Please send your proposal directly to the MA convener Dr. Stephen Purcell ( [email protected] ).

As part of your Introduction to Research Methods course you will take part in a dissertation proposal writing workshop. This will help you to think about how to frame your proposal. You are also encouraged to look at the areas of expertise covered by our staff and to use staff office hours to discuss ideas with relevant specialists and potential supervisors before finalizing your proposal.

TERM 2: Starting research

You will be assigned a supervisor by the end of week 1 of term 2, and in this term you are strongly advised to begin work on your dissertation research.

In term 2 you will hold two meetings with your supervisor: the first will be an introductory meeting and the second should take placed before your dissertation progress report is due.

The Dissertation Progress Report includes the following:

• Dissertation Progress Report form
• title and chapter breakdown
• an abstract of 1000 words
• a bibliography

This Dissertation Progress Report must be submitted to the Postgraduate Programmes Officer by the end of week 9 of term 2.*

The progress reports will be reviewed by the MA Convenor. If there are concerns about progress, the MA Convenor will contact you.

TERM 3: Research and writing

During term 3 you should be hard at work on your dissertation. During this should meet with your supervisor on three occasions (spread evenly across the term). Your supervisor is permitted to read one rough draft of your dissertation, which must be sent to them by the end of term 3.

Number of supervisions

Students receive five supervisions for their MA dissertations, two in term 2 and three in term 3. Supervisions are generally around 45-60 minutes in length, but the initial two meetings may be shorter.

Email contact with your supervisor

You are welcome to contact your supervisor by email. As with all the department's staff, you can usually expect a supervisor to respond within about 24 hours (excluding weekends) if your query is straightforward. For more complex requests, supervisors will need more time to respond and you need to keep in mind that an email exchange is no substitute for a face-to-face meeting. Face-to-face supervision of dissertations concludes at the end of term 3. Over the summer months of July and August, when staff undertake their own research activities, email contact is at the supervisor's discretion and it will very likely take longer for them to respond to any message you send.

Dissertations are due on 1 st September .

The following reminders may be useful:

• You must be consistent in the style convention used (preferably either MLA, MHRA, Chicago or Harvard)
• Footnotes/Endnotes are included in the final word count; the 'Bibliography' is not included in the final word count
• An abstract is not required in the final submission
• A margin of up to 10% over or under length is allowed, but dissertations that are between 10-24% over-length will incur a penalty of 3 marks
• Work that is more than 25% over-length will be refused

Dissertation calendar

• Week 6: dissertation proposal writing workshop
• End of week 9 (30 Dec. 2018): proposal due
• 2 meetings with your supervisor
• End of week 9 (8 March 2019): Dissertation progress report due
• 3 meetings with your supervisor
• End of term 3: deadline for sending a draft to your supervisor.

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Major research paper, description.

The Major Research Paper (EN695) is shorter than a thesis, but still provides an opportunity to practice well-researched and sustained research on an original topic. Typically, a Major Research Paper (MRP) will range from 40-50 double-spaced pages.

Entrance into the MRP option is not automatic. As described below, students’ proposals must be approved by both the prospective supervisor and the departmental Graduate Studies Committee in December before they can enrol in EN695.

Unlike a Directed Study (EN690), in which the student meets weekly with a professor, the MRP relies upon student research and writing rather than individual instruction by a professor.

Students whose proposals are approved should enrol in the MRP (EN695) in the spring term. Final grades are submitted in mid-August, allowing for a fall convocation and conferral of degree. Students must be registered in the MA program in English and Film Studies, and will need to pay for Spring tuition (some portion of scholarship monies may be used to offset the cost).

Objectives 

• Develop a research project that requires you to write a sustained analysis on a self-generated topic.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the field(s) of inquiry in which you are engaged.
• Produce, in style, length and quality, what could be considered a publishable academic work.
• Demonstrate your engagement with relevant scholarly sources.
• Demonstrate independent thinking and research.

Finding a Supervisor

The MRP supervisor must be an academic expert in the area of study that you plan to pursue for the MRP. The supervisor is the key individual with whom you will interact throughout the course of the MRP process. The supervisor must be a full-time English and Film Studies faculty member and a current member of Laurier's graduate faculty.

It is incumbent upon the student to select a supervisor for their MRP, to discuss a plan of study and to obtain the faculty member's consent to supervise as well as approval of the MRP proposal prior to its submission to the Graduate Studies Committee.

Prospective MRP students are encouraged to review professors’ areas of expertise and publications on the faculty website . The graduate coordinator can also assist the student in identifying professors with expertise in the area of study.

Until the proposal has been approved by the Graduate Studies Committee, the professor’s supervision of the project is an agreement in principle only, and the student should ensure enrolment in sufficient classes for completion of the program by the end of the Winter semester until the Graduate Studies Committee has approved the proposal, allowing the student to enrol in EN690 for the Spring semester.

The Role of the Supervisor

• To provide scholarly expertise in the proposed area.
• To provide critical feedback and guidance as the project develops.
• To be the assessor of the work submitted.
• The supervisor's formal involvement begins once they have agreed to support a proposal for approval by the Graduate Studies Committee.

Proposal: Procedure for Submission

The MRP proposal should describe your initial ideas about what you propose to investigate, how you propose to carry out the research, and its potential relevance or contribution to scholarship in the proposed area. It should be seen as a tool for helping you define a topic that is feasible with the resources and time available - and, most importantly, it should explain why it is a topic that is worth researching and writing about.

Prior to submission of this proposal, you must approach a faculty member with expertise in the relevant area to dsicuss the possiblity of supervision at the earliest opportunity, but no later than October 1, with a preliminary draft of the MRP proposal on hand. The MRP proposal should be approximately 3 to 4 double-spaces pages (not includng the bibliography). If the potential supervisor feels that the project is viable and agrees to supervise the project, they will notify the Graduate Coordinator by email. A second draft is due to the potential supervisor for approval/emendation on the first Monday after Reading Week (one week from Thanksgiving Monday). This time is intended for the final drafting of the proposal, and for obtaining the supervisor's support for the viability of the project, and agreement to supervise prior to submission to the Graduate Studies Committee.

The final draft of the MRP proposal is due no later than the second week after Reading Week (two weeks from Thanksgiving Monday) to the Graduate Coordinator, who will submit it to the Graduate Studies Committee. The submission must e accompanied by a fully filled-out and signed MRP Cover Sheet.

The final vetting process involves the prospective faculty supervisor in dialogue with the Graduate Studies Committee. The student will be notified of the Committee’s decision by November 7. If the proposal is not passed, the student will continue with registration in a Winter course. If the MRP has been approved, the student will submit the Master's – MRP/Thesis Approval Form to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies , and may then drop a Winter course and begin research for the MRP.

Guidelines for the Formal MRP

The proposal should aim to identify the following:

• General subject: Identify texts/authors/field.
• Research topic: Provide the guiding questions of your research paper.
• Argument/Thesis: Describe your central argument or research question in relation to your primary text(s).
• Theoretical or critical approach: Identify any theoretical or critical approaches to be applied in the paper (see literature review).
• Justification: Establishing relevance - explain why your topic is interesting, compelling, timely or relevant; this is also where you have an opportunity to emphasize your own skills, qualifications or background as it pertains to your research questions and goals.
• Literature review: Comment on the relevance of your bibliographic sources in terms of a theoretical or critical approach. Since many MRPs are based almost entirely on engagement with secondary sources, it is important to demonstrate that you have already done some research to help you arrive at your topic; a literature review demonstrates your awareness of a field in terms of past and current research; it provides a relevant research context.
• Sources: Provide a bibliography of primary sources and a short bibliography of secondary sources (approximately six critical or theoretical essays/articles).
• Justification: Establishing relevance – explain why your topic is interesting, compelling, timely or relevant; this is also where you have an opportunity to emphasize your own skills, qualifications or background as it pertains to your research questions and goals.

The MRP Timeline

The following is a detailed timeline that should be followed by all students in order to complete their MRPs and have a grade issued for no later than mid-August. Key dates are presented in reverse chronological order to explain the process and outline the deadlines, working backwards from the final submission date.

To avoid extra fees, you must have your revised and final version of your MRP to your supervisor for grading no later than Aug. 1. To accomplish this, you need to have a major portion of the paper (20-25 pages) completed for review by your supervisor no later than June 15 , in order to allow time for the supervisor’s reading, initial assessment, and feedback.

You will then have 2-3 weeks in July to implement that feedback and complete the paper before submitting a final version of the 40-50 page MRP to the supervisor on Aug. 1 .

We advise that you take these deadlines very seriously. Experience has shown that students cannot expect to receive a passing grade by mid-August if they do not submit strong work in June. You should assume, therefore, that if you do not have 20-25 pages ready by the end of June, that you will likely not be in a position to meet the Aug. 1 deadline, and must then take a fall course to complete your degree.

The standards for a passing grade in the MRP require that the student demonstrate a cogent and appropriate level of scholarly inquiry and conduct independent research. All students will receive 1-2 pages of considered feedback on the final grading of the MRP from the supervisor, which will also go into the student's file.

To be ready to submit your final paper by Aug. 1, you must have gone through several drafts of your paper on your own; assume, with the inevitable delays and distractions, that you can write two or three good pages per day of your paper. Since the MRP is 40-50 pages long, you are going to have a writing period of 15-20 days per draft , after you have completed your research.

Graduate students are required to begin work on research for approved MRPs immediately following the completion of the Fall term.

Format and Style

The MRP will be 40-50 pages in length. It should be organized as follows (page lengths provide approximate guidelines only):

• general topic
• research questions
• methodology (approaches)
• literature review
• Part B: argument / body of essay (30 pages)
• Part C: conclusion (2-5 pages)
• Part D: works cited (3-5 pages)
• Total = 40-50 pages
• Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Double-spaced, single-sided with standard margins (i.e. the formatting requirements of a formal paper submission).
• MLA Style (all bibliographic entries and works cited lists should conform to the current edition of the MLA Handbook ).

The Progress Report

The purpose of the progress report is to ensure that you are moving through the initial stages of your research project at a good pace. In other words, your supervisor will need to assess the strength of the initial stages of your research. This will be assessed through a two-page report on MRP research undertaken over the term, due to the supervisor by March 30 , and a meeting with the supervisor in the first week of April to discuss progress and plans for the research and writing stage of the project.

The MRP will be given a letter grade according to the departmental standards for master’s work. Grades for the MRP must be entered by mid-August in order to meet the deadline for fall convocation.

Additional Resources

• Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research . 3rd ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008.
• Feak, Christine M. and John M. Swales. Telling a Research Story: Writing a Literature Review . Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 2009.
• Knopf, Jeffrey W. “ Doing a Literature Review .” 
• MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers . 7th ed. NY: Modern Language Association of America, 2009.
• University of Toronto: Advice on Academic Writing (contains information on writing academic proposals, literature reviews and abstracts)

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50 Dissertation Topic Ideas in English Literature

Young people who strive to obtain a master's degree face a need to write a dissertation in their chosen major. It's considered the most important paper they need to deliver during their academic career. Besides, it represents a wonderful chance to demonstrate advanced writing and analytical skills, critical thinking, and knowledge they've gained during the curriculum. Furthermore, such an assignment provides an opportunity to affect an academic environment positively and pamper your ego a bit. So, if you want to graduate with an outstanding result, you should do your best to deliver a high-grade-worthy paper. Your way to success will start with examining potentially suitable dissertation topic ideas, so it is not worth underestimating its importance. Therefore, we'll go deep down this question to make sure you have something to think about when it comes to working on your paper..

How to Work on Research Topics in English Literature

The very name of its assignment suggests that you will not do without proper research, so you should make enough room in your schedule for this stage. You will have to present a report about your findings and discuss the results provided. Bear in mind that writing a dissertation involves a completely different level of responsibility, diligence, and work than similar assignments you got in the past. It stands out from other academic papers with its complexity since it requires more reading, studying, and writing as well.

If you are new to this type of work, it is worth searching for guidelines on the internet, examining decent ready-made papers, and doing background research to understand what theme is more suitable for you. Allocate enough time to look through all thesis topics in English literature that seem appealing to you. It is a complex and multifaceted field of study, so you will hardly do everything properly if you proceed to write when the deadline is already around the corner. The best thing you can do is to choose a theme from your current field of interest. Thus, you will have enough motivation and inspiration to stay on track with research and writing. Pay attention to the following moments:

• Your dissertation should be based on high-quality research, so you can show your understanding of the subject you work on.
• You should demonstrate your analytical skills, choosing only relevant literature on your theme.
• You should develop a research question and address it in your paper, ensuring your dissertation possesses a clear focus.

Research Proposal Ideas

You will have to write a dissertation proposal and present it to your professor or committee to ensure it is suitable and up to date. Don't postpone this task for too long since time is your biggest enemy when it comes to working on such an assignment. Your research process will spin around literary texts, so you will hardly do without visiting a library. A note-taking process is crucial for developing decent ideas and the research process itself. If you don't know what categories it would be interesting to try, pay attention to the following options:

• cultural diversity;
• translated texts;
• genre studies;
• historical development;
• cinematography and literature.

How to Choose a Dissertation Topic in English Literature

If your professor hasn't provided you with a specific theme, it is up to you to decide what you want to write about. Your field of interest should become the main benchmark in picking up the right topic. Reflect on the books or literature aspects that you liked most of all while studying. The research process involves a lot of routine tasks, and if you are not interested in the subject, it will be much harder to stay focused. It is one of the reasons why experts suggest doing background research to ensure that you will not face issues with finding enough trustworthy information to back up your ideas. You can examine some critical literature to determine the most valuable perspectives to take as well as the gaps that you can potentially address in your dissertation. It will not be superfluous to create a well-crafted outline, so you have the required points in front of your eyes.

If you have selected a topic but are not sure about the exact title for your paper, you can come up with several working options. They may have a bit different focus but stay within one theme. In this case, you should keep both of them in mind when doing your research. Thus, it will be easy to make the right final choice. Even though there is no strict rule on how many primary texts a student must include in their dissertation, utilize at least two of them to make your arguments look more powerful. It is worth considering the cultural, historical, and theoretical background of a text to make sure it's reasonable and manageable for such a paper. Finally, you should develop a proper research question since it will guide the research and writing process. Keep it in mind all the time, so your paper can provide robust evidence of its significance.

Literature Topics for a Research Paper

Everyone who proceeds to work on a dissertation has tremendous experience under the belt in writing different papers. Thus, they know that choosing a broad theme is a road to nowhere since it's hard to devote enough attention to all key aspects and preserve the focus. It's worth resorting to special techniques aimed at helping you to narrow down the theme. Most of them suggest free writing within the subject, so you can define which one sounds the best. If you cannot opt for a theme, consider the following options:

• Correlation between English literature of the 18th and 19th centuries.
• How did the Renaissance affect English literature?
• Key differences between English literature in the USA and the UK.
• Fundamental writing methods of female writers of the 18th century.
• What are the most popular writers in the detective genre nowadays?
• What was the most important work of Jane Austen?
• Impact of the digital revolution on English literature.
• In-depth analysis of poetry from the Second World War.
• Feminism's growth in twentieth-century literature.
• Peculiarities of post-colonialism literature.
• Female heroes in English Literature.
• Correlation between famous Shakespeare's sonnets.
• Gender roles in classic English literature.
• Medieval traditions depicted in Geoffrey Chaucer's works.
• Ambiguous issues presented in Thomas More's Utopia.
• Development of suspense in famous English literary works.
• John Donne: A comparison of sermons and metaphysical love poems. 
• Impact of Jane Austen's novels on modern women.
• Key differences between books and film adaptations of Joanne Rowling's Harry Potter.
• How Elizabeth Gaskell depicted society and family in her works.
• The most famous feminist works and their influence on modern society.
• Peculiarities and depth of Thomas Hardy's poems 1913.
• Religious doubts depicted by George Eliot.
• Main inspiration sources of Shakespeare.
• Peculiarities of rustic writing in the nineteenth century.
• Role of costumes in Dickens's famous works.
• Correlation between sex and violence in modern English literature.
• How politics affected English literature in the nineteenth century.
• The special role of water in Virginia Woolf's works.
• Gender stereotyping and patriarchy in The Chronicles of Narnia.
• Correlation between modernism and postmodernism.
• The negative influence of postmodernism on the novel.
• Travel writing in the twenty-first century.
• The crucial role of philosophy in English literature of the twentieth century.
• Depiction of architecture in Thomas Hardy's works.
• The effect Milton's Paradise Lost had on seventeenth-century literature.
• How science affected nineteenth-century novels.
• Development of modern literature with the help of high technologies.
• Psychological tools used in writing modern novels.
• Self-searching with the help of literature works.
• Poststructuralist views of language in contemporary poetry.
• Popular literature genres among representatives of Z generation.
• Why did Joanne Rowling choose a male alias for working in a detective genre?
• Can a graphic novel be considered a literature work?
• Most successful film adaptations of the last decade.
• The accuracy of history presented in historical novels.
• An analysis of homosexuality in modern English literature.
• Influence of LGBT movement on the development of modern English literature.
• The key appealing features of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
• Could literature do well without Shakespeare?

How to Structure Your Literature Dissertation

When you decide on the most appealing dissertation topic in English literature, you can proceed to create the first draft of an outline. The latter will help you keep in mind all the crucial moments you should consider when writing your paper. In addition, most professors pay special attention to the structure of dissertations provided by students, so if you want to get the highest grade for your paper, don't forget to involve the following things:

• title page;
• acknowledgments;
• declaration;
• list of contents;
• introduction: you should present background information, project value, main research purposes and objectives, and the research question;
• literature review : presentation of relevant theories and analysis of literary works within the chosen theme to address the research question;
• methodology: presentation of data and analysis methods and tools utilized;
• findings and analysis: presentation of the crucial research results in detail with the help of visual tools like charts, tables, graphs, etc.;
• discussion and conclusion: presentation of personal interpretation of findings, demonstration of the connection between the results and arguments taken from the literature, highlighting of the research significance, and summarizing of the whole research, recommendations on the further development of the theme;
• references;
• bibliography;
• appendices: presentation of some additional pieces of information, graphs, diagrams utilized to complete your paper that stay beyond its body paragraphs. The main aim of this part is to broaden some data and provide additional explanations.

In fact, your professor should specify all the requirements for your dissertation, but if they have skipped some moments, it is better to clarify everything that stays unclear to you beforehand. Don't leave such things unattended since the final grade will affect only your academic performance and further career development.

110 Excellent English Research Topics and Ideas

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Are you confused about what topic to choose for English research? Don’t worry. When it comes to English, there are no boundaries to the subjects you can research. Moreover, the English research paper topic you pick should focus on answering a question based on your investigation. Usually, selecting a fascinating English research title that has the power to attract an audience and demonstrate your academic skills might be challenging. Therefore, in this blog, we have published a list of 110 excellent English research topics and ideas suggested by our team of experts. Additionally, we have also shared how to choose a good English research topic to get started.

If you have difficulty identifying a suitable study topic, explore this blog and get amazing ideas for English research.

Know How to Select a Perfect English Research Topic

It is important to possess the necessary knowledge to identify a topic for English research. In case, you struggle to choose a topic for your English research paper, follow these steps.

• First, select a subject that interests you.
• After doing a thorough background investigation, generate numerous English research ideas based on your interests.
• List the different keywords that will help you concentrate on the main idea.
• Examine a variety of perspectives on the topic you have chosen. Specifically, ask essential questions like what, who, why, who, and when to achieve this.
• Outline the content’s structure depending on how you want it to appear and the questions you answered.
• Pay close attention to the research paper’s length and due date.
• Confirm that your topic meets all of your professor’s research guidelines and requirements.

Note that the research topic you choose will only be good if it appeals to both you and your audience. It is recommended that you choose a subject that is familiar to you and can support your research with adequate sources. So keep these in mind while you brainstorm ideas and topics for your English research paper.

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Understand How to Structure an English Research Paper

After you have chosen a topic, conduct an in-depth study on it and then prepare a brilliant English research paper. Remember, the English research paper you compose should be well-structured, informative, and plagiarism-free. In case, you are unsure how to organize the ideas in your English research paper, follow the standard structure specified below

In the research paper’s title page, you should include the title, author’s name, institutional affiliation, and submission date.

The abstract is a concise description of the research paper, usually no more than 250 words. Here, you should provide a short description of the research topic, methods, results, and conclusions.

Introduction

In this section, you should introduce the research question, explain its significance, and review existing research in the field. Additionally, you may include the research question or hypothesis, as well as an explanation of the study methodology.

Literature Review

The literature review usually examines past research on the issue, highlights major findings, and identifies gaps. In this part, you should conduct a critical literature review and point out the advantages and disadvantages of earlier research.

Methodology

In the methodology section, you should outline the study’s research strategy, data collection methodologies, and analysis approaches. Enough information in this section would allow another researcher to do a similar study.

In this section, you should present the study’s findings clearly and concisely. You may also use tables and figures to display data more visually.

In this part, you should describe how the study results relate to previous research and the research topic. Also, here, you may identify any study limitations and recommend areas for future research.

Summarize the study’s principal findings and reiterate the research question or hypothesis in the research section. Furthermore, in this component, you may briefly explore the implications of the findings and make recommendations for further research.

Here, cite all the sources cited in the research paper using a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA). Every reference needs to be precise and comprehensive.

List of the Best English Research Topics

English is a broad subject and so it contains several research topics to focus on. Especially, for English research, you may choose any topic that is related to categories such as drugs, politics, technology, drugs, religion, English literature, gender discrimination, and others.

If you are unsure what topic to choose for your English research paper, make use of the list published below. In the list, you will get 110 exclusive English research questions, titles, and ideas on various themes.

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Simple English Research Topics

If you wish to craft an error-free English research paper effortlessly, then give preference to any simple topic. These are a few Basic English research ideas that might be convenient for you to analyze and write about.

• Examine the impact of social media on mental health.
• Discuss the importance of symbolism in poetry.
• Examine the role of social capital in community development.
• Discuss the causes and effects of the Great Depression.
• Explain how to enhance racial relations.
• Conduct a literary analysis of ‘The Monk’ written by Matthew Lewis.
• Examine the risks associated with organic food consumption.
• Discuss the importance of imagination in poetry writing.
• Explore the role of digital communication in learning the English language.
• Discuss the effect of the mother tongue on learning the English language.
• Explore the future of renewable energy.
• Discuss the cultural impact of superhero movies in society.
• Explore the importance of storytelling in human communication.
• Explain how mental illness is portrayed in contemporary literature.
• Discuss the psychology of motivation and goal-setting.

Interesting English Research Ideas

Always compose your English research paper on the topic that is interesting to you. By working on your interesting topic, you may precisely present your thoughts and make your paper worthy to read. The following are some topics that might be exciting for you to write your English research paper.

• Analyze the effects of climate change on agriculture.
• Focus on the representation of women in literature.
• Investigate the role of AI in education.
• Explore the role of women in historical events and movements.
• Analyze the impact of books on political issues.
• Examine the correlation between illegal immigration and terrorism.
• Analyze the impact of the English language on other cultures.
• Discuss romantic philosophy in Walt Whitman’s poetry.
• Suggest the best methods to improve speaking attributes.
• Explore how pronunciation varies in various learning cultures.
• Explain the psychology of decision-making.
• Focus on the Cultural Revolution in China.
• Explain how the popular media represents race and ethnicity.
• Examine the social effects of child work.
• Focus on English language acquisition difficulties.

Unique English Research Paper Topics

If you want your English research paper to be noticeable in the crowd, then deal with any topic that was not discussed earlier. Listed below are some unique topics that will help you in drafting an outstanding English research paper.

• Focus on the gender stereotypes in the workplace.
• Analyze the influence of foreshadowing in Gothic literature.
• Examine the effect of income inequality on social mobility.
• Analyze different film techniques.
• Examine the effects of terrorism on business.
• Focus on the evolution of marriage in contemporary culture.
• Discuss the risks of weight training for women.
• Focus on obstacles in modern English literature.
• Investigate the credibility of digital certification.
• Explain how to build interview skills.
• Discuss the use of animation and special effects in modern cinema.
• Take a look at the rise of communism and the Russian Revolution.
• Analyze the psychological and sociological effects of virtual reality technology.
• Explain how dietary misconceptions are hurting health.
• Investigate mercy killing incidents in the USA.

Informative English Research Topics

The English research paper that you compose should provide knowledge to your readers. So, to achieve that, select any topic with educational value. These are some English research questions that will help you in creating an informative academic paper.

• Analyze the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
• Examine the significance of cryptography in modern society.
• Investigate the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society and culture.
• Discuss the influence of film noir on modern cinema.
• Analyze the impact of texting and mobile devices.
• Examine the negative effects of online dating apps.
• Analyze the effects of the civil rights movement.
• Discuss the Montessori Method of education.
• Explore the role of kinesics in communication.
• Analyze the impact of audiobooks in enhancing learning abilities.
• Focus on the representation of historical events and figures in films.
• Examine the impact of the Age of Exploration on world history.
• Analyze the evolution of science fiction as a literary genre.
• Take a look at the way of life in 18 th -century London.
• Focus on the advantages of studying abroad.

Best English Research Topics for School Students

Are you seeking the best English research ideas for your school assignments? If yes, then take help from the list recommended here. In the list, particularly for students, we have added some outstanding research topics in English.

• Take a look at the role of education in reducing poverty.
• Focus on the theme of identity in Postcolonial literature.
• Examine the causes and effects of the French Revolution.
• Explore the significance of music in films.
• Take a look at the place of technology in economics.
• Examine the adverse impact of doing improper exercises.
• Discuss the correlation between literature and psychology.
• Discuss the legal consequences of plagiarism in academic writing.
• Examine the scope of digital marketing for small businesses.
• Explain how to learn time management skills.

Engaging Topics for English Research

Your English research paper should be engaging and not boring to your readers. Therefore, it is essential to create a research paper on any English topic that has the power to grab the readers’ attention. Here are some awesome English research paper topics that may help you captivate your target audience.

• Analyze the impact of globalization on cultural identity.
• Explore the role of religion in literature.
• Focus on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
• Examine the correlation between music and emotions.
• Focus on the modern literary allegories of the Bible.
• Analyze the influence of Europe on global fashion.
• Take a look at stream-of-consciousness writing style.
• Explain how to develop positivity in college students.
• Interpret American English drama.
• Focus on positive learning techniques.

Top English Research Ideas for College Students

In case, you are clueless about what English research topic to choose for your college assignments, explore the list suggested below. For college students, we have provided a few incredible topics worthy of creating a top-score-fetching English research paper.

• Explore the role of arts and culture in building strong communities.
• Examine the impact of war on literature and culture.
• Discuss the Holocaust’s legacy in modern society.
• Focus on the evolution of the fashion industry.
• Examine the negative aspects of a democratic government.
• Discuss the consequences of bioterrorism.
• Take a look at feminist perspectives in English literature.
• Explore the role of leadership in handling real-world issues.
• Analyze the impact of the internet on students’ psychology.
• Examine the effects of tobacco advertising.

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Educational English Research Ideas

You may create your English research paper from an education perspective. The following are some amazing English research paper topics that will help you widen your learning of the language.

• Provide an analysis of some reliable resources for learning English.
• Examine the challenges non-American students encounter when communicating in English.
• Focus on writing in a stream-of-consciousness style.
• Discuss the role of language in the evolution of society.
• Write about mythology in literature.
• Explain the role of poetry in English literature education.
• Focus on moral principles that can be taught through spoken English conversation.
• Analyze the impact of grammatical faults on English writing skills.
• Examine the use of creativity in poetry composition.
• Recognize the value of the English language for those who are not native speakers.

Popular English Research Topics

You may also develop your English research paper on any of the popular topics presented below. But when you write on a regularly chosen idea, examine it from a different perspective and present new insights to the readers.

• Examine the correlation between language and thought.
• Analyze the effect of cryptocurrency on financial markets.
• Explore the impact of the Cold War on International relations.
• Explain how technology affects health management.
• Analyze the significance of digitalized medical records.
• Analyze the effects of the commercialization of sports.
• Examine the impact of language on society’s development.
• Explain how to boost English communication skills for international students.
• Examine active listening skills.
• Analyze the ethical use of stem cells.

Final Words

Hopefully, all the ideas from the above-suggested list will help you in preparing an excellent English research paper. So, without any hesitation, from the list, pick any topic that is comfortable for you to explore and write about. Remember, to fetch an A+ grade, the English research paper that you compose should be plagiarism-free, error-free, and informative, and it should meet your instructor’s guidelines. Sometimes, you may experience certain difficulties with English research paper topic selection, writing, or editing. During such times, get in touch with us immediately. The assignment experts from our team with strong knowledge of the English language will assist you in completing all the stages of the research paper preparation process.

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50+ Important English Literature Dissertation Topics

Choosing a dissertation topic in English literature can be both exciting and daunting. With a wealth of genres, historical periods, and critical approaches, the possibilities are vast. This comprehensive guide presents over 50 important dissertation topics across various themes and periods, helping you find inspiration for your research.

1. Renaissance Literature

1.1 shakespearean tragedies.

Explore the complexities of human nature, fate, and morality in plays like “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” or “Othello.” Analyze themes such as ambition, revenge, and madness.

1.2 Metaphysical Poetry

Investigate the works of poets like John Donne, George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell. Focus on their use of metaphysical conceits, religious themes, and exploration of love and mortality.

1.3 Female Voices in Renaissance Literature

Examine the representation of women in the works of male authors or explore the writings of female authors like Mary Sidney and Lady Mary Wroth.

2. Victorian Literature

2.1 social criticism in dickens’ novels.

Analyze Charles Dickens’ critique of social issues such as poverty, child labour, and class disparity in novels like “Oliver Twist,” “David Copperfield,” and “Bleak House.”

2.2 The Brontë Sisters

Compare and contrast the themes of gothic elements, gender roles, and family dynamics in the works of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë.

2.3 The Role of Women in Victorian Society

Explore the depiction of women and their societal roles in the works of authors like Elizabeth Gaskell, George Eliot, and Thomas Hardy.

3. Modernism

3.1 stream of consciousness in james joyce’s “ulysses”.

Examine the narrative technique of stream of consciousness and its impact on modernist literature through Joyce’s “Ulysses.”

3.2 Alienation in Franz Kafka’s Works

Investigate themes of alienation, bureaucracy, and existential angst in Kafka’s stories like “The Metamorphosis” and “The Trial.”

3.3 Gender and Identity in Virginia Woolf’s Novels

Analyze Woolf’s exploration of gender, identity, and consciousness in works like “Mrs. Dalloway” and “Orlando.”

4. Postcolonial Literature

4.1 identity and displacement in salman rushdie’s works.

Explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural hybridity in Rushdie’s novels such as “Midnight’s Children” and “The Satanic Verses.”

4.2 Postcolonial Feminism in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Novels

Examine the intersection of postcolonial themes and feminist issues in Adichie’s works like “Half of a Yellow Sun” and “Americanah.”

4.3 Representation of Colonialism in J.M. Coetzee’s Novels

Analyze how Coetzee portrays the impacts of colonialism and apartheid in South Africa in novels like “Disgrace” and “Waiting for the Barbarians.”

5. Contemporary Literature

5.1 environmental themes in margaret atwood’s works.

Investigate the portrayal of environmental issues and dystopian futures in Atwood’s novels like “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Oryx and Crake.”

5.2 The Digital Age in Dave Eggers’ “The Circle”

Examine the critique of technology, surveillance, and privacy in Eggers’ novel “The Circle.”

5.3 Multiculturalism in Zadie Smith’s Novels

Analyze how Smith addresses themes of multiculturalism, identity, and social dynamics in novels like “White Teeth” and “Swing Time.”

6. American Literature

6.1 the american dream in f. scott fitzgerald’s “the great gatsby”.

Explore the critique of the American Dream and the pursuit of wealth in Fitzgerald’s classic novel.

6.2 Race and Identity in Toni Morrison’s Works

Investigate Morrison’s exploration of African American identity, history, and culture in novels like “Beloved” and “Song of Solomon.”

6.3 The Southern Gothic Tradition in William Faulkner’s Works

Analyze the use of gothic elements, decaying settings, and complex family dynamics in Faulkner’s novels like “The Sound and the Fury” and “As I Lay Dying.”

7. Gothic Literature

7.1 the role of the supernatural in edgar allan poe’s stories.

Examine Poe’s use of supernatural elements, psychological horror, and themes of madness in his short stories.

7.2 Female Gothic in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”

Explore the representation of gender, creation, and monstrosity in Shelley’s seminal gothic novel.

7.3 Victorian Gothic in Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”

Analyze the themes of sexuality, fear of the other, and the clash between modernity and ancient evil in Stoker’s “Dracula.”

8. Science Fiction and Fantasy

8.1 dystopian themes in george orwell’s “1984”.

Investigate Orwell’s critique of totalitarianism, surveillance, and control in his dystopian novel “1984.”

8.2 World-Building in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”

Examine Tolkien’s creation of Middle-earth, focusing on themes of heroism, power, and the struggle between good and evil.

8.3 Gender and Power in Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Analyze the depiction of gender, power dynamics, and resistance in Atwood’s dystopian novel.

9. Children’s Literature

9.1 moral lessons in aesop’s fables.

Explore the use of anthropomorphism and moral teaching in Aesop’s classic fables.

9.2 Fantasy and Reality in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” Series

Investigate the blend of fantasy and reality, the hero’s journey, and themes of friendship and bravery in the “Harry Potter” series.

9.3 Colonialism and Race in “Peter Pan”

Examine J.M. Barrie’s portrayal of colonialism, race, and the concept of the “other” in “Peter Pan.”

10. Romantic Literature

10.1 nature and the sublime in william wordsworth’s poetry.

Analyze Wordsworth’s depiction of nature, the sublime, and the human experience in his poetry.

10.2 Love and Loss in John Keats’ Poetry

Investigate the themes of love, loss, and mortality in Keats’ poetic works.

10.3 Gothic Elements in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”

Explore the blending of Romantic and Gothic elements in Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein.”

11. Feminist Literature

11.1 feminist themes in virginia woolf’s “a room of one’s own”.

Examine Woolf’s arguments about women’s rights, creativity, and the need for financial independence in her extended essay.

11.2 Intersectionality in Audre Lorde’s Works

Analyze Lorde’s exploration of intersectionality, identity, and resistance in her poetry and essays.

11.3 Gender and Power in Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar”

Investigate Plath’s portrayal of gender roles, mental illness, and societal expectations in her semi-autobiographical novel.

12. Historical Literature

12.1 historical accuracy in hilary mantel’s “wolf hall”.

Examine Mantel’s depiction of Thomas Cromwell and the Tudor court, focusing on historical accuracy and narrative style.

12.2 The Representation of War in Erich Maria Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front”

Analyze Remarque’s portrayal of the horrors of World War I and its impact on soldiers.

12.3 The French Revolution in Charles Dickens’s “A Tale of Two Cities”

Investigate Dickens’ depiction of the French Revolution, class struggle, and redemption in “A Tale of Two Cities.”

13. Comparative Literature

13.1 comparing dystopian societies in “1984” and “brave new world”.

Analyze the similarities and differences in the dystopian societies depicted by George Orwell and Aldous Huxley.

13.2 The Hero’s Journey in “The Odyssey” and “The Lord of the Rings”

Examine the use of the hero’s journey archetype in Homer’s epic poem and Tolkien’s fantasy series.

13.3 Themes of Revenge in “Hamlet” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”

Compare and contrast the themes of revenge, justice, and morality in Shakespeare’s play and Dumas’ novel.

14. Mythology and Literature

14.1 the role of myth in james joyce’s “ulysses”.

Investigate how Joyce incorporates and reinterprets classical myths in his modernist novel “Ulysses.”

14.2 Greek Tragedy in Modern Literature

Analyze the influence of Greek tragedy on contemporary works, focusing on themes of fate, hubris, and catharsis.

14.3 Mythical Motifs in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” Series

Explore the use of mythical motifs, creatures, and archetypes in the “Harry Potter” series.

15. Queer Literature

15.1 queer identity in james baldwin’s “giovanni’s room”.

Examine Baldwin’s exploration of queer identity, love, and societal norms in his novel “Giovanni’s Room.”

15.2 Gender and Sexuality in Oscar Wilde’s Works

Analyze Wilde’s depiction of gender, sexuality, and societal hypocrisy in his plays and novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray.”

15.3 The Intersection of Race and Sexuality in Audre Lorde’s Poetry

Investigate Lorde’s exploration of the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality in her poetry.

Choosing a dissertation topic in English literature requires careful consideration of your interests, the scope of available research, and the depth of the material. The above list provides a diverse array of topics across different periods, genres, and themes, offering a solid foundation for your academic exploration. Whether you are drawn to the timeless works of Shakespeare, the social critiques of Victorian literature, the innovative narratives of modernism, or the diverse voices of contemporary literature, there is a rich vein of material to explore in your dissertation.

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English Linguistics MA

Programme convenor: professor bas aarts  , introduction.

Explore how the English language works and grow as a researcher on the UCL MA in English Linguistics. Students on our MA programme are taught by experts in the fields of grammar, morphology and semantics, pragmatics and discourse analysis, and corpus linguistics. We focus on developing your research skills, with plenty of opportunities to discuss your work, from class presentations to regular one-to-one tutorials. You'll be based in Bloomsbury, the heart of London, just minutes away from the British Library and the British Museum. 

Students at UCL have a wide range of library resources at their disposal both on campus and online. There are also several outstanding libraries in the near vicinity of UCL, including the British Library and the University of London Library.

The 2024/25 programme consists of five components: Modern English Grammar, English Corpus Linguistics OR English in Use, Research Methodology, Topics in English Linguistics (students choose two option courses), and a Dissertation.

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This course offers a comprehensive overview of the grammar of contemporary English. During the first term we start with the basic building blocks of word classes, phrases and clauses, as well as grammatical functions. During the second term we discuss more complex syntactic structures. A major feature of the course is that students will be trained to apply the principles of syntactic argumentation.

This 30-credit course is compulsory for all students. It is taught in two-hour long weekly seminars over two terms, and is assessed by a three-hour written exam.

The main aim of this course is to train students in a range of practical research skills, allowing them to perform self-directed research in linguistics, from identifying sources of evidence and designing experiments, to evaluating empirical results, engaging critically and integrating results with existing literature. During the first term we discuss topics such academic writing, data collection, and quantitative and qualitative research. The second term includes statistics for linguistics, and a set of four sessions focused on developing your dissertation work from first ideas to well-formed research proposal. 

This 30-credit course is compulsory for all students. It is taught in two-hour long weekly seminars over two terms, and is assessed by a portfolio of written work.

Students choose to specialise in either Corpus Linguistics or English in Use after one term of seminars. Both 30-credit courses are taught in two-hour long weekly seminars over two terms, and are assessed by a 6,000 word Course Essay on a topic of the student's choice.

English Corpus Linguistics

This course teaches the theory and practice of corpus linguistics in English language research and applications.  Two state-of-art fully-grammatically parsed corpora of spoken and written English developed at UCL, the  British Component of the International Corpus of English  (ICE-GB) and the  Diachronic Corpus of Present-Day English  (DCPSE), are used as exemplars to teach the course in depth, in the first term.   

Students will acquire a thorough understanding of corpus linguistics research methods in (for example) syntax, semantics, pragmatics and lexicography.

English in Use

This course looks at how speakers of English use language directly and indirectly to achieve communicative goals, and introduces students to the main theories of pragmatics, different approaches to Politeness and Impoliteness Theory, as well as topics ranging from forensic linguistics to world Englishes. Students develop the skills to apply corpus analysis tools to investigate and describe pragmatic and discourse phenomena, and to related what is studied to real-world examples of language in use.

This module is assessed by a compulsory three-hour written exam. It covers a range of topics in English linguistics, and in the exam students will be required to answer questions on two of these topics. Options typically include:

English Words 

This  one-term option course considers various aspects of the lexicon of  English, including the structure and meaning of words and how this  changes, where new words come from, and social aspects of word use. We will discuss topics  in morphology, lexical semantics and the history of English, and take a  detailed look at the 'life stories' of some English words.

English Sounds

In this course, we explore the phonetics and phonology of English. We consider the structural elements of the English sound system: which sounds and combinations of sounds are possible, where, and why. The phonetics part of the course exposes students to acoustic instrumental techniques to describe the vowels and consonants, stress and intonation patterns of different varieties of English. Finally, the course considers the ways in which the sound system of English has changed over time, and how it continues to do so today.

World Englishes

In World Englishes , we study the spread of English around the world and consider how this spread has resulted in the development of varieties of English. We examine the structural features of these Englishes, consider the roles and functions of these Englishes, particularly in relation to indigenous and foreign languages, and look at attitudes and ideologies surrounding their use. The course introduces students to a wide range of resources and approaches for studying World Englishes including: the International Corpus of English; literary texts; historical and contemporary audio and video recordings; and linguistic landscapes.

Literary Linguistics 

This two-term course foregrounds the relationship between language and literary and non-literary texts, and considers language use from particular perspectives. In classes we will discuss approaches from within stylistics and discourse analysis, and examine the ways in which specific linguistic choices create variations in style and meaning. The questions of what makes a text, and what makes a 'literary' text, will be explored; we will go on to explore topics including the difference between spoken and written texts, features of language such as deixis and metaphor, and the language of particular authors including Milton and Henry James.

History of the English Language

The course traces the growth of a standardised variety of English since the Anglo-Saxon period and considers how and why Standard English and other varieties have changed and continue to change. Classes will explore the social and cultural factors that have shaped English in different periods, and examine past and present attitudes to aspects of language (such as grammar, lexis, spelling and accent) and language change.

The final dissertation is a very important component of the course as it provides the opportunity for students undertake independent research and writing to complete a stand-alone project based on their individual scholarly interests. It consists of 10,000 words and students work on it over the summer for submission at the end of August. Several weeks of the Spring Term Research Methodology sessions are devoted to workshops helping students develop their dissertation plans. 

Curriculum and Assessment

Students are taught through seminars and tutorials. Over the year they write a number of essays, they do presentations during the spring term, and take examinations in the summer term. Forms of assessment vary between modules, as explained in the module descriptions above. Students have access to the Survey of English Usage (see below), and are taught how to make use of its resources for their dissertations.

Overall, the dissertation is worth 1/3 of your final mark, the two examinations are worth another 1/3, and the Course Essay and Research Methods assignments make up the final 1/3 of the grade.

Further Information

For further information about this course, please email Natasha Clark .

Apply Online

A link to the application form, as well as more detailed information about entry requirements, can be found at the bottom of the MA in English Linguistics prospectus page .

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are welcome from candidates who have at least a second class Honours degree in English language or literature, or in linguistics, or an overseas equivalent. Some prior knowledge of English language studies (specifically English grammar) is expected for the programme.

Part-time students take the Modern English Grammar course in their first year, together with one option course. During the second year they take their second core course (either English Corpus Linguistics  or English Language in Use ), as well as a second option course. The dissertation will be written during the summer of the second year of study. Part-time students will be encouraged to work on their dissertations over the summer following their first year. Please note that if you intend to work, your employer will need to allow you to work flexibly, as it will not be possible to make special timetable arrangements for part-time students. Please also note that there are restrictions on non-EU students applying for part-time places.

There are important differences between the MA in English Linguistics (MAEL) and the MA in Linguistics (MAL). First, the former is based in the English Department while the MA in Linguistics is based in the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences. From the point of view of content the MAEL focuses on the English language, and has a more descriptive outlook than the theoretically-oriented MAL, which does not have an exclusive focus on any particular language

Students who have obtained good results for their MA examinations may be considered for the MPhil/PhD programme, subject to places and suitable supervisors being available.

Student Testimonials

"Although I came from an undergraduate linguistics background, the heavily research-based MAEL program proved to enrich and expound on what I already had at an accelerated pace while allowing me to create intimate relationships with expert faculty who helped me to produce my best research and written work through numerous intensive tutorials. As a result, I have grown as a linguist in ways that I couldn’t have expected before." Lyndsie Newell (MAEL 2018-19)

"As someone who is coming off fourteen years of working as an English teacher, I was very excited for the chance to be a student again. By choosing the MA in English Linguistics I am able to study language from a range of perspectives, from the smallest units of individual words to wider discourse and language in use. This is a challenging programme, filled with excellent teaching, engaging seminar discussions and learning in a supportive environment. Individual tutoring sessions are so valuable in helping you progress.  We spend lunch times arguing about grammar!" Liisa Metsaranta (MAEL 2018-19)

"Applying what I learned, I have become more professional in English language, better at communicating more effectively, and more able to create pleasant experience during interpersonal relationships. I am glad to see that [many students from my year] are making contributions to English teaching and learning in China. Without MAEL, this surely wouldn’t have happened." Yun Feng (MAEL 2015-16)

"I started my MAEL programme in 2014, which was also the starting point of my lifelong ambition. I attended all compulsory and optional courses since they are so interesting and are never a waste of time! As a non-native, I also gained excellent experience in academic research and developed great writing skills (many thanks to all tutors who gave me tutorials). I like the subject, the courses, the staff, the department, the school, the city, so I further my study here for a PhD degree! Legendary!" Ai Zhong (MAEL 2014-15)

"I did the UCL MA in English Linguistics part-time over two years and lectures on semantics, phonetics and grammar were the highlight of my week! It impacted my work in two ways; I became much more aware of the language choices we make, often inadvertently, and this improved my communication in general. Since graduating, I have also set up a new division of my PR business, Word Savvy, which helps business people to think about their written and spoken communication. I would definitely recommend this MA to others. It’s fascinating and has brought great benefits to my working life." Kate Warwick, Director, PR Savvy (MAEL 2013-15)

Academic Staff Participating in the Programme

• Professor Bas Aarts ,  Professor of English Linguistics and Director of the Survey of English Usage. Publications include  Small Clauses in English  (1992),  The Verb in Contemporary English: Theory and Description  (1995, edited with Charles F. Meyer),  Exploring Natural Language: Working with the British Component of the International Corpus of English  (2002, with Gerald Nelson and Sean Wallis),  Fuzzy Grammar: a Reader  (2004, edited with David Denison, Evelien Keizer and Gergana Popova),  Syntactic Gradience: the Nature of Grammatical Indeterminacy  (2007),  Oxford Modern English Grammar  (2011),  The Verb Phrase in English: Investigating Recent Language Change with Corpora  (2013, edited with Joanne Close, Geoffrey Leech and Sean Wallis), the  Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar  (2014, second edition with Edmund Weiner and Sylvia Chalker),  How to Teach Grammar  (2019, with Ian Cushing and Richard Hudson), the  Oxford Handbook of English Grammar  (2020, edited with Jill Bowie and Gergana Popova), and the  Handbook of English Linguistics  (second edition 2021, edited with April McMahon and Lars Hinrichs). Aarts is a Founding Editor of the Cambridge University Press journal  English Language and Linguistics .                                                                                      
• Dr Kathryn Allan ,  Associate Professor. She is author of  Metaphor and Metonymy: A Diachronic Approach , and co-editor of the volumes Current Methods in Historical Semantics and Historical Cognitive Linguistics , published in Mouton’s Cognitive Linguistics Research series. With Christian Kay, she is the co-author of the textbook English Historical Semantics , (2015, Edinburgh UP). She is also a contributor to the Keywords Project, a collaborative US/UK research project which builds on Raymond Williams’ work in exploring social/cultural ‘keywords’. She was involved in the publication of Keywords for Today : a 21st Century Vocabulary . She was the Honorary Membership Secretary of the Philological Society from 2010-2013, and is currently on its Council. She is on the Editorial Board for the Oxford University Press journal Forum for Modern Language Studies . Her key research interests are historical linguistics, lexicology and lexical semantics.            
• Dr Guyanne Wilson , Quirk Lecturer in English Linguistics. She is the co-editor of the volume New Englishes , New Methods (John Benjamins 2023, with Michael Westphal). Guyanne Wilson is also the author of Language Ideologies and Identities on Facebook and TikTok: A Southern Caribbean perspective , to appear in the Cambridge Elements in World Englishes series , as well as several articles in the journals World Englishes and English World-Wide . She contributed to the Wiley Blackwell Encyclopaedia of World Englishes and worked on the compilation of the Trinidad and Tobago (2010-2014) and Ugandan components of the International Corpus of English (2016-2022). She currently serves on editorial board of the journal English World-Wide , and is a member of the International Association of World Englishes, the International Society for the Linguistics of English, and the Society for Caribbean Linguistics. Guyanne Wilson’s key research is in World Englishes, particularly language attitudes and ideologies, World Englishes on social media, and research methods in World Englishes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
• Sean Wallis ,  Principal Research Fellow, Survey of English Usage. He is the programmer of the ICECUP corpus exploration software, technical supervisor of ICE-GB and DCPSE, co-author, with Gerald Nelson and Bas Aarts, of Exploring Natural Language (2002), co-editor, with Bas Aarts, Geoffrey Leech and Joanne Close, of  The Verb Phrase in English: Investigating Recent Language Change with Corpora  (2013), and author of many journal articles and book chapters on Corpus Linguistics methodology and statistics. As well as several publications in journals and edited books, he maintains an academic blog at https://corplingstats.wordpress.com/ . Latest publication:  Statistics in Corpus Linguistics Research  (2020).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Karen Dwyer , Teaching Fellow. She is the author of a number of journal articles on language and communication disorders in psychosis, and their relationship with mentalizing abilities. More recently, she has published on the expression of ‘out-of-the-ordinary’ spiritual experiences.  

The Survey of English Usage

The Department of English Language and Literature houses the  Survey of English Usage (SEU), an unparalleled resource for research into the grammatical repertoire of mature educated native speakers of English. The SEU houses several corpora (large collections of authentic spoken and written texts). Among them are the British component of the International Corpus of English and the Diachronic Corpus of Present-Day English, both of which can be explored using innovative search software.

Many important studies of the grammar, semantics and lexis of present-day English are based on SEU material. Among them are the Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language  (Quirk et al. 1985), which is recognised internationally as one of the standard reference grammars for English, and the Oxford Modern English Grammar (Aarts 2011).

Students reported 100% satisfaction in the MA in English Linguistics programme for the last two years in a row. * PTES 2017 and 2018

Our latest PTES results yet again show that students enjoy our course: "Feedback on my work has been prompt" - 100% agree. "As a result of my course I am more confident about independent learning" - 100% agree. * PTES 2018 and 2017

Our students consistently report over 90% satisfaction for teaching and learning, skills development, learning resources, student engagement, and assessment and feedback.

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Our latest PTES results yet again show that students enjoy our course: "The course is intellectually stimulating" - 100% agree. "The course has enhanced my academic ability" - 100% agree. * PTES 2018 and 2017

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Two members of our teaching team were nominated for UCL's Student Choice Awards for Outstanding Teaching in 2017-18 and again in 2018-19.

Student Views

"We have regular tutorials, which means that you're sitting in a room with a world expert on your particular subject, which is really exciting. We also have regular departmental events so I've been to talks on new advances in linguistics. I've been able to join linguistics societies as a student member; we have the philological society and they have their meeting just up the road from UCL so I've been able to go along and see real linguists in action outside of my course too."

Sondos Hassan-Ibrahim, MA in English Linguistics

Kate Warwick, MA in English Linguistics

129 List Of Research Topics In English Language Teaching [updated]

English Language Teaching (ELT) is a field dedicated to teaching English to non-native speakers. It’s important because English is a global language used for communication, business, and education worldwide. Research in ELT helps improve teaching methods, making it easier for students to learn English effectively. This blog will explore a list of research topics in English language teaching.

What Are The Areas Of Research In English Language Teaching?

Table of Contents

Research in English Language Teaching (ELT) encompasses a wide range of areas, including:

• Language Learning: Understanding how people learn English well, like when they learn a new language and if there’s a best time to do it.
• Teaching Ways: Looking into different ways teachers teach, like using conversations, tasks, or mixing language with other subjects.
• Curriculum Design and Syllabus Development: Designing and evaluating language curricula and syllabi to meet the needs of diverse learners and contexts.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Developing and validating assessment tools, exploring alternative assessment methods, and investigating the effectiveness of feedback and error correction strategies.
• Technology in ELT: Exploring the integration of technology in language teaching and learning, including computer-assisted language learning (CALL), mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), and online learning platforms.
• Teacher Education and Professional Development: Investigating pre-service and in-service teacher education programs, reflective practices, and challenges in teacher training.
• Cultural and Sociolinguistic Aspects: Examining the role of culture in language teaching and learning, sociolinguistic competence, and addressing cultural diversity in the classroom.
• Learner Diversity and Inclusive Practices: Researching teaching strategies for diverse learners, including young learners, learners with learning disabilities, and learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Policy and Planning in ELT: Analyzing language policies at national and international levels, exploring the implementation of ELT programs, and examining the role of ELT in national development.
• Research Methodologies in ELT: Investigating qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research approaches in ELT research, including action research conducted by teachers in their own classrooms.
• Future Trends and Innovations: Exploring emerging trends and innovations in ELT, such as the impact of globalization, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning, and innovative teaching strategies.

129 List Of Research Topics In English Language Teaching: Category Wise

Language acquisition and development.

• Second Language Acquisition Theories: Explore different theories explaining how learners acquire a second language.
• Critical Period Hypothesis: Investigate the idea of an optimal age range for language acquisition.
• Multilingualism and Language Development: Study how knowing multiple languages affects language development.
• Cognitive and Affective Factors in Language Learning: Examine the role of cognitive abilities and emotions in language learning.
• Language Learning Strategies: Investigate the strategies learners use to acquire and develop language skills.
• Input Hypothesis: Explore the role of comprehensible input in language acquisition.
• Interaction Hypothesis: Examine the importance of interaction in language learning.
• Fossilization in Second Language Learning: Study why some learners reach a plateau in their language development.

Teaching Methodologies and Approaches

• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): Analyze the effectiveness of CLT in promoting communication skills.
• Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT): Explore the use of real-world tasks to teach language.
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): Investigate teaching subject content through English.
• Blended Learning in ELT: Study the integration of traditional and online teaching methods.
• Audio-Lingual Method: Assess the effectiveness of drills and repetition in language teaching.
• Grammar-Translation Method: Compare traditional grammar-focused methods with communicative approaches.
• Lexical Approach: Explore teaching vocabulary as a key component of language proficiency.
• Suggestopedia: Investigate the use of relaxation techniques to enhance language learning.

Curriculum Design and Syllabus Development

• Needs Analysis in ELT: Identify the language needs of learners and design appropriate curricula.
• Integrating Language Skills in Curriculum: Examine strategies for integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Syllabus Types: Compare different types of syllabi, such as structural and task-based.
• Task-Based Syllabus Design: Design syllabi based on real-world tasks to promote language acquisition.
• Content-Based Instruction (CBI): Integrate language learning with academic content in syllabus design.
• Needs Analysis in Specific Contexts: Conduct needs analyses for learners in specific professional or academic contexts.
• Cross-Cultural Communication in Curriculum Design: Incorporate intercultural communication skills into language curricula.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Standardized Testing in ELT: Evaluate the reliability and validity of standardized English language tests.
• Alternative Assessment Approaches: Explore non-traditional assessment methods like portfolios and self-assessment.
• Feedback Strategies in Language Learning: Investigate effective feedback techniques for improving language proficiency.
• Washback Effect of Testing: Study how assessment practices influence teaching and learning.
• Authentic Assessment in ELT: Develop assessment tasks that mirror real-life language use situations.
• Portfolio Assessment: Investigate the use of portfolios to track language learning progress over time.
• Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT): Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of adaptive testing methods in ELT.

Technology in ELT

• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL): Assess the impact of computer-based language learning programs.
• Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL): Study the effectiveness of mobile devices in language learning.
• Online Learning Platforms for ELT: Analyze the features and usability of online platforms for language education.
• Virtual Reality (VR) in Language Learning: Explore immersive VR environments for language practice and instruction.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tutoring Systems: Assess the effectiveness of AI-based tutors in providing personalized language instruction.
• Social Media in Language Learning: Study the role of social media platforms in informal language learning contexts.
• Gamification in ELT: Investigate the use of game elements to enhance engagement and motivation in language learning.

Teacher Education and Professional Development

• Pre-service Teacher Education Programs: Evaluate the effectiveness of teacher training programs.
• Reflective Practice in Teaching: Investigate how teachers reflect on their practice to improve teaching.
• Challenges in Teacher Education: Identify challenges faced by educators in training and development.
• Teacher Beliefs and Practices: Examine how teachers’ beliefs about language learning influence their instructional practices.
• Peer Observation in Teacher Development: Explore the benefits of peer observation and feedback for teacher professional growth.
• Mentoring Programs for New Teachers: Evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring programs in supporting novice teachers.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Models: Compare different models of CPD for language teachers and their impact on teaching quality.

Cultural and Sociolinguistic Aspects

• Language and Culture Interrelationship: Explore the relationship between language and culture in ELT.
• Sociolinguistic Competence and Pragmatics: Study how social context influences language use and understanding.
• Gender and Identity in Language Learning: Investigate how gender identity affects language learning experiences.
• Intercultural Competence in Language Teaching: Develop strategies for promoting intercultural communicative competence in language learners.
• Language Policy and Minority Language Education: Analyze the impact of language policies on the education of minority language speakers.
• Gender and Language Learning Strategies: Investigate gender differences in language learning strategies and their implications for instruction.
• Code-Switching in Multilingual Classrooms: Study the role of code-switching in language learning and classroom interaction.

Learner Diversity and Inclusive Practices

• Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL): Examine effective teaching strategies for children learning English.
• Addressing Learning Disabilities in ELT: Investigate methods for supporting learners with disabilities in language learning.
• ELT for Specific Purposes (ESP): Explore specialized English language instruction for specific fields.
• Differentiated Instruction in Language Teaching: Develop strategies for addressing diverse learner needs in the language classroom.
• Inclusive Pedagogies for Learners with Special Educational Needs: Design instructional approaches that accommodate learners with disabilities in language learning.
• Language Learning Strategies of Autistic Learners: Investigate effective language learning strategies for individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Language Identity and Learner Motivation: Explore the relationship between language identity and motivation in language learning.

Policy and Planning in ELT

• National and International Language Policies: Analyze policies governing English language education at different levels.
• ELT Program Implementation Challenges: Identify challenges in implementing ELT programs in diverse contexts.
• Role of ELT in National Development: Examine the contribution of English language education to national development goals.
• English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Policies: Analyze the impact of EMI policies on educational equity and access.
• Language Teacher Recruitment and Deployment Policies: Evaluate policies related to the recruitment and deployment of language teachers in diverse contexts.
• Language Assessment Policy Reform: Propose reforms to language assessment policies to promote fairness and validity.
• Biliteracy Development Policies: Study policies aimed at promoting biliteracy development among bilingual learners.

Research Methodologies in ELT

• Qualitative Research Methods in ELT: Explore qualitative approaches like interviews and case studies in ELT research.
• Quantitative Research Methods in ELT: Investigate quantitative methods such as surveys and experiments in language education research.
• Mixed-Methods Approaches in ELT Research: Combine qualitative and quantitative methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of research questions.
• Ethnographic Approaches to ELT Research: Conduct ethnographic studies to explore language learning and teaching in naturalistic settings.
• Case Study Research in Language Education: Investigate specific language learning contexts or programs through in-depth case studies.
• Corpus Linguistics in ELT Research: Analyze language use patterns and learner language production using corpus linguistic methods.
• Longitudinal Studies of Language Learning: Follow language learners over an extended period to examine developmental trajectories and factors influencing language acquisition.

Future Trends and Innovations

• Emerging Technologies in ELT: Study the integration of technologies like AI and VR in language teaching.
• Innovations in Teaching Strategies: Explore new approaches to teaching language, such as flipped classrooms and gamification.
• Future Directions in ELT Research: Investigate potential areas for future research in English language teaching.
• Wearable Technology in Language Learning: Explore the potential of wearable devices for delivering personalized language instruction.
• Data Analytics for Adaptive Learning: Develop data-driven approaches to adaptive learning in language education.
• Augmented Reality (AR) Applications in ELT: Design AR-enhanced language learning experiences for immersive language practice.
• Global Citizenship Education and Language Learning: Investigate the role of language education in fostering global citizenship skills.
• Eco-Linguistics and Language Education: Explore the intersection of language education and environmental sustainability.
• Metacognition and Language Learning: Explore how learners’ awareness of their own learning processes affects language acquisition.
• Peer Interaction in Language Learning: Investigate the role of peer collaboration and discussion in promoting language development.
• Heritage Language Education: Study strategies for maintaining and revitalizing heritage languages among immigrant and minority communities.
• Language Learning Motivation in Adolescents: Examine factors influencing motivation and engagement in adolescent language learners.
• Phonological Awareness in Language Learning: Investigate the role of phonological awareness in literacy development for language learners.
• Pragmatic Development in Language Learners: Explore how learners acquire pragmatic competence and understanding of language use in context.
• Digital Literacies and Language Learning: Examine how digital literacy skills contribute to language proficiency and communication in the digital age.
• Critical Language Awareness: Investigate approaches to developing learners’ critical awareness of language use and power dynamics.
• Language Teacher Identity: Study how language teachers’ identities shape their beliefs, practices, and interactions in the classroom.
• Collaborative Learning in Language Education: Explore the benefits and challenges of collaborative learning environments for language learners.
• Motivational Strategies in Language Teaching: Develop and evaluate motivational techniques to enhance student engagement and persistence in language learning.
• Heritage Language Maintenance: Investigate factors influencing the maintenance and transmission of heritage languages across generations.
• Phonics Instruction in Language Learning: Examine the effectiveness of phonics-based approaches for teaching reading and pronunciation.
• Language Policy Implementation: Analyze the challenges and successes of implementing language policies at the institutional, regional, and national levels.
• Language Teacher Cognition: Explore language teachers’ beliefs, knowledge, and decision-making processes in the classroom.
• Intercultural Communicative Competence: Develop strategies for fostering learners’ ability to communicate effectively across cultures.
• Critical Pedagogy in Language Education: Explore approaches to teaching language that promote critical thinking, social justice, and equity.
• Language Learning Strategies for Autodidacts: Investigate effective self-directed learning strategies for language learners outside formal educational settings.
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Higher Education: Examine the implementation and outcomes of CLIL programs in tertiary education.
• Sociocultural Theory and Language Learning: Explore how social and cultural factors influence language acquisition and development.
• Language Socialization: Investigate how individuals learn language within social and cultural contexts, including family, peer groups, and communities.
• Speech Perception and Language Learning: Examine the relationship between speech perception abilities and language proficiency in second language learners.
• Genre-Based Approaches to Language Teaching: Explore the use of genre analysis and genre-based pedagogy to teach language skills in context.
• Learner Autonomy in Language Learning: Investigate strategies for promoting learner autonomy and independence in language education.
• Multimodal Literacy in Language Learning: Examine the integration of multiple modes of communication, such as text, image, and sound, in language instruction.
• Community-Based Language Learning: Study language learning initiatives that engage learners with their local communities and resources.
• English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) Communication: Explore the use of English as a global means of communication among speakers from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Research in English Language Teaching covers a wide range of topics, from language acquisition theories to the impact of technology on learning. By exploring these topics (from a list of research topics in english language teaching), we can improve how English is taught and learned, making it more effective and accessible for everyone.

Continuous research and collaboration among educators, researchers, and policymakers are essential for the ongoing development of ELT.

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Shakespeare Research Paper Topics

The realm of Shakespeare research paper topics is vast and multifaceted, encapsulating a plethora of subjects that have captivated scholars and students for centuries. Shakespeare’s works, ranging from tragedies and comedies to sonnets, present a goldmine for academic exploration. This comprehensive guide aims to elucidate these topics, presenting a wide array of potential research areas that delve into the heart of the Bard’s timeless literary contributions. Whether examining the complexities of his characters, the richness of his thematic material, or the nuances of his language, Shakespeare continues to offer an endless sea of research possibilities.

100 Shakespeare Research Paper Topics

Shakespeare’s works are a cornerstone of English literature, offering a treasure trove of themes, characters, and narratives that have fascinated readers for over four centuries. The following Shakespeare research paper topics can provide a foundation for students and scholars aiming to explore the depth and breadth of his oeuvre.

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1. Shakespeare’s Tragedies:

• The elements of tragedy in Hamlet .
• Othello’s fatal flaw: An exploration of jealousy.
• Macbeth and the corrupting power of unchecked ambition.
• The role of fate in Romeo and Juliet .
• Portrayal of women in King Lear .
• The theme of betrayal in Julius Caesar .
• Supernatural elements in Macbeth .
• Madness in Hamlet : Genuine or feigned?
• The concept of honor in Titus Andronicus .
• Dualities in Antony and Cleopatra : Love vs. politics.

2. Shakespeare’s Comedies:

• Gender roles and cross-dressing in Twelfth Night .
• The exploration of love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream .
• Satire in The Merchant of Venice .
• The dynamics of disguise in As You Like It .
• Familial ties in Much Ado About Nothing .
• The folly of human desires in The Merry Wives of Windsor .
• The interplay of magic and reality in The Tempest .
• Courtship rituals in Two Gentlemen of Verona .
• The exploration of identity in Comedy of Errors .
• Nature versus nurture in The Taming of the Shrew .

3. Shakespeare’s Historical Plays:

• Depiction of kingship in Richard II .
• The concept of legitimacy in Henry IV, Part I .
• The role of women in Henry V .
• Political manipulation in Richard III .
• Leadership qualities in Henry VIII .
• The impact of war in Henry VI .
• The portrayal of rebels in King John .
• Examination of patriotism in Edward III .
• Morality in Henry IV, Part II .
• The representation of foreign cultures in Henry V .

4. Shakespeare’s Sonnets:

• The theme of time in Shakespeare’s sonnets.
• Exploration of beauty in Sonnet 18.
• Love and its changing nature in the sonnets.
• The dark lady: An analysis of Shakespeare’s muse.
• Sonnet 130: Subverting the conventional idea of beauty.
• Themes of mortality in Shakespeare’s sonnets.
• Exploration of friendship in the sonnets.
• Nature imagery in Shakespeare’s sonnets.
• Shakespeare’s perspective on old age.
• The role of art and poetry in the sonnets.

5. Major Characters Across Plays:

•  The evolution of Lady Macbeth.
• Iago: Shakespeare’s most malevolent character?
• The tragic dimensions of King Lear.
• Hamlet’s indecisiveness and its consequences.
• Falstaff: Comic relief or insightful commentary?
• Juliet’s growth from girlhood to womanhood.
• The transformation of Prince Hal.
• Desdemona: Victim or heroine?
• The multifaceted nature of Cleopatra.
• Portia’s intelligence and wit in The Merchant of Venice .

6. Themes in Shakespeare’s Works:

• Revenge in Shakespeare’s tragedies.
• Exploration of love and loyalty.
• The impact of political power and corruption.
• Nature and its manifestations in Shakespeare’s plays.
• Examination of family and kinship.
• Gender dynamics and its implications.
• Supernatural elements across various plays.
• Social status and hierarchy.
• Themes of war and peace.
• Exploration of human folly and comedy.

7. Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Era:

• Influence of the Elizabethan court on Shakespeare’s works.
• Shakespeare’s representation of Elizabethan women.
• The playhouse: Globe theatre and its impact.
• Elizabethan societal norms in Shakespeare’s plays.
• Religious influences in Shakespeare’s plays.
• Influence of Renaissance humanism.
• Portrayal of monarchy and the divine right of kings.
• The Elizabethan worldview and cosmology in Shakespeare’s works.
• Shakespeare’s plays and the Black Death.
• Exploration of colonization and the New World.

8. Modern Adaptations:

• Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet : A contemporary reimagining.
• The relevance of Othello in the modern age.
• Shakespeare in popular culture: TV and cinema.
• Adapting Shakespeare for young audiences.
• Feminist readings of Shakespearean plays in the 21st century.
• Shakespearean themes in contemporary music.
• Anime adaptations of Shakespeare’s works.
• West Side Story and its roots in Romeo and Juliet .
• The modern-day relevance of The Tempest .
• Adapting Shakespeare’s sonnets into modern poetry.

9. Shakespeare’s Language and Rhetoric:

• Use of iambic pentameter across plays.
• Shakespeare’s inventiveness: New words and phrases.
• Rhetorical devices in Julius Caesar .
• Language as power in Shakespeare’s works.
• The lyricism in Romeo and Juliet .
• The eloquence of Hamlet ’s soliloquies.
• Puns, wordplay, and double entendres.
• Shakespeare’s influence on the English language.
• Exploration of metaphors in Shakespeare’s works.
• The musicality and rhythm of Shakespearean language.

10. Controversies and Conspiracies:

• The Shakespeare authorship question.
• Depiction of Jewish characters: Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice ?
• Was Shakespeare a feminist?
• Shakespeare and his alleged Catholic ties.
• Queer readings of Shakespeare’s works.
• Exploration of Shakespeare’s personal life and its influence on his works.
• The conspiracy of Shakespeare’s “lost plays.”
• Historical accuracy in Shakespeare’s plays.
• Ethical dilemmas presented in Measure for Measure .
• Shakespeare’s perspective on colonialism in The Tempest .

These Shakespeare research paper topics represent only a fragment of the potential areas of exploration. With each reading of his plays and sonnets, a myriad of interpretations and insights can be discovered, proving the timeless nature of his artistry.

Shakespeare and the Range of Research Paper Topics

The legacy of William Shakespeare, often referred to as the Bard of Avon, has persisted for over 400 years, a testament to his universal appeal and unmatched literary prowess. From the bustling streets of Verona in Romeo and Juliet to the windswept heaths of Scotland in Macbeth , Shakespeare’s plays traverse a wide array of settings, characters, and themes, making the range of Shakespeare research paper topics seemingly endless.

Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare lived during the Elizabethan era, a period known for its flourishing arts, particularly in drama and poetry. It was a time when theater was not just a form of entertainment but a lens through which society’s core values, tensions, and aspirations were examined. Shakespeare, with his innate ability to tap into human emotion, capitalized on this, crafting plays that were as much an exploration of the human psyche as they were of societal norms.

Among the Bard’s most influential works are his tragedies. These plays delve deep into the human condition, exploring themes such as jealousy in Othello , ambition in Macbeth , and the consequences of indecision in Hamlet . The rich tapestry of characters in these plays, from the tormented Prince of Denmark to the ambitious Lady Macbeth, offers researchers an opportunity to explore complex character studies. The very nature of tragedy, as a reflection of the flaws and failures of humanity, provides ample Shakespeare research paper topics.

Equally compelling are Shakespeare’s comedies, which, contrary to their name, often tackle serious subjects but with a light-hearted touch. Consider the gender dynamics in Twelfth Night , where identities are swapped, or the societal critique in The Merchant of Venice , which delves into issues of justice, mercy, and prejudice. These comedies provide a commentary on societal conventions and hypocrisies, making them ripe for academic exploration.

Shakespeare’s historical plays, often based on real figures from English history, can be seen as his commentary on leadership, power, and national identity. The transformation of Prince Hal from a prodigal son to a determined king in the Henry IV series, or Richard III’s Machiavellian rise to power, showcases Shakespeare’s insights into the nature of power and governance. For a researcher keen on intersecting literature with history, these plays offer a goldmine of topics.

Not to be forgotten are Shakespeare’s sonnets, a collection of 154 poems that touch on themes of love, beauty, morality, and the passage of time. These sonnets, with their intricate rhyme schemes and profound thematic depth, are a testament to Shakespeare’s prowess as a poet. Topics like the contrast between the “Dark Lady” and the “Fair Youth” sonnets or the recurring motif of immortality through art provide avenues for exploration in Shakespeare research paper topics.

Shakespeare’s influence extends far beyond the Elizabethan era. The modern age has seen numerous adaptations of his works, from films and television series to reinterpretations in novels and even music. This continued relevance underscores Shakespeare’s understanding of human nature, which remains consistent across time and cultures. For those studying the Bard’s impact on contemporary art and media, the breadth of research topics is vast.

But why does Shakespeare offer such a vast array of research topics? Part of the reason lies in his ability to encapsulate universal themes that transcend time. Themes of love, betrayal, ambition, identity, and fate are as relevant today as they were in the 16th century. His intricate character development, combined with multi-layered plots and subplots, means that every reading or performance can unveil a new interpretation or insight.

Additionally, the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s life — from the debated authorship of his plays to his personal beliefs and experiences — add another layer of intrigue to his works. These controversies, combined with the depth and breadth of his writings, mean that the scope for Shakespeare research paper topics is as wide and varied as the plays themselves.

In conclusion, William Shakespeare, through his extensive body of work, offers an unparalleled range of topics for research. His understanding of human nature, combined with his ability to weave intricate narratives and create memorable characters, ensures his continued relevance in academic circles. Whether one is interested in literature, history, psychology, or even modern media studies, Shakespeare’s works provide a robust foundation for exploration, analysis, and discussion.

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Research Topics & Ideas: Education

170+ Research Ideas To Fast-Track Your Dissertation, Thesis Or Research Project

I f you’re just starting out exploring education-related topics for your dissertation, thesis or research project, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll help kickstart your research topic ideation process by providing a hearty list of research topics and ideas , including examples from actual dissertations and theses..

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We know it’s exciting to run through a list of research topics, but please keep in mind that this list is just a starting point . To develop a suitable education-related research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , and a viable plan of action to fill that gap.

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• List of 50+ education-related research topics/ideas
• List of 120+ level-specific research topics 
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Education-Related Research Topics & Ideas

Below you’ll find a list of education-related research topics and idea kickstarters. These are fairly broad and flexible to various contexts, so keep in mind that you will need to refine them a little. Nevertheless, they should inspire some ideas for your project.

• The impact of school funding on student achievement
• The effects of social and emotional learning on student well-being
• The effects of parental involvement on student behaviour
• The impact of teacher training on student learning
• The impact of classroom design on student learning
• The impact of poverty on education
• The use of student data to inform instruction
• The role of parental involvement in education
• The effects of mindfulness practices in the classroom
• The use of technology in the classroom
• The role of critical thinking in education
• The use of formative and summative assessments in the classroom
• The use of differentiated instruction in the classroom
• The use of gamification in education
• The effects of teacher burnout on student learning
• The impact of school leadership on student achievement
• The effects of teacher diversity on student outcomes
• The role of teacher collaboration in improving student outcomes
• The implementation of blended and online learning
• The effects of teacher accountability on student achievement
• The effects of standardized testing on student learning
• The effects of classroom management on student behaviour
• The effects of school culture on student achievement
• The use of student-centred learning in the classroom
• The impact of teacher-student relationships on student outcomes
• The achievement gap in minority and low-income students
• The use of culturally responsive teaching in the classroom
• The impact of teacher professional development on student learning
• The use of project-based learning in the classroom
• The effects of teacher expectations on student achievement
• The use of adaptive learning technology in the classroom
• The impact of teacher turnover on student learning
• The effects of teacher recruitment and retention on student learning
• The impact of early childhood education on later academic success
• The impact of parental involvement on student engagement
• The use of positive reinforcement in education
• The impact of school climate on student engagement
• The role of STEM education in preparing students for the workforce
• The effects of school choice on student achievement
• The use of technology in the form of online tutoring

Level-Specific Research Topics

Looking for research topics for a specific level of education? We’ve got you covered. Below you can find research topic ideas for primary, secondary and tertiary-level education contexts. Click the relevant level to view the respective list.

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Primary education.

• Investigating the effects of peer tutoring on academic achievement in primary school
• Exploring the benefits of mindfulness practices in primary school classrooms
• Examining the effects of different teaching strategies on primary school students’ problem-solving skills
• The use of storytelling as a teaching strategy in primary school literacy instruction
• The role of cultural diversity in promoting tolerance and understanding in primary schools
• The impact of character education programs on moral development in primary school students
• Investigating the use of technology in enhancing primary school mathematics education
• The impact of inclusive curriculum on promoting equity and diversity in primary schools
• The impact of outdoor education programs on environmental awareness in primary school students
• The influence of school climate on student motivation and engagement in primary schools
• Investigating the effects of early literacy interventions on reading comprehension in primary school students
• The impact of parental involvement in school decision-making processes on student achievement in primary schools
• Exploring the benefits of inclusive education for students with special needs in primary schools
• Investigating the effects of teacher-student feedback on academic motivation in primary schools
• The role of technology in developing digital literacy skills in primary school students
• Effective strategies for fostering a growth mindset in primary school students
• Investigating the role of parental support in reducing academic stress in primary school children
• The role of arts education in fostering creativity and self-expression in primary school students
• Examining the effects of early childhood education programs on primary school readiness
• Examining the effects of homework on primary school students’ academic performance
• The role of formative assessment in improving learning outcomes in primary school classrooms
• The impact of teacher-student relationships on academic outcomes in primary school
• Investigating the effects of classroom environment on student behavior and learning outcomes in primary schools
• Investigating the role of creativity and imagination in primary school curriculum
• The impact of nutrition and healthy eating programs on academic performance in primary schools
• The impact of social-emotional learning programs on primary school students’ well-being and academic performance
• The role of parental involvement in academic achievement of primary school children
• Examining the effects of classroom management strategies on student behavior in primary school
• The role of school leadership in creating a positive school climate Exploring the benefits of bilingual education in primary schools
• The effectiveness of project-based learning in developing critical thinking skills in primary school students
• The role of inquiry-based learning in fostering curiosity and critical thinking in primary school students
• The effects of class size on student engagement and achievement in primary schools
• Investigating the effects of recess and physical activity breaks on attention and learning in primary school
• Exploring the benefits of outdoor play in developing gross motor skills in primary school children
• The effects of educational field trips on knowledge retention in primary school students
• Examining the effects of inclusive classroom practices on students’ attitudes towards diversity in primary schools
• The impact of parental involvement in homework on primary school students’ academic achievement
• Investigating the effectiveness of different assessment methods in primary school classrooms
• The influence of physical activity and exercise on cognitive development in primary school children
• Exploring the benefits of cooperative learning in promoting social skills in primary school students

Secondary Education

• Investigating the effects of school discipline policies on student behavior and academic success in secondary education
• The role of social media in enhancing communication and collaboration among secondary school students
• The impact of school leadership on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in secondary schools
• Investigating the effects of technology integration on teaching and learning in secondary education
• Exploring the benefits of interdisciplinary instruction in promoting critical thinking skills in secondary schools
• The impact of arts education on creativity and self-expression in secondary school students
• The effectiveness of flipped classrooms in promoting student learning in secondary education
• The role of career guidance programs in preparing secondary school students for future employment
• Investigating the effects of student-centered learning approaches on student autonomy and academic success in secondary schools
• The impact of socio-economic factors on educational attainment in secondary education
• Investigating the impact of project-based learning on student engagement and academic achievement in secondary schools
• Investigating the effects of multicultural education on cultural understanding and tolerance in secondary schools
• The influence of standardized testing on teaching practices and student learning in secondary education
• Investigating the effects of classroom management strategies on student behavior and academic engagement in secondary education
• The influence of teacher professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes in secondary schools
• The role of extracurricular activities in promoting holistic development and well-roundedness in secondary school students
• Investigating the effects of blended learning models on student engagement and achievement in secondary education
• The role of physical education in promoting physical health and well-being among secondary school students
• Investigating the effects of gender on academic achievement and career aspirations in secondary education
• Exploring the benefits of multicultural literature in promoting cultural awareness and empathy among secondary school students
• The impact of school counseling services on student mental health and well-being in secondary schools
• Exploring the benefits of vocational education and training in preparing secondary school students for the workforce
• The role of digital literacy in preparing secondary school students for the digital age
• The influence of parental involvement on academic success and well-being of secondary school students
• The impact of social-emotional learning programs on secondary school students’ well-being and academic success
• The role of character education in fostering ethical and responsible behavior in secondary school students
• Examining the effects of digital citizenship education on responsible and ethical technology use among secondary school students
• The impact of parental involvement in school decision-making processes on student outcomes in secondary schools
• The role of educational technology in promoting personalized learning experiences in secondary schools
• The impact of inclusive education on the social and academic outcomes of students with disabilities in secondary schools
• The influence of parental support on academic motivation and achievement in secondary education
• The role of school climate in promoting positive behavior and well-being among secondary school students
• Examining the effects of peer mentoring programs on academic achievement and social-emotional development in secondary schools
• Examining the effects of teacher-student relationships on student motivation and achievement in secondary schools
• Exploring the benefits of service-learning programs in promoting civic engagement among secondary school students
• The impact of educational policies on educational equity and access in secondary education
• Examining the effects of homework on academic achievement and student well-being in secondary education
• Investigating the effects of different assessment methods on student performance in secondary schools
• Examining the effects of single-sex education on academic performance and gender stereotypes in secondary schools
• The role of mentoring programs in supporting the transition from secondary to post-secondary education

Tertiary Education

• The role of student support services in promoting academic success and well-being in higher education
• The impact of internationalization initiatives on students’ intercultural competence and global perspectives in tertiary education
• Investigating the effects of active learning classrooms and learning spaces on student engagement and learning outcomes in tertiary education
• Exploring the benefits of service-learning experiences in fostering civic engagement and social responsibility in higher education
• The influence of learning communities and collaborative learning environments on student academic and social integration in higher education
• Exploring the benefits of undergraduate research experiences in fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills
• Investigating the effects of academic advising and mentoring on student retention and degree completion in higher education
• The role of student engagement and involvement in co-curricular activities on holistic student development in higher education
• The impact of multicultural education on fostering cultural competence and diversity appreciation in higher education
• The role of internships and work-integrated learning experiences in enhancing students’ employability and career outcomes
• Examining the effects of assessment and feedback practices on student learning and academic achievement in tertiary education
• The influence of faculty professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes in tertiary education
• The influence of faculty-student relationships on student success and well-being in tertiary education
• The impact of college transition programs on students’ academic and social adjustment to higher education
• The impact of online learning platforms on student learning outcomes in higher education
• The impact of financial aid and scholarships on access and persistence in higher education
• The influence of student leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities on personal development and campus engagement
• Exploring the benefits of competency-based education in developing job-specific skills in tertiary students
• Examining the effects of flipped classroom models on student learning and retention in higher education
• Exploring the benefits of online collaboration and virtual team projects in developing teamwork skills in tertiary students
• Investigating the effects of diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus climate and student experiences in tertiary education
• The influence of study abroad programs on intercultural competence and global perspectives of college students
• Investigating the effects of peer mentoring and tutoring programs on student retention and academic performance in tertiary education
• Investigating the effectiveness of active learning strategies in promoting student engagement and achievement in tertiary education
• Investigating the effects of blended learning models and hybrid courses on student learning and satisfaction in higher education
• The role of digital literacy and information literacy skills in supporting student success in the digital age
• Investigating the effects of experiential learning opportunities on career readiness and employability of college students
• The impact of e-portfolios on student reflection, self-assessment, and showcasing of learning in higher education
• The role of technology in enhancing collaborative learning experiences in tertiary classrooms
• The impact of research opportunities on undergraduate student engagement and pursuit of advanced degrees
• Examining the effects of competency-based assessment on measuring student learning and achievement in tertiary education
• Examining the effects of interdisciplinary programs and courses on critical thinking and problem-solving skills in college students
• The role of inclusive education and accessibility in promoting equitable learning experiences for diverse student populations
• The role of career counseling and guidance in supporting students’ career decision-making in tertiary education
• The influence of faculty diversity and representation on student success and inclusive learning environments in higher education

Education-Related Dissertations & Theses

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a research topic in education, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses in the education space to see how this all comes together in practice.

Below, we’ve included a selection of education-related research projects to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

• From Rural to Urban: Education Conditions of Migrant Children in China (Wang, 2019)
• Energy Renovation While Learning English: A Guidebook for Elementary ESL Teachers (Yang, 2019)
• A Reanalyses of Intercorrelational Matrices of Visual and Verbal Learners’ Abilities, Cognitive Styles, and Learning Preferences (Fox, 2020)
• A study of the elementary math program utilized by a mid-Missouri school district (Barabas, 2020)
• Instructor formative assessment practices in virtual learning environments : a posthumanist sociomaterial perspective (Burcks, 2019)
• Higher education students services: a qualitative study of two mid-size universities’ direct exchange programs (Kinde, 2020)
• Exploring editorial leadership : a qualitative study of scholastic journalism advisers teaching leadership in Missouri secondary schools (Lewis, 2020)
• Selling the virtual university: a multimodal discourse analysis of marketing for online learning (Ludwig, 2020)
• Advocacy and accountability in school counselling: assessing the use of data as related to professional self-efficacy (Matthews, 2020)
• The use of an application screening assessment as a predictor of teaching retention at a midwestern, K-12, public school district (Scarbrough, 2020)
• Core values driving sustained elite performance cultures (Beiner, 2020)
• Educative features of upper elementary Eureka math curriculum (Dwiggins, 2020)
• How female principals nurture adult learning opportunities in successful high schools with challenging student demographics (Woodward, 2020)
• The disproportionality of Black Males in Special Education: A Case Study Analysis of Educator Perceptions in a Southeastern Urban High School (McCrae, 2021)

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Second language resources, teacher education, and research.

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Masters in Teaching English: research project topics

This week our second-year Masters students in the English teaching programme at the University of Nice presented their end-of-year classroom research projects to an audience of university and secondary school teachers and their peers. We heard thirty presentations on different dimensions of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in French secondary schools, which include both lower secondary ( collège , 11-15 years) and upper secondary ( lycée , 16-18 years). The students are pre-service teachers; the majority have passed national competitive teacher entrance exams and have taught part-time through this school year, with support from mentor teachers and university tutors. Some have yet to pass the exams and had shorter school placements under the direct supervision of a school tutor.

This word cloud generated from the paper titles and abstracts gives an idea of the main concerns: language (English and French), teaching and teachers, class and classroom, pupils/students/learners, and … motivation.

The options and guidelines for these research papers can be accessed from this link , (2015 edition) and this one ( 2016/17 ). Below I have grouped the 2015-6 papers thematically. This overview gives some insight into what interests and concerns new teachers and teacher educators in French secondary EFL within the framework established by my guidelines and our school requirements.

Designing task-based activities, lessons, and units

• Fostering Students’ Interaction In ESL Classrooms: An Emphasis on Learning to Communicate through Interaction in the Target Language
• The Use of Games in French secondary EFL classrooms
• Reflection on Task-based Language Teaching in Lower Secondary School Through the Analysis of a Teaching Unit
• Material design: Secondary school EFL teaching unit on Global Warming

Most of the options for this project involved task-based language teaching , but some students were particularly interested either in preparing materials based on this approach, implementing activities, or evaluating their own lessons and units from this perspective. Some students felt they fell short in this respect: real-world constraints with respect to pupils’ age or proficiency, curricular requirements, or other expectations seemed to militate against a strong TBLT approach.

Teaching and evaluating speaking

• Different activities implemented in class to help pupils to speak
• Making technology programmes pupils in upper secondary willingly communicate in EFL and be ready for the oral expression evaluation of the Baccalauréat.
• How to generate and facilitate Speaking in E.F.L. classes ?
• A comparative case study in French upper secondary education – combining fluency and traditional TBLT with accuracy and corrective feedback

A number of students chose to focus on speaking skills, an often neglected aspect of secondary school EFL in our contexts due to large classes (often thirty pupils or more in upper secondary) and to a traditional focus on (authentic) texts . Some students focused on analysing learner production (e.g., fluency and accuracy) while others sought to create opportunities for less proficient and often less motivated learners to improve their spoken language through a combination of live and recorded presentations.

Investigating classroom interaction: teacher and learner participation

• Impact of Role-plays in EFL class on Student Talking Time and Teacher Talking Time Balance
• Strengthening the development of Student Talking Time (STT) in the EFL secondary classroom: student-centered activities and differentiated instructions

Two students were concerned about achieving a balance between teacher and pupil participation in classroom interaction. They recorded themselves teaching a lesson, and compared talk times for teachers and pupils, with reassuring results in both cases.

Differentiation: addressing diverse learner needs

• Working with different proficiency levels in the French EFL classroom: out-of-class activities
• Benefits & Limits of a Differentiated Instruction in an English Class
• Impact of Differentiated Pedagogy on Pupil’s Motivation
• Differentiating reading and listening comprehension activities in a mixed- ability class.

Another common area of focus for these novice teachers was differentiation, a popular topic in language teaching and indeed other disciplines in French education at present. Students investigated different approaches to accommodating different learner needs, from mixed-ability pair work or grouping by proficiency, to separate tasks for different groups. There was some overlap between these projects and others focusing explicitly on pupil motivation, since techniques for increasing motivation often included differentiated instruction.

• Enhancing Learners’ Motivation and Interest in EFL Classrooms
• Arousing Students’ Motivation In ESL Classrooms: Increasing And Enhancing Participation, Interaction And Production.
• Implementing Ideal Future Selves in the Second Language Classroom
• Group work as a potential source of motivation

Approaches to the topic of motivation varied from the psychological (Dörnyei and colleagues) to the practical (Rivoire). A number of students and teachers in our schools have recently begun implementing Rivoire’s approach to classroom management via a “group work system.” It’s a somewhat controversial approach; see Puren et al and links on my wiki for criticism.

Teaching content: history, geography, art, literature

• CLIL in French schools:meaning-focused or form-focused?
• ‘Soft’ CLIL in French Lower Secondary School: the Benefits of Teaching Geography in English Classes
• Art in English classes or How to integrate art notions in upper-secondary EFL classes
• Access to Culture in Classes of 6ème Between Motivation and Adaptation
• Teaching Literature in Middle School: Benefits and challenges
• Reading in English : How to introduce literature in language teaching class in lower secondary school
• How to develop pupils’ taste for reading through extracts from Roald Dahl

In French universities and secondary schools, the study of English is situated within the field of anglistics , which views language and culture as indissociable, and the (written) text as the prime vehicle for conveying meaning (cf Angles ). “Culture” is thus an important component of English programmes and, I have argued , can be considered as separate content just like other disciplines which are taught through the medium of a foreign language as Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Students this year focused on teaching history and geography, modern art, and different forms of literature to upper and lower secondary classes.

Tools for teaching

• Using the dictionary Inside and Outside The Classroom
• Integrating Web Online Mapping Services in the Teaching of EFL
• Teaching Vocabulary & the use of flashcards.

Three students focused on particular tools for language teaching, two using paper-based materials such as dictionaries and flashcards to aid comprehension and retention of lexical items, and perhaps encourage learner autonomy. A third demonstrated the more complex affordances of Google applications such as maps and street view, and how these might be exploited for learning about the culture of English-speaking countries.

Classroom language: native versus target language use

• Perceptions of French students in regard to native and non native speaking teachers
• EFL teaching: Questioning L2 exclusivity and its effects on learners and teachers in a Lower Secondary school

Finally, two students focused on questions surrounding classroom language, including the native-nonnative debate and the use of the L1 in classroom.

These, then, are the topics selected and researched by our thirty masters students this year, written up and defended in English over five days last week before peers, university tutors and school teacher mentors.

Rivoire, M. (2012). Travailler en “ilôts bonifiés” pour la réussite de tous, Chambéry, Génération 5. Whyte, S. (2014). Research project topics 2014-15.  Weebly

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Dear Shona, Compliments for the guidelines and resources for this curriculum task and the resulting student products. Have shared the briefing page on Twitter targeting the NL (language) teacher education community the more since your approach, IMO, is also a great & practical example of implementing / exploiting EU projects HE institutions coordinate and/or participate in.

Nice to see you here, and thanks for your kind comment. As you know I’m very much in favour of finding intersections among the things we do as part of our “day job” as teachers, teacher educators, and education researchers, and the EU projects we work on for the collaborative opportunities they provide.

I have a set of slides here where try to highlight some of those intersections: http://www.slideshare.net/cherryenglish/interactive-teaching-in-languages-with-technology

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I am interested to learn more about Research. I am presently continuing my Master of Art in Education major in English. The challenge and the difficulty I presently feel is on how to state and formulate my thesis problem. I find it hard to find the right diction. Can you help me go through this?

Dear Liza Thank you for your question. In my experience master’s students often find it challenging to come up with a suitable research question and design a study to answer it. I have further advice in this post https://wp.me/p28EmH-15J – see particularly the reference to a 2012 chapter for an abandoned manual by Vivian Cook which lays out the steps involved in articulating and following through a research project in applied linguistics.

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