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    FL
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    English, creative writing, critical theory, creative nonfiction, women's and gender studies, philosophy, music, film
  • Application Season
    2017 Fall
  • Program
    Ph.D in English

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  1. Hi, I'm trying to figure out what to write about for my writing sample. I want to get my Ph.D in English with concentrations in critical theory and feminist studies. My BA was in History, and right now, I'm finishing my MFA in Creative Writing. Specifically, courses involving philosophy and gender have always challenged me, and when I read Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts, I knew for sure that I wanted to go for a Ph.D. I admire the work of Cixous, Barthes, Kristeva, and Acker, in particular, though I'm just barely beneath the surface in studying this area, but I want to know more!!! Any suggestions or warnings? Thanks!
  2. Hi, all, I am finishing my MFA in Creative Writing this year and would like to start a Ph.D program in English in Fall 2017. Here's a little background info: I graduated with a 3.9 GPA in History from Florida State with a minor in English in 2009. As an undergraduate, I wrote an honors thesis in my field. After working a few years as an English tutor online, I decided to pursue an MFA at Eastern Oregon University, where I'm specializing in creative nonfiction. My ultimate goal is to write and teach. However, though an MFA is considered a terminal degree, I feel it is necessary for me to have a more established background in literary theory and literature. So, I'm thinking about applying to Ph.D programs. In particular, I am interested in CUNY, Colorado, and Oregon, but feel free to suggest others! I've been through the wringer--I've taken the GRE twice (and will take it again), written many SOPs, and submitted writing samples--but not so much the academic kind in the last few years. I don't want to submit a part of my undergraduate thesis. I know my thesis director/mentor will eagerly help me with the writing sample, and I have professors for LOR. What are some good examples of critical theory essays (in general, not necessary application ones)? Also, because I'll have my MFA and not an MA, I am anticipating having to get my MA and Ph.D. Am I correct in this assumption? Any help is appreciated! Also, it would help to know what others have experienced as well. Thank you very much! -Amy
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