TabsOverviewPhD in English Language - English Literature16 study units + 10 dissertation CollegeCollege of ArtsCampusDammamTrackArts and EducationLevelPostgraduateDegreePhDGenderFemaleCredit hours26Program System The program is conducted through courses and a dissertation. Graduation Requirements 16 study units + 10 dissertation Minor Specialization Literature Linguistics AdmissionTerms of Admission Pass the admission examinations. GPA not less than 4.13 from 5 (85%). Not more than five years may have passed since the student received her bachelor degree. TOFFEL score of at least (4.5) Study planFirst year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 8003603 Studies in Poetry 2 - - 8003604 Studies in Comparative Literature 2 - - 8003605 Issues in Contemporary Criticism 2 - - 8003606 Elective Course 2 - - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 8003607 Studies in Drama 2 - - 8003608 Literary Translation 2 - - 8003609 Studies in Fiction 2 - - 8003601 Seminar (NP) 2 - - Second year Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 8003600 Dissertation 10 - -