Master of Arts

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/master-of-arts

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the degree classification?Postgraduate academic master's degree
2. What is the primary disciplinary focus?Humanities and social sciences, contrasting with the scientific focus of an MS
3. How is a Master of Arts different from a Master of Science?An MA focuses on stories, history, and ideas, while a Master of Science looks more at numbers and experiments. The MA uses words and analysis instead of math.
4. What subjects can you study in a Master of Arts program?People can study things like literature, history, philosophy, languages, art history, sociology, and many more. These subjects help you learn about people and cultures.

Humanities: Academic disciplines that explore human culture, values, and experiences, including literature, philosophy, and history.
Social Sciences: Academic disciplines that study human society and social relationships, employing empirical and critical methods.
Licentia Docendi: Latin for 'license to teach,' an early form of academic qualification originating in medieval universities.