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English
English
The major in English is a versatile degree,
valued in the growing segment of the job market where critical thinking,
clear communication, and writing skills are a priority; for these same
reasons it is also a recognized gateway to many professional graduate
programs such as law school and medical school. Students who enjoy
literature and are interested in growing as a writer will find a major in
English both an enjoyable and a marketable degree.
English: Secondary
Education
This program acquaints students with a wide
array of literary works as well as thematic, critical, and cultural
perspectives that will enable graduates to teach literature and writing in
diverse contexts. A major feature of the program is the Teaching
Composition course and the opportunity to work as a Writing Center tutor,
an experience highly prized by those involved.
English: Creative
Writing
This is a program with a tradition of
excellence in which students have the opportunity to work with all genres
of literary writing: poetry, fiction and nonfiction, from beginning
classes through intermediate and advanced. Students become familiar
with a wide array of writing, both published work and peer review. |
