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I am considering a major in English, but am not sure. What should I take? |
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Take one of the 200-level courses (211C, 215, 257) or Shakespeare. During the semester, talk with the instructor about your interests. |
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As a first-year student, what can I take? |
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Before or after taking Writing 1 (EComp 100), you can take a Freshman Seminar or one of the 200-level courses. |
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How do I declare a major? |
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When you have completed at least one prerequisite and registered for another, you can then obtain and complete a Major Declaration Form from the Dean’s Office (or from the English Department), print a copy of your student record, and bring to the Academic Coordinator in the English Department (Duncker Hall, Room 117). |
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May I choose my advisor? |
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You may request a particular advisor. Requests will be granted unless the faculty member is advising the maximum number of students. |
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If I decide to participate in a Study Abroad Program, do the credits earned count toward the English Major? |
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Yes, but you should talk in advance with the Study Abroad Advisor and your major advisor about specific application of courses taken abroad to English Major requirements. Final evaluation of your transcript and course work materials will be made by the Study Abroad advisor in the semester following your return. |
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How do I earn Honors in English? |
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There are two Honors tracks. You will find information on Honors in a separate section of this website. |
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Which EComp courses count toward the major? |
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Expository or Creative Writing courses, bearing a number 300 or above, may be counted toward the major to a maximum of nine units. If you wish to take more than nine units of writing courses, you should consider taking a Writing Minor in addition to your major. |
