ALUMNUS
Spotlight
A SAMPLING OF ELECTIVES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
CAREER DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS : English : Forms and Functions English Capstone : Internship Design Your Career
CREATIVE WRITING ELECTIVES : Introduction to Creative Writing , Intermediate Workshops ( Poetry , Fiction , Nonfiction ) Advanced Workshops ( Poetry , Fiction , Nonfiction ), Capstone in Creative Writing
LITERATURE ELECTIVES : The Short Story from Poe to Munro Street Poetry : Whitman to Hip Hop Drama Mamas Anime in Text and Film Greece to Glee : LGBTQ Literature Sherlock Then and Now Major Author ( Austen , Shakespeare , Faulkner , Morrison , Poe )
PROFESSIONAL WRITING ELECTIVES : Journalism Magazine Writing and Publishing Public Relations Writing Introduction to Digital Publishing
To study English at Stevenson University is to enter a community committed to a skill-centered program that prepares students for careers in the 21st century . The program offers a robust assortment of literature , creative writing , and professional writing courses that allow students to explore their ideas , passions , and creativity while preparing for the future . Graduates enter the world armed with skills essential to meeting the challenges of their careers in a diverse world . English majors will learn to :
» Take an analytical view , question assumptions , and solve problems using critical-thinking skills .
» Understand data in all its forms and develop skills in sorting , sifting , and employing it .
» Develop their presentation skills and construct convincing arguments using new media technologies .
» Listen , negotiate , write , and “ read between the lines ” with ease .
» Understand how language and culture are connected and seek engagement using intercultural skills .
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For students , choosing a career and finding the right sequence of classes to prepare for that choice is not easy to do on their own . That is why studying English at Stevenson University is a good decision . Stevenson has a longstanding commitment to career preparation and an established history of success in career placement . All of this is embodied in its philosophy and practice of Career Architecture SM , a process that aids students in the exploration and selection of a career .
The English Department ’ s commitment to this program begins when a student starts classes , not — as in so many other schools — when the student approaches graduation . As students progress from their first year toward graduation , they take career development classes that prepare them for graduation , for the beginning of their careers , and for an active life of learning beyond the classroom .
ERIC ARMENTROUT ‘ 14 English Language and Literature
“ Stevenson ’ s English program teaches us how to apply literary skills in a variety of settings , making graduates effective analysts and problem solvers .
Stevenson has prepared me with an education and skill set that has many different applications so I have options in what path to follow for my future career .”
Eric says that the personal feel of Stevenson is his favorite aspect of the University . “ All of my professors know me by name . Learning like this has allowed me to dive deeply into material and make personal connections with faculty and students alike .”
Eric is currently working at T . Rowe Price .
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