English
UWG Department of English and Philosophy
The English program offers courses that enable students to develop skills in written discourse, to comprehend the defining traits of major literary genres, to understand the history of literature, to interpret texts in light of pertinent critical perspectives, to acquire proficiency in scholarly research, and to relate the facts and ideas of the discipline to other fields, particularly within the context of Western intellectual history.
Possible Careers
Archivist, Author, Bibliographer, Biographer, Curator, Journalist, Librarian, Proofreader, Publisher, Teacher and Technical Writer, are a few of the more obvious career choices. But many majors also find careers in the fields of Advertising, Entertainment, Governmental Work, Law, Management, Public Relations, Research, and Social Service, to name a few.
Degree Options
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in English with concentrations in General English and Secondary Education.
Advising
English majors are advised within the Department of English and Philosophy. To find out who your advisor is and how to set up an appointment, visit the main office in TLC 2255 or call 678-839-6512.
For More Information
Association for the Study of Literature & Environment http://www.asle.umn.edu
Conference on English Education http://www.ncte.org/groups/cee
International Comparative Literature Association http://byu.edu/~icla