English
English is a discipline devoted to the study of language, writing and literature that expresses ideas and represents the human condition. Through the study of English, UW-Eau Claire English majors expand their knowledge of the English language, learn to read with interpretive power and develop strong analytical and contribute to the world in which they live.
Why study English?
- Enjoy reading, writing about and discussing literature including novels, plays, poetry, short stories and films.
- Enhance your abilities to research effectively and communicate ideas clearly and forcefully.
- Prepare for graduate school or for a wide variety of career paths in fields such as writing, publishing, public relations, journalism, teaching, advertising, mass media and other areas requiring creativity and clear thinking.
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Career options
- Teaching English at the secondary level; teaching at a two-year college.
- Entering graduate school in literature, linguistics, writing and education.
- Working as a librarian, reading specialist or school administrator.
- Working as a technical writer, creative writer or publisher.
- Pursuing careers and/or professional school in management, law, theory, advertising, public relations, customer service, real estate, media relations or any other related area demanding strong analytical, research and communication skills.
Undergraduate programs
The UW-Eau Claire department of English offers:
Majors
- English – literature
- English – creative writing
- English – linguistics
- English – scientific and technical writing
- English – teaching, Early Adolescent and Adolescent (formerly grades 6-12)
Comprehensive major (requires no minor)
- English – teaching, Early Adolescent and Adolescent (formerly grades 6-12)
Minors
- English – literature
- English – teaching, Early Adolescent and Adolescent (formerly grades 6-12)
- Writing – scientific and technical
- Writing – creative
High school preparation
- An English major is a reader, a communicator, a researcher, an analyst, and an organizer of information; therefore, high school students preparing to study English should be involved in classes and activities that enhance and develop these characteristics.
- In addition to the four year high school program, students should consider advanced placement courses and other opportunities to study literature in elective courses.
- Personal reading and writing is also recommended along with extracurricular activities involving oral and written communication and analytical thinking.
- Since English is often a gateway to interdisciplinary learning, students should consider electives, or even a minor, in history, philosophy, the fine arts, journalism, psychology, social studies and political science.
- All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
Freshman course work (sample first year)
Fall semester
- Engl 110, Introduction to College Writing, 5 credits
- Math 104, 106, 108 or 246, 4 credits
- Foreign language/general education course, 4 credits
- Humanities general education course, 3 credits
Spring semester
- Engl 210, Introduction to Texts, 5 credits
- Foreign language/general education course, 4 credits
- Natural science general education course, 3 credits
- Social science general education course, 3 credits
- Physical education course, 1 credit
NOTE: English majors should consult with their faculty advisers as early as possible to build an effective plan for their specific program (i.e., teaching, literature, linguistics, writing).
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