English 293: Exploring Careers in English
Open to all English Majors and Minors (2 credits)
See Fall 2002 Syllabus

The Student of Literature in the Workplace: An in-depth exploration of the relationships between education and work, work and life. We will explore the relationship between the knowledge and skills English majors develop and the larger social world we inhabit.

Planning Education, Career, and Life: Students will be asked to think very consciously about their futures and to map out plans for their educational, career, and life goals. Ultimately, the course will provide students with the tools to make decisions and to act on those decisions. Students will learn how to use the Occupational and Career Counseling Office library to locate and evaluate relevant internships and/or grant opportunities, as well as professions and careers. Guest speakers, many drawn from English Department alumni, will introduce students to the wide range of career options available to them.

A Different Kind of Writing: Students will learn how to sell themselves on paper (in application letters, résumés, grant and internship applications, and other job application materials), and how to write out loud, that is how to interview. We will focus on how to articulate the connections between their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, the study of literature, and the careers students wish to pursue.