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Graphic Design: A Beautiful Supplement to the English Major
Much like professional writing, graphic design uses creativity to provide a practical and intentional service for others. According to the Elizabethtown College website, “graphic design is a form of visual communication vital to every industry and institution.” With this in consideration, the college added a graphic design program to its list of minors. The graphic […]
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Young Adult Novelist Talks about Publishing
Young adult novelist Terry Farish spent two days with Elizabethtown College students, explaining her writing process, the themes in her novel, and the current state of young adult publishing. Farish has written several picture books and young adult novels. Her 2012 novel, The Good Braider, tells the story of Viola, a young citizen of Sudan […]
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The Surprisingly Simple Process of Obtaining an Internship
English majors are encouraged to pursue an internship during their time at the College. Students typically take advantage of this opportunity in their junior or senior year. An internship gives students a “real world” experience that will help with the post-graduation job search. Dr. David Downing, Ralph W. Schlosser Professor of English and Internship Advisor […]
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