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Take a Taste of Professional Writing with EN185
Ever wish there was a way to experience a field before jumping headfirst into it? Taking English 185, Introduction to Professional Writing, does just that. The English department faculty at Elizabethtown College acknowledge that professional writing concentration students will be doing many types of writing after college. With this knowledge, the department created a major […]
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Dr. Kimberly Adams Offers Insight into Victorian Literature at Etown
Dr. Kimberly V. Adams of the English department has interests and hobbies that stretch beyond the Victorian literature for which she is known on campus. You might be surprised to learn that she also rows boats. “I live in Philadelphia when I’m not teaching here,” she said. In addition to a home in Philadelphia, she […]
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Etownian Newspaper is Perfect for E-town English Majors
Even as a small, liberal arts school, Elizabethtown College has a lot to talk about. The student-run newspaper, Etownian, covers it all. Started in 1904, the Etownian is one of the oldest news publications in Lancaster. Today, approximately 50 students write, edit and serve as business staff for the newspaper. Students across all majors are […]
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Why Literature? A Student Perspective on the Literature Concentration
Beowulf, Dragons, and French culture. These are just a few of the things English major Megan Tindell will be taking with her after graduation. From examining the heroism in Beowulf to collecting cultural data on dragon stories from around the world, with a bit of translating French children’s books in between, it is no wonder […]
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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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