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How Do Students Maximize an English Double Major?
Have you ever considered double majoring or minoring at E-town? Students are encouraged to enjoy academic variety by taking courses from different concentrations, and this can foster a desire to double major or minor. Choosing to include English as a dual major or minor can enhance the skills you have when entering the workforce. There […]
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Writing Outside of the Box: The Creative Writing Minor
The Creative Writing minor at Elizabethtown College offers students the opportunity to expand their writing abilities and explore another world of writing. Offering classes on the creation of poetry, prose, and script writing, the minor encompasses many different aspects of writing in the workplace. The minor also offers classes on creative non-fiction, young adult literature, […]
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Bowers Writers House: The Cabin in the Woods at Etown College
Situated in the woods behind Elizabethtown College is a small house where students can go to hear professional authors share their work. The Bowers Writers House serves as an extension to Elizabethtown’s academic curriculum, and offers students with the opportunity to meet professionals in all fields of study. It is the sole mission of the […]
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Educating Future Educators
Becoming a teacher was not always Dr. Matt Skillen’s dream. Initially, he wanted to be a theater designer. After taking an English class in college, he discovered his love for the subject. As the current chair of English department at Elizabethtown College, Skillen is now devoted to passing on his enthusiasm and love for the […]
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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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