Introduction to the English Major. ((3 Credits))

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Pre- or Corequisite(s): ENGL 2010 Introduces students to the English major and the practice of reading, discussing, and writing about texts and cultural productions across a variety of modes, including poetry, fiction, film, and professional, multimodal and digital texts, among others. Explores a range of genres and textual artifacts from Western and non-Western literary traditions. Builds skills in critical, technical, and creative production through assignments that represent the multiple disciplines in the English department. Previews the four different emphases offered by the English department: literary studies, creative writing, writing studies, and English education, to provide students with a foundation in studies in the humanities. Surveys the professional skills, careers, and opportunities fostered by a degree in English.