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English Minor

Our alumni are employed as:

Prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. (Source)

Inform the local, national, and international public about events or news. (Source)

Teach students and contribute to their learning development. (Source)

Plan, revise, and coordinate material for publication in newspapers, magazines, books, or websites. (Source)

Advise and represent clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters. (Source)

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Gain a broad foundation in critical and creative thinking

Develop oral communication, technical writing and editing skills

Understand and perform literary analysis

Thanks to the applied learning experience in the English department, I have garnered a deep and foundational academic base of knowledge but have also obtained practical professional experience within the digital field.
Samantha Santana ‘17
English Minor Overview
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