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Because the ability to communicate is a fundamental requirement of education, 法律, national and international business, 医学, 技术, 以及其他领域, improving communication skills is an integral part of degree work in 英语 at 电子游戏试玩. The study of 英语 provides the skills and understanding needed to interact successfully with others, regardless of ultimate career goals.
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The 英语系 at 电子游戏试玩 offers several programs to meet students’ needs and appeal to their special interests. The Department offers two undergraduate majors in 英语: 英语 Liberal Arts and 英语 Teaching. 学生 planning advanced study in 英语, related areas in the humanities, or 法律—as well as those preparing for careers in professional writing, 编辑, or business—pursue the 英语 Liberal Arts major. Those planning to become teachers at the junior high/middle school or secondary level follow the 英语 Teaching major, which combines 英语 course work with classes and practical experiences in education. In addition, students may earn an 英语 Liberal Arts minor or Creative Writing minor.
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英语电子游戏试玩课程, from freshman to senior levels, enroll approximately 25 to 35 students, which allows for close working relationships among faculty and students and contributes to discussion and individualized instruction. 教师 in the Department specialize in a variety of fields, including British and 美国 literature, 修辞, 还有创意写作. Most faculty hold doctoral degrees, and many publish books and articles, 进行研究, speak at national and international meetings, and edit journals in their specialties. Although variations exist within specific majors and minors, study includes work in writing; British, 美国, 世界, and multicultural literature; literary criticism; and 英语 language.
奖学金, Awards, and 金融援助
英语 majors at Indiana State have various kinds of financial support through a number of awards presented to outstanding students majoring in 英语. Most prestigious of these awards is the Hazel Tesh Pfennig Scholarship, 通常超过2美元,000 and is awarded to six to eight students during their junior and senior years on the basis of academic excellence. Other scholarships of lesser amounts are awarded in critical writing 还有创意写作 or are based on overall excellence in 英语 studies. Financial aid is also available in the form of loans, 奖助金, and work-study programs administered by the University's Office of Student 金融援助. To receive more information and an application for financial assistance, write the Office of Student 金融援助, 电子游戏试玩, 泰瑞豪特, 印第安纳州47809. For information concerning the Pfennig Scholarship or other assistance available to 英语 majors, contact the 英语系.
职业发展机会
“From my standpoint, a background in 英语 literature is a very valuable commodity. Contrary to the emphasis on 技术 that pervades media accounts of business, what actually happens in the business 世界 happens through clear, 逻辑思维, 说话, 和写作.” Paul Saxton, President and CEO , General Housewares Corp.
Employers have discovered that hiring graduates with degrees in 英语 offers them people whose flexibility and creativity are needed in today’s dynamic 世界. 英语 graduates are also highly valued for their ability to express themselves and communicate new ideas and needs clearly. A major in 英语 also serves as excellent preparation for advanced study in 英语 and related areas, 为研究, 或者去法学院. 英语 majors are also finding career opportunities developing at the managerial level in business and industry.
