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Majors E-mail List
New majors should contact the Department Administrator, Pamela Rodman, to request that
their name be added to the department's majors e-mail list. Important
information is regularly conveyed to majors via e-mail.
Website
Majors should rely on the departmental website as the most accurate
source of information about course offerings. The listings in the
printed Schedule of Classes and in the school bulletins are sometimes
inaccurate; the department’s listings are continually updated and
reflect whatever changes occur after these other publications have gone
to press. Such changes are also highlighted at the “Courses” section of
this site, under “Course Changes and Updates.” Students are also
encouraged to regularly check the “Announcements” section of this site
for information about special events, such as faculty and guest
lectures.
Department Office
Majors and concentrators are always welcome in the English Department
office in 602 Philosophy Hall. On the left before entering the office
are two bulletin boards where material relevant to undergraduates is
posted: internships, summer programs, writing contests. Inside the
office (on the left counter past the mailboxes) are a variety of
printed forms, such as course and distribution lists, major worksheets,
and sample majors. The Department Administrator, Pamela Rodman, is in
the office directly behind the reception area in 602 Philosophy;
students should feel free to drop by at any time if they have a routine
question.
Meetings
The department schedules several meetings each year to address various
concerns of undergraduates. At the beginning of the fall there is an
information session about the Senior Essay Program. Mid-fall, usually
in late October, there is a meeting at which several faculty members
speak with students who are interested in applying to graduate school.
In the spring, the department holds an open house for newly declared
majors.
Student Groups
At various points in the department’s history, English majors have
formed groups to facilitate a greater sense of community among majors.
There is currently no active group of this kind, but the department is
interested in encouraging and supporting such activities. Interested
students should contact one of the department’s undergraduate advisors.
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