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Majors E-mail List
New majors should contact the Undergraduate Coordinator, Michael
Mallick, 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 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,
sample majors, and seminar application cards. The Undergraduate
Coordinator is in the far right corner office of 602 Philosophy
and students should feel free to drop by at any time if they have
routine question, though they should make an appointment when they
wish to review their major worksheet
Meetings
The Department schedules several meetings each year to address various
concerns of undergraduates. At the beginning of the fall there is
an informational session about the Senior Essay. Mid-fall, usually
in late October, there is a meeting where 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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