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Do you love reading and writing? Do you find yourself correcting your friends and family members on their grammar? If you enjoy learning about literature, linguistics and writing, the 英语 major may be for you.
在西北, 英语 majors explore literature, writing, linguistics and the history of the 英语 language. If you want to use writing in your future career, this may be the program for you. Your writing and grammar skills will improve tremendously! Courses teach linguistics, 写作教学, community literacies, 出版, workplace writing and creative writing. You'll also get to discuss pieces of work and analyze them through artistic, social and scientific lenses.
Without language, where would we be? How would we communicate with one another? How would we express ourselves? 英语 is a special major because it can be utilized in every industry. Everyone needs good writers, Whether with the social media team at a construction company or literary creative-writing. Northwest's 英语 major molds students into excellent writers and communicators.
A Bachelor of Arts in english is available at Northwest. View the 4-year plan or catalog for courses and more information.
If you want to pursue writing but also are passionate about something else, you may consider adding a 小 用英语. This 24-credit-hour program teaches students the foundations of American and 英语 literature. 另外, students will learn skills related to creative writing, writing for professionals and playwriting. To learn more, view the academic catalog.
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Writing with an emphasis on creative writing and 出版; Spanish
“Northwest gave me the courage to pursue my dreams because I knew that I would have people that wouldn’t lead me down the wrong path, who would help support me in all I do and be there for me if I ever failed.” — Natasha Helme
GreenTower 和记娱乐ios is a small press supported by the department and managed by two faculty members. GreenTower 和记娱乐ios publishes a highly lauded literary magazine, The Laurel Review. 每一项, student interns gain professional 出版 experience with GreenTower 和记娱乐ios and The Laurel Review. Students work as editors-in-training at The Laurel Review, where they read, evaluate and edit manuscripts for publication.
媒介 重量 叉 is an arts and literary magazine published by students in a publications skills course every spring.
The 写作中心 offers tutoring and other services to all Northwest students. Many students from the department gain valuable experience as writing tutors or student managers! Students also have the opportunity to work as 写人 with faculty in classrooms.
学生在 professional writing complete practicum-based exercises and the occasional real-world projects for regional businesses and organizations.
Although internships are not required with the 英语 major, they are highly encouraged. Interns have worked with the following organizations:
