{"id":4832,"date":"2024-10-28T18:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T00:03:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T05:03:30","slug":"english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english","title":{"rendered":"Department of English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='Hero \nHero--image '>\n  <div class=\"wrapper relative\">\n    <div class=\"Hero__content flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-right\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading Hero__title\">Department of English<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n      <nav class=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n        <div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tHome\n<\/span><\/div>      <\/nav>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Hero__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hero-georgia-southern-cah-english.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" data-animate data-animation=\"zoom-out\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<main id=\"content\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<nav class='Subnav Subnav--full' aria-label=\"Sub navigation\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<h2 class=\"Subnav__heading\">In This Section Menu<\/h2>\n<button class=\"Subnav__toggle\" data-height data-expand aria-expanded=\"true\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">In This Section<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n  <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list Subnav__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/degrees-programs\/\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/faculty-and-staff\/\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/first-year-writing-program\/\">First-Year Writing Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/creative-writing\/\" title=\"\">Creative Writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/literature\/\" title=\"Literature at Georgia Southern\">Literature<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/professional-writing\/\" title=\"Professional Writing at Georgia Southern\">Professional Writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/\">Student Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/lecture-and-reading-series\/\">Lecture &amp; Reading Series<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/internships-in-english\/\" title=\"Internships in English at Georgia Southern\">Internships in English<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/what-can-you-do-with-an-english-degree\/\">What Can You Do with an English Degree?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/nav>\n\n  <div class=\"container-sm space-sm flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n    <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Put Your Passion for Words to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ\u2019s Department of English, where we cultivate a deep appreciation for the meaning of language through critical thinking, effective communication and innovative research. Dive into the art of storytelling, explore the power of language and craft insightful analyses of literature, entertainment and professional media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hone your creativity and sharpen your analytical skills so you can confidently navigate a world where communication is key. An English major unlocks a world of career opportunities for you!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container space flush \">\n  <div class=\"Feature \n     Feature--flip flush\">\n    <div class=\"Feature__grid\">\n      <div class=\"Feature__content\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n        <div class=\"Feature__interior\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading Feature__heading\">Your Story Starts Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore English at Georgia Southern, where flexible degrees and specialized concentrations await. Start with the Pathways in English course, a sophomore-level exploration of diverse English fields, guiding you to tailor your degree to your dreams. Choose from concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature, or Professional Writing, or experience everything with the base BA. Through the Senior Portfolio course, you\u2019ll refine your skills, create impressive portfolio pieces and be able to enhance your professional network with an internship.<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/degrees-programs\/\" class=\"Button \" ref=\"\">Degrees &amp; Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='Feature__image'\n        data-animate data-animation='fade-in-right'>\n                  <figure class=\"Media Media--block-large\">\n            <div class=\"Media__image\">\n              <div class=\"frame\" data-ratio=\"4:3\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fp-georgia-southern-cah-english-degrees.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class=\"Panel Panel--description \">\n\n<div class=\"Panel__grid  Panel__grid--2\">\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/degrees\/english-major\/\" title=\"Major in English\">Customize Your Degree<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Design your experience to meet your personal and career goals with in-person or online courses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/\" title=\"Student Resources\">Get Your Talents Recognized<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ for university and department scholarships or join Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/lecture-and-reading-series\/\" title=\"Lecture &amp; Reading Series\">Make Your Voice Heard<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore options like poetry readings, networking with writers, publishing and editing a magazine, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"Panel__item flush \">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/colleges\/arts-humanities\/departments\/english\/student-resources\/\" title=\"Student Resources\">Network with Your Community<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover new perspectives in a lively writer\u2019s community through author lectures, open mic readings, clubs, and academic events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush \">\n  <div class=\"Feature \n     flush\">\n    <div class=\"Feature__grid\">\n      <div class=\"Feature__content\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n        <div class=\"Feature__interior\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading Feature__heading\">English @ Work: Explore a World of Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$69,106 Average Salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our graduates shine as content creators for diverse platforms or technical wizards simplifying complex info. Whether editing, repping authors, or creating their own narratives, they\u2019re all about creativity and social buzz, earning an average salary of $69,106. They shape brand stories and manage media relations. With their solid research skills, they ace roles in marketing, data analysis and curation. Some forge unique paths as freelancers, lobbyists or social media gurus, spanning sectors from law and nonprofits to tech and media\/entertainment. 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