The 2012 Hinman Award winning essay by Jennie Fogg
NEW! Announcing the Hinman Award for Literary Studies – An English Department Essay Prize!
(Rubric guidelines for essay)
You have a way with words. Of course you do. You are a writer—of poems, of plays, of essays or novels. You are a reader—of books, newspapers, journals, blogs and billboards. Plymouth State University’s English Department is where you will continue to unveil your voice, as a literary or film critic, English teacher, novelist, slam poet or investigative reporter.
As an English major you’ll experience:
- A Bachelor of Arts degree in English, with options in literature, writing, teacher certification and film studies
- Minors in literature, expository writing, film studies and imaginative writing
- The chance to see your work in print in literary journals, e-anthologies, student newspapers and other publications
- A dedicated and talented faculty who will give you the individualized attention you need
- Teaching opportunities in local middle and high schools
- An active community of student literary organizations
- Practical internships in writing,journalism, publishing and other fields
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