Winona State\u2019s English Department offers a variety of undergraduate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choose from 4 majors that will help you become a strong critical thinker and a better reader and writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want a comprehensive understanding of literature, language, and writing, then the general English major<\/a> may be a great fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also further customize your studies with optional concentrations. These concentrations will appear on your transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Become a communications specialist as a technical, web, or social media writer with the Applied & Professional Writing concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Learn about how language works and its social and cultural importance. <\/p>\n Use your degree to teach English in non-K-12 settings in the U.S. and abroad as an Applied Linguistics concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Study the art and history of the English language while reading some of the most influential authors of the past and present as a Literature & Language concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Strengthen your writing skills in diverse genres and settings with the Writing concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Explore your passion for watching, analyzing, and making films on your own and in collaboration with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about the Film Studies major<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Become an English teacher with the Communication Arts & Literature (Teaching) major.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n Become a teacher for K-12 students whose first language isn\u2019t English as a TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) major.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Whether you major in English or something else, our minors complement any degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n An English minor ensures your studies are well-rounded and gives you in-demand professional skills like written and verbal communication.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n Writing is a sought-after skill in many professions. <\/p>\n The Applied & Professional Writing minor will prepare you to write in industries including business, marketing, research, finance, and more. <\/p>\n This minor consists of 21 credits to help sharpen your writing skills. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Middle Level Communication Arts & Literature (Teaching) (MLCA) minor is offered through the College of Education and consists of 29 credits.<\/p>\n This minor is the best fit for students working toward a teaching license, especially if you\u2019re completing a degree in Elementary Education (K\u20136).<\/p>\n The MLCA minor ultimately prepares you to teach communication arts and literature for students in grades 5\u20138.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Creative Writing minor consists of 21 credits. <\/p>\n Through this program, you’ll learn how to write in multiple genres and styles while studying a wide range of literary works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Film studies minor consists of 21 credits and offers students a foundation in film genres, history, and theory, as well as film production and narrative storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Literature & Language minor is 21 credits. <\/p>\n You\u2019ll study the evolution of the English language and explore how literature communicates human experience and thought across time and place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n The Teaching English as a Second Language minor is ideal for those who want to work with English language learners in school settings. <\/p>\n You’ll study the theory and practice of language acquisition. <\/p>\n The program consists of 24 credits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Office Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n Monday\u2013Friday: 8:30am-4pm<\/p>\n Summer hours may vary<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n 507.457.2431<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n Email Ann-Marie Dunbar <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nOptional Concentrations<\/h4>\n\n\n
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