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The Literature and Language major<\/a> consists of 40 credits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll learn about the evolution of English\u2014from its origins to its present status as a global language\u2014and how literature communicates human experience and thought across time and place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll also complete coursework and projects in the history of language and literature, theory and criticism, major writers, genres, and special topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best part: you have the flexibility to choose the classes you want to take to make sure the program fits your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n English students enjoy visiting author events, guest talks, and extracurricular experiences<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also write for, edit, or help publish Satori<\/a>, the English Department\u2019s annual literary journal, or WSU\u2019s campus newspaper,\u00a0The Winonan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For even more experience outside the classroom, you can work as a tutor in the university\u2019s Writing Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students can also join the Winona Wordsmiths, a student-led reading group that meets weekly to read each other\u2019s fiction and poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Literature and Language major, you’ll have developed strong writing, research, and critical thinking skills, which are all highly valued by employers in nearly every field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our graduates have gone on to:<\/p>\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>\nGet Involved on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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