As seniors, under faculty guidance, English with a Writing Emphasis majors develop portfolios of writing in a chosen genre or genres. Each portfolio includes an introductory essay which discusses genre, influences, and other contexts of the student?s work.? The student presents a selection from the portfolio at the English Department reading which takes place toward the end of the each semester.

Majors in both English and English with a Writing Emphasis develop a breadth and depth of knowledge that prepares them for careers in editing; creative, technical, and multi-media writing; education; marketing/advertising; public relations; and a host of other areas.