English

What is this major? 
The love of words and joy in the creative use of language form the basis of literary study.  That study emphasizes the rich heritage and diversity of American and British literature and includes works from other cultures.  The Department teaches a disciplined approach to reading this literature and writing about it, from a wide range of critical perspectives.

What can I do with this major? 

Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level	Further Education/Experience Required
teacher journalist public relations assistant management trainee mass media assistant publishing assistant editorial assistant	professor lawyer technical writer copy writer research journalist public information specialist entertainment agent

What skills will I improve/gain? 
Influencing and persuading, presenting alternative points of view, editing texts, clarifying ideas, making oral presentations, problem solving, developing hypotheses, comparing interpretations, summarizing ideas, thinking independently, writing creatively, understanding the narratives of daily life

Who employs graduates from this major? 
Magazines and newspapers, book publishers, schools, colleges/universities, public relation firms, telecommunications organizations, radio stations, consulting firms, business and industry, non-profit organizations, libraries

What is special about this major at Hartwick? 

• Student designed concentrations in literature or creative writing
• Extensive variety of courses
• Opportunities to work  with faculty as researchers or editorial assistants on scholarly projects

Department Chair
Thomas Travisano, 607-431-4907, travisanot@hartwick.edu

Undeclared Contact
Maggie Schramm, 607-431-4906, schrammm@hartwick.edu

Major Connections Contacts
Lauren Mastandrea, 607-431-7155, mastandreal@hartwick.edu
Chelsea Poole, 607-431-7342, poolec@hartwick.edu
Krista Reynolds (minor), 607-431-7324, reynoldsk@hartwick.edu
Katie Serviss, 607-267-4475, servissk@hartwick.edu