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Our graduates work in: <ul> <li>education</li> <li>the arts    </li> <li>business</li> <li>government</li> <li>professional writing</li> <li>law</li> </ul> Many go on to graduate studies in all areas, including Mason’s own MFA in creative writing, one of the top programs in the country.

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In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the BA in English, students receiving this concentration must complete 4 courses (12 credits) chosen from the following or from special topics courses when so designated by the department.

Department of English George Mason University Robinson Hall, Room A487 4400 University Drive, MS 3E4 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-993-1160 <a href="mailto:english@gmu.edu">english@gmu.edu</a><a href="mailto:lscott@gmu.edu"></a>

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42 Intern in technical writing at places such as: <ul> <li>Smithsonian Institution</li> <li>Library of Congress</li> <li>Folger Shakespeare Library</li> <li>Falls Church News Press</li> <li>Entertainment Industry Council</li> </ul> If you excel in the classroom, apply to the English honors program. Work closely with a professor on a research project of your own. Complete licensure to teach English in the public schools. Consider the accelerated master’s program in linguistics. Study abroad with Mason’s <a href="http://globaled.gmu.edu">Center for Global Education</a>.

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Mason’s English degree is not a conventional one. As an English major, you can study the poetry of Milton and learn to write digital poetry. You can specialize in Renaissance literature or modern world literature. You can take courses on the folklore of Mexico or the films of Bollywood. You can learn about traditional rhetorical strategies and how they have been adopted to the internet age. Mason’s English department combines the advantages of a large research institution with the personal attention of a small college. Because we will teach you to read critically and write carefully, our classes are uniquely small for a university our size. You will develop these important skills not just by reading traditional texts, but also through the use of technologies such as blogs, wikis, and multimedia production. You will be able to develop close relationships with faculty who are committed to their students and recognized experts in their fields. As an English major, you will have the skills necessary for any profession – teaching, journalism, creative writing, law, management, and more.

In addition to satisfying <a href="http://chss.gmu.edu/gened0910">university general education requirements</a> and the <a href="http://chss.gmu.edu/gened0910">requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a>, students pursuing this degree must complete 30 credits (nine courses) in English beyond ENGL 302 with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Students must achieve a GPA of 2.00 in each course counting toward the English major. The 30 credits are distributed as follows. <ul> <li>One required course (6 credits): ENGL 325 Dimensions of Writing and Literature.*</li> <li>Four courses (12 credits) in a concentration chosen from the list to the right.</li> <li>Four core courses (12 credits), distributed as follows: <ul> <li>One course (3 credits) in literature before 1800 (may simultaneously satisfy a concentration). This requirement is satisfied by ENGL 335/336, 400, 401, 402, 404, 405, 431, 440, 443, 450, 471, 472, 474, and by special topics courses as approved by the -department.</li> <li>One course (3 credits) in literature before 1915 (may simultaneously satisfy a concentration). This requirement is satisfied by courses listed above; by ENGL 368, 370, 406, 407, 423, 425, 436, 452, 453; and by special topics courses as approved by the department.</li> <li>One course (3 credits)  in minority, folkloric, or popular literary and cultural traditions (may simultaneously satisfy a concentration). This requirement is satisfied by ENGL 333, 334, 349, 350, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 375, 439, 460, 479, 480, 481, 491, 492, 493, and by special topics courses as approved by the department.</li> <li>One course (3 credits)  of an elective above ENGL 302.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> *Fulfills the university writing-intensive requirement. Students should consult with an English Department advisor to learn about ways in which the university-wide general education requirements can also satisfy college-level requirements or the English major. Graduating majors participate in assessment of the degree by preparing a dossier of writing completed in their upper-level courses.

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The Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Library of Congress – just three reasons why Mason is an ideal place to study English. Located minutes from Washington, D.C., we offer you more affordable access to learning and career opportunities than any other university in the region. Faculty members often incorporate the unique resources of our region into their courses – attending a play at the Folger Theater as part of a course on Shakespeare, for instance. Named the #1 national university to watch by U.S. News & World Report, George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Situated in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor, Mason prepares its students to succeed in the work force and to meet the needs of the region and the world.

The Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Library of Congress – just three reasons why Mason is an ideal location to study English.