English
English
English majors could secure positions as teachers or technical writers, translating complex information into accessible language for diverse audiences. The rise of digital media has also fueled a demand for content writers, copywriters, and editors, roles well-suited for those with a command of written language.
Career Expectations
The skills honed while earning an English degree--critical thinking, clear communication, persuasive writing, and insightful analysis--are highly sought in the contemporary job market. English majors could secure positions as teachers or technical writers, translating complex information into accessible language for diverse audiences. The rise of digital media has also fueled a demand for content writers, copywriters, and editors, roles well-suited for those with a command of written language. Additionally, the marketing sector values the creative thinking and communication skills of English majors, leading to opportunities in human resources, content marketing, social media, and brand management, with many other options available.
Necessary Skills and Attitudes
English students at SVCC should focus on developing reading and writing skills and the ability to analyze and respond in various ways to information in order to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Embracing opportunities to utilize key reading and writing strategies covered in courses to hone skills and help adapt to new audiences and/or writing situations is strongly encouraged.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Help students develop proficiency in writing college-level expository and research-based essays.
- Develop writing skills for specific professions.
- Provide instruction in analyzing and responding to literature to supplement their general education requirements and/or pursue English degrees at transfer institutions.
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| 602 | Transfer Degree | English |
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Odile M BlazquezSpecializing in developmental education, Odile has taught developmental English and reading for many years. In 2009, she received the Distinguished Service Award for Adjunct Faculty, and in 2011, she was recognized with the Student Support Leadership Award. She is a member of NADE, the National Association of Developmental Educators.
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Amanda K EichmanAmanda Eichman has been teaching English and education courses at Sauk Valley since 2000. Her areas of interest include curricular design, the history and philosophy of American public education, and children’s literature.
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Ruth M MontinoAssociate Professor I, English
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Karen L AbeleAssistant Professor II, English Masters, English Language and Literature, Northern Illinois University Bachelor, English Language and Literature, Iowa State University |
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Thomas R IrishTom Irish received his Masters degree in English from Western Illinois University in 2001. He taught composition at WIU from 2001 until starting work at SVCC in 2005. He has taught SVCC's creative writing, journalism, literature, and composition classes at all levels. He is the advisor to The Works, SVCC's student-produced literary and arts publication, and is the co-director of SVCC's Honors program. He has published his own fiction and poetry in venues such as Literature Today, Mystery Times Ten, Calliope, and Vine Leaves Literary Journal, as well as in The Works. He lives in Davenport, Iowa with his two children.
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Rae D BrunnerMs. Brunner is a published poet and a regular presenter at national and international conferences. She is particularly interested in writing and reading about conservation and environmental science and heads the SVCC Prairie Committee which is dedicated to renewal and expansion of the SVCC prairies.
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