English, Writing, & Communication
MINOR IN ENGLISH Requirements for Minor: 1. ENGL1205 Introduction to Literary Methods (AI-L) (LI)
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Students majoring in Communications and Media Studies have the opportunity to declare a minor in a variety of fields, including English and writing.
2-5. Four additional literature courses chosen in consultation with the department chair. At least one course must be at the 3000-level.
The minor in English is available to all Emmanuel College students except for Writing, Editing and Publishing majors.
TEACHER LICENSURE IN ENGLISH
Students seeking Initial Licensure in M assachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES MAJOR The communication and media studies major is organized around six key areas of knowledge, ability, and/or experience the department has identified as essential for those who contemplate e ntering professional communication fields upon graduation. These six areas are listed below. • Foundations of the field (one course) • Textual Literacy (two courses) • Media Studies (three courses) • Media Practice (four courses, including Professional Internship) • Capstone (one course) • E lective from Media Studies or Media Practice (one course)
The Communication and Media Studies major provides students with multidisciplinary perspectives on media texts, production, and consumption, grounded in the study and practice of contemporary issues in the field. Coursework focuses on blending theory, methods, and experiential learning across the curriculum, allowing students to develop research literacy and practical skills that are valued in the workplace, such as: • Knowledge of the history of communication and media studies, including a practical understanding of its foundational theories and principles • Competency in qualitative media research, including approaches to textual analysis and audience research, through development of independent research projects • Proficiency in the practical skills associated with professional communications, such as public relations, advertising, journalism, etc. • Professional skills development via experiential learning through coursework, including an internship course • Experiential knowledge of multimedia storytelling and digital media production • Media literacy, particularly as it pertains to issues of equity, ethics, and social responsibility
THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE The culminating experience for students in the Communication and Media Studies major is the Senior Seminar course (ENGL4998). This course is typically completed in the fall or spring semester of the student’s final year of study. In order to begin the Capstone Experience students 2021-2022 Academic Catalog
Programs of Study for Arts and Sciences
Students seeking teacher licensure in English must complete a major in English as well as complete required education courses and student teaching. Education requirements are available through the education department.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES