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English 200 - Fall, 2019
Introduction to Graduate Studies in English - for PhD students
Class Information
Instructor:
Martín, Desirée
CRN:
42259
Time:
M 12:10-3:00
Location:
120 Voorhies
Description
This course is an introduction to the profession of literary studies. We will cover a wide array of topics related to issues in the profession and professionalization, including (but not limited to): the structures and histories of institutions and disciplines; library research; writing and publishing for scholarly and general audiences; scholarly organizations and conference presentations; building a CV; understanding the academic job market; humanities careers; and critical and methodological approaches to literary studies. The course will also feature occasional visits from and with faculty. Graduate Studies staff, university librarians, and current PhD students.
*This class is for 1st year PhD students only*
