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Exciting Projects and Internships for English Degree Majors
Recent research/seminar topics have included:
You’ll have the chance to dive into fascinating projects that connect what you learn from an English degree internship to real-world experiences. Here are some examples:
- Victorian Girlhood and Narnia: A dual English/History seminar where you study how girlhood is shown in Victorian children’s literature and the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis.
- Ethics in Poetry: A project that explores the ethics of documentary poetic practice in C.D. Wright’s works, One Big Self and One With Others.
- Slang and Sociability: A linguistics study examining how college students’ slang relates to social interactions.
- Gift-Giving in Divergent: An analysis of the philosophical meanings behind gift-giving in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth.
- Control Systems in Literature and Religion: A dual English/Communication Arts project examining the control systems in the evangelical Christian fundamentalist ministry GirlDefined and the dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.
- Basketball and Marxism: A joint English/Creative Writing project that uses a Marxist perspective to break down basketball’s corporate and historical myths and then creates a basketball-themed novel-in-verse.
- Christian Feminism in Jane Eyre: A Christian feminist analysis of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë shows how the heroine is independent and sincere in her faith.
Career and English Degree Internship Opportunities
- Employment Experiences Office: Discover how your English degree classwork connects to your future career.
- English Degree Internships and Service Placements: Expand your campus experience by doing internships or service placements, building networks with professionals.
- Career Readiness: Get ready for your career with help on your resume and interview skills.
- On-Campus and Off-Campus Jobs: Find jobs that give you real-world experience and help you earn money.
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Whether you’re aiming for graduate school or starting your career right after Bethel, we’re here to help you succeed. Our support continues even after graduation, ensuring you’re ready for whatever comes next!
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