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The Undergraduate Major in English Teacher Education  The Bachelor of Arts in English requires students to complete at least 36 hours of English courses. In addition to the core English curriculum of 15 semester hours, students choose one of three concentrations: Teacher Education, Literature and Language, or Writing. The department is also home to an innovative Bachelor of Science degree in Science Communication. Winthrop also offers 18-semester-hour minors in English and writing, as well as many opportunities for creative writers. The strengths of the English major at Winthrop University lie in its students, its faculty, and its curriculum. The major attracts students who are skilled, diligent, and interested in truth and the search for truth. Because the major in English develops writing, speaking, reading, and analytical skills, students are prepared to succeed in a wide variety of professions.  Students benefit from a curriculum that is comprehensive and richly diverse, including special topics courses designed and offered by the faculty each year. Students in other departments may wish to minor in English, Writing, or African American Studies as well. English department faculty members combine a high level of knowledge of their specialty areas with a commitment to excellent teaching. Winthrop students have the opportunity to study with a diverse faculty within the Department. Among the awards won by faculty in the Department are Winthrop's Kinard Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Phi Kappa Phi Excellence in Teaching Award. Several members of the Department hold the title of Distinguished Professor.   Literature and Language Writing (formerly Professional Communication) Science Communication Goals for English Majors Minors associated with the Department Inventory Sheets (Degree Checklists) Meeting your Gen Ed Requirements   Science Courses for Majors   Quick Links for Majors Internships Careers for English Majors Information for Seniors Course Descriptions Undergraduate Research in English
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  Policies of the Winthrop Writing Center

The Writing Center offers all university members—students, staff, and faculty—an opportunity to become stronger and more confident writers.  Our services are free. The Center tends to get very busy at midterm and at the end of the semester, so plan wisely!  Please be aware of the following policies.

Appointments and Walk-In Sessions (30 or 60 minutes)

•  Walk-in sessions are more likely to be available early in the semester

•  Make your appointments at least a day or two before the paper is due

• Ask for a 60-minute appointment if you have a long paper or a lot to work on

• Arrive a minute or two early for your appointment so we can check you in

Lateness

•   If you are more than five minutes late, your appointment may be cancelled so the tutor can help a walk-in student.

•   If you are late but the tutor is still available, you may only have the time remaining in your original 30 minutes--so be punctual!

Cancellations and Missed Appointments

•   If you cannot make an appointment, please call and cancel

•   If you miss two appointments without canceling, you will be unable to make another appointment for 30 days; you can still have walk-in sessions

And Please Remember . . . 

• The tutors cannot “fix” your paper for you; they will help you to identify and address your errors yourself

• YOU are in charge of revising and editing your paper; we cannot guarantee error free papers

• The Center will not discuss possible grades with you; that’s your professor's responsibility

The Center staff hopes to see you and help you with your writing!