English has emerged as a surprisingly versatile major for the 21st Century because it teaches skills that are valued in today’s career environment, across a range of professions. Researching, collecting, and synthesizing information Making thoughtful claims and supporting them with arguments Writing clearly and effectively, to a variety of audiences Seeing the big picture, within a social, historical, and cross-cultural framework Understanding texts and interpreting complex documents Making judgments about questions of value and meaning Working with others on team-based projects Giving constructive criticism and helpful feedback

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