English Program
English Career Options
Life After Graduation
You might be surprised at the career doors that have opened for graduates of Lander's English program. One of our graduates, for example, is editing a trade paper for the textile industry. Another is a marketing representative for a large publishing house.
Others are working in public relations, advertising, printing, social work, broadcasting,
journalism, and education. And that's just a small sample.
English is also an excellent foundation for graduate or professional school. Whatever your
career aspirations, the courses you take as an English major will help you develop communication
skills which will be marketable when you go job hunting.
Career Options Workshop Series
Lyrics, Literature, and the Law: The Songs of David Childers
David Childers presented an evening of original
blues/rock music and, at the
reception afterwards, related the career paths he has taken as a musician,
storyteller, and lawyer. He has released five music albums, has authored several books of poetry,
American Dusk and The Monster, and practices administrative and appellate law in Charlotte, NC.
In his afternoon workshop for English majors, Childers encouraged students to study in the humanities and fine arts as he explored the links between music and literature. He emphasized the value of studying English in writing, professional work, the law, and music.
Mr. Childers' concert was co-sponsored by the former divisions of Humanities and Fine Arts and was coordinated by Dr. Branimir Rieger.
- Short audio selection "Possibility" from the recent album A Good Way to Die , SingleWing Records, 2001.
English Majors with Great Jobs
Dr. Robert Phillips arranged for several Lander English graduates to discuss the effects of
having studied English language and literature on their career choices. The alumni noted that
employers are aware that English majors interact well with others, plan projects effectively, and
are articulate and thoughtful. (Video excerpts for Windows Media Player™")
The Responses ...
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The Courage to Create: Finding Your Voice as a Writer
Singer/songwriter Rob Seals , a former English major, presented a concert of original acoustic pop-rock music in the Cultural Center for a record crowd. Seals, a nationally known poet and songwriter, released his A Revolution of One in 2000, a solo CD named Male Singer/Songwriter Album of the Year by the international music organization Just Plain Folks.
Seals, known for his award-winning lyrics, conducted an afternoon creative writing workshop. Seals focused on the differences on left and right brain thinking and had students write creative passages which some students shared with the entire audience.
The concert, part of a series of presentations co-sponsored by the former divisions of Humanities and Fine Arts, was coordinated by Dr. Branimir Rieger.
- Short audio selection "A Revolution of One" from Rob Seals' recent album A Revolution of One , Wolf Productions, Inc., 2000.
- For media, you can use a program such as Real One™ or Windows Media Player™—both are free.
