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Overview The English program of Haverford College is distinguished by its theoretical and global breadth—of subject matter as well as disciplinary and methodological approaches, and every member of our faculty is committed to nurturing in students the ability to respond thoughtfully and critically to any text. Students emerge from the major as discerning readers, powerful writers, and incisive and intensely human thinkers.The academic rigor that marks our major goes hand-in-hand with a strong sense of community. Student collaboration, close faculty mentorship, as well as a rich array of learning opportunities outside the classroom are additional hallmarks of our vibrant program.Curriculum & CoursesMajors pursue a demanding curriculum that progresses from introductory courses in literature, critical theory, and writing to advanced courses to independent research. Our requirements, which include course work across time periods, genres, and geography, and theoretical fields and at a range of levels, reflect that commitment.The crux of our programming occurs in junior and senior years, when our majors are involved in especially rigorous and rewarding work. Junior Seminar, our two semester-long tutorial course, introduces majors to key texts in British, American and global literatures and a broad range of critical theory. Junior Seminar is followed by Senior Conference. In this year-long course, seniors work closely with faculty to develop and write their theses. They also prepare for and take oral exams covering a range of coursework for the major.Research & OutreachAll English majors produce a thesis, a critical essay 25-30 pages long based on independent research and reading. Work on the thesis occurs throughout senior year as Senior Conference, in which students work closely with faculty advisors on the development of their research, conceptual frameworks, and writing strategies.Seniors also participate in oral comprehensive exams. The exam, which occurs at the close of senior year, requires each student to participate in a dynamic conversation with several faculty members. The exchange focuses on the student’s thesis as well as a selection of works studied over the course of the major. For students as well as faculty, the thesis and oral exam represent the major at its most powerful and inspiring.After GraduationMajors graduate from our program exceptionally prepared to enter graduate programs in English as well as a range of disciplines. Many also pursue other paths, applying the analytical acumen, communication skills, and creative insight that they developed in the major to fields that include law, business, non-profit arts, publishing, government service, and social work, as well as many others. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The English program of Haverford College offers students the opportunity to engage with a vast range of literature and culture—British, American and global—that reflects the diversity of our world.

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IELTSMin 7
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1Common Application and Personal StatementHaverford Common Application Supplement and Honor Code essayStandardized Test Results: Either the SAT or ACT ExamSchool Report with most recent transcript (including 1st quarter grades if applying ED)School Profile and Counselor Report2 Teacher Evaluations (English, Math, Science, Social Studies or Foreign Language)$65 Application Fee or fee waiver

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