English Department

at the University of Michigan-Flint

Linguistics Program on Facebook

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Like us on  Facebook!  We’ll be posting links to language-related news, posting announcements about advising and class scheduling, and sharing program and research updates. https://www.facebook.com/pages/UM-Flint-Linguistics-Program/262274937157609

new major approved

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Beginning this fall, students will be able to major in English with a specialization in Linguistics. The full requirements for the new major are here. For advising and additional information, feel free to email me or stop by my office.

Academic Showcase 2010

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I represented the department at last year’s Academic Showcase, so I was eager this year to make it a success rather than just a learning experience. This was achieved within the first thirty minutes of setting up the English table. In that short amount of time, I encountered more interested students than during last year’s

Study Habits Revisited

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Welcome back!  Here’s a link to a NY Times article from this week about some studies that challenge what we know about good study habits. Take a look here and let us know what you think in the comments section.

Advising appointments

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The English department faculty are scheduling advising appointments in preparation for Spring/Summer/Fall registration. Please email faculty members directly to make an appointment.

Click to see the full schedule.

Blog recommendation

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Check out Study Hacks for useful tips and strategies. Here’s a description from the blog. Study Hacks explores strategies for building a life that is both remarkably accomplished and remarkably enjoyable. Its primary audience is students, but at least half the content is non-student specific, and the site enjoys readers of all ages.

Online writing tutoring

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Do you need help with a writing assignment for an online course? The Writing Center offers online tutoring. Submit your paper online. Get feedback by email within 1-3 business days. Get more information and the submission form here. Questions?  Contact Dr. Jacob Blumner ([email protected]).