<p>…sounds awesome:</p>
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<p>Since Cornell doesn’t technically offer an “English Comp” major, how close is plain English to the major described above? (I’m specifically referring to the bolded paragraphs, since the third paragraph just deals with literature, something I would encounter as a regular English major anyways.) I’m looking for something that emphasizes learning how to write effectively over literary analysis.</p>
<p>you could double in english and linguistics. that might be a nice mix.</p>
<p>Are there any forensics-related classes besides “argumentation and debate?”</p>
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<p>I just looked up Linguistics and some of the classes seem pretty cool, thanks. Any other ideas / input?</p>
<p>Okay, now we’re getting somewhere; the course catalog lists “creative writing,” “narrative writing,” “expository writing,” “reading as writing,” the art of the essay," and – assuming I could get into it – a “seminar in writing” for “advanced undergraduates.” All are within the English major.</p>
<p>I also looked at the Princeton Review’s sample first-year schedule for English Comp majors, and it mostly consists of classes relating to literature and literary analysis. I think plain English might work out for me.</p>
<p>Still open for suggestions and commentary.</p>
<p>i hear that CAS does not have any strict requirements for its students…so you’ll be able to take mostly any elective you want :)</p>
<p>I’m in CALS =/</p>
<p>I wanna transfer, though, after taking some courses in Communication.</p>
<p>i’m not sure if this is true but I think that CAS can take more electives in other schools, than other schools can take in CAS…</p>
<p>Communication courses aside, most of the classes I’m interested in are within CAS.</p>
<p>well looks like CAS it is! :)</p>
<p>i only wish i could be like hermione granger and take several classes at the same time ;x</p>
<p>Yeah, hopefully. The route I think I want to take is from Science of Natural and Environmental Systems (my current major) to Communication to, ultimately, English. I might consider participating in the FALCON program during my junior or senior year if I have time and am still interested.</p>
<p>are you asian?</p>
<p>Nope, I’m pretty thoroughly white.</p>
<p>but I like the wu tang clan so I guess that counts for something.</p>
<p>*Oh, quick question: considering my plan to switch from CALS to CAS, would you guys recommend that I place out of part of my FWS with AP credit?</p>
<p>I like to write, so taking a full FWS would probably be an enjoyable GPA boost, but I could also use those credits to explore other courses and to ease my transition into CAS.</p>
<p>FWS are pretty much hit or miss…even though the topic might sound interesting in the FWS description…it all depends on your FWS-instructor</p>
<p>Anybody else want to chime in?</p>