August 2015 - maenglish@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[MAEnglish] 791/795 deadlines today, workshops, etc.
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

Hi all, A reminder that if you are planning on writing your thesis essay or doing an independent study in Fall 2015, the deadline to submit your sign-up forms/proposals is TODAY. ENGL 791 forms/proposals should be emailed to me, and ENGL 795 forms to Professor Bill Orchard (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) Also, we will be holding three ENGL 791 workshops this semester: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, on *September 30*, *October 28*, and *December 2*. All students writing their thesis essays, whether you're currently registered for 791 or finishing an incomplete, are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. I'll send out more details in a couple weeks. Finally, I wanted to pass along an employment opportunity: My company, Better Edge Tutoring, is recruiting Queens College graduate students and adjuncts as tutors to students in Grades 7 through 12. Tutors will be trained in the SAT, ACT, and SHSAT. There may also be opportunities for subject-specific academic tutoring, helping students with the personal statement (for college), and conducting small group classes. The pay rate is $45/hour for tutoring that takes place at the student’s home. Most clients are in Manhattan and Queens, so a certain amount of commuting is involved. But all locations will be within reach of public transportation, and I will try to match you with students near your home. Ideally, I am looking for tutors who could do 10 or more hours of tutoring per week. If you feel reasonably confident in your high school English and Math skills (algebra and geometry mainly), please send a CV or resume to kevin(a)betteredgetutoring.com. There is no need for a cover letter, but if you have teaching and/or tutoring experience, please briefly mention it in your email. Thanks very much, Kevin Cooney Adjunct Professor of English Queens College, CUNY Wishing everyone a great start to the fall semester, and please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions or need help. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu

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[MAEnglish] Fall 2015 announcements
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 20 Aug '15

20 Aug '15

Dear Graduate Students, The fall semester begins next *Thursday, August 27*. Below and attached are some important beginning-of-the-semester announcements. Please read them carefully and let me know if you have any questions. I've also attached here the updated MA English Handbook, which contains important information specific to our program. Please keep it handy. For info re: more general academic policies and procedures, consult the Handbook of Graduate Studies, which is available online at http://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/gradstudies/documents/Grad-Handbook.pdf. FYI, my regular office hours on Tuesdays won't begin till September 1, but if you'd like to make an appointment for before then, I'll be on campus and available for advising on Wednesday, August 26. And of course you can always email me for help. Hope everyone enjoys what's left of summer, and wishing you a great fall semester! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu -- *QC English Graduate Studies* *Fall 2015 Announcements* *CALENDAR* Classes begin on *Thursday, August 27, 2015*. You can find the 2015–2016 academic calendar with important dates and deadlines on the Registrar’s website at http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/Documents/2015-2016%20calendar.pdf. Please make note of any deadlines that pertain to you. The last day to drop classes for a 100% tuition refund is *Wednesday, August 26*. The last day to add classes is *Wednesday, September 2*. Please keep in mind that the Bursar may charge you late fees for classes added after this date. *OFFICE HOURS* Caroline Hong, Director of Graduate Studies Office: Klapper Hall 604 Email: caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu Fall 2015 office hours: Tuesdays 4:45–6:45pm, and by appointment Bill Orchard, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Office: Klapper Hall 635 Email: worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu Fall 2015 office hours: by appointment only (on leave in the fall) It’s always a good idea to schedule an appointment ahead of time if possible, even during regular office hours. Walk-ins are always welcome, but students with appointments have priority. Email is the quickest way to reach us. For routine inquiries (e.g., for faculty contact info and office hours), please consult the English Department website at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ or contact the English Department Office (Klapper Hall 607, 718-997-4600, english(a)qc.cuny.edu) *CHECKING YOUR SCHEDULE* Before the semester begins, please take a moment to log into your CUNYfirst account and double-check that you’re registered for your courses. Every semester, one or two students belatedly discover that they’re not registered for courses when they thought they were, or that their registration has been canceled by the Bursar’s office. It’s much easier to sort out the bureaucratic tangle if issues are caught early and before the start of the semester. *ADDING A COURSE / REQUESTING AN OVERTALLY* If you’re looking to add a course, there are still a few with open seats, including ENGL 719 and both sections of 781. Course descriptions are available on the English Department website at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/current-graduate-courses/. Please confirm current seat availability by checking the Schedule of Classes on CUNYfirst. If you wish to overtally into a class, please email the course instructor and ask for their permission to overtally and/or to be placed on the course waiting list. Keep in mind that instructors have no obligation to overtally you into classes once they are full and that all instructor decisions are final. *ENGL 791 (THESIS ESSAY) AND ENGL 795 (INDEPENDENT STUDY)* If you are planning to write your culminating thesis essay or pursue an independent study in Fall 2015, the deadline to submit your sign-up forms is *Friday, August 28*. You will not be registered for either course until your sign-up form has been received and approved by the department. Sign-up forms must be typed and submitted electronically (as DOC, DOCX, or PDF files) to caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu. To discuss the requirements for 791 or 795, or if you need a copy of the form, please email or make an appointment with the Director of Graduate Studies. *ONE STOP SERVICE CENTER* The One Stop Service Center (OSSC) is staffed with the nicest and most helpful people from the Office of the Registrar, the Bursar, and the Financial Aid Office and is by far the quickest way to get any financial or registration problems resolved and your questions answered. As academic advisors, we are usually not qualified to help you with these matters. The OSSC is located in the Dining Hall, Room 128. For their hours and more information, see http://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/onestop/Pages/default.aspx. *QCARD* If you haven’t yet obtained a QCard, the new Queens College ID card, please do so ASAP. You can no longer enter the library or other secure locations on campus without a QCard. For more info, see http://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/online/qcard/Pages/default.aspx.

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[MAEnglish] Reminder to register for Fall 2015 classes
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 06 Aug '15

06 Aug '15

Dear Graduate Students, A friendly reminder: If you haven't already, please register for your Fall 2015 classes ASAP. After August 1st, English MA classes with low enrollments will be in danger of being canceled. The course descriptions are attached here. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu

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