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[EnglishMA] Summer MA updates
by Caroline K Hong 09 Jul '20

09 Jul '20

Dear Graduate Students, Hope you and yours are continuing to take care as best you can. Please find below a few important announcements. And as always, if you have any questions or need advising, please email both me and Bill (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu, through August). Black Lives Matter at QC/CUNY In case you missed it, here is a recent statement from the QC English Department, which you can find on our department website<http://english.qc.cuny.edu/> and our department Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL/>: As we grieve the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless others by the police, the English Department at Queens College condemns all forms of violence, including state-sponsored violence, that target the lives of Black Americans and other people of color. As academics who study the literature, rhetoric, and writing of different periods and peoples, we recall the words of James Baldwin, who wrote "History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history. If we pretend otherwise, we are literally criminals." We therefore hold ourselves accountable for remembering the history of Black oppression in this country, and naming its connection to police brutality that targets Black people. We also see a direct link between the devaluing and defunding of public urban institutions of higher education, like CUNY, and state racism. As a department, we affirm our commitment to the work of anti-racism, through our teaching, service, and research. Black lives matter. You may also be interested in this recent op-ed by a QC professor: "How CUNY helps dismantle racism: Keep funded a vital lifeline for New Yorkers of color<https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-how-cuny-helps-dismantle-racism…>." CR/NC Option for Spring 2020 (deadline 6/25) A final reminder that the deadline to opt for CR/NC instead of letter grades in any or all of your courses is Thursday, June 25. You can find info and instructions on how to choose this option here<https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/credit-no-credit-policy/student-informatio…>. For English MA students, I encourage you to consider this option if you receive a letter grade lower than a B, since you need to maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing in our program. If you have questions about how this might impact your financial aid or professional certification, please contact the relevant offices or advisors. Summer 2020 Graduation (apply by 7/01) If you are planning to graduate this Summer 2020, the deadline to apply for graduation is coming up on Wednesday, July 1. You can apply by logging onto your CUNYfirst, going to Self Service, and clicking "Apply for Graduation" in the Academics menu. If you have any issues or questions about graduation, you can live-chat with the Registrar<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/Pages/Welcome.aspx> or email them at QCHUB(a)qc.cuny.edu. Registering for Fall 2020 Classes Another reminder to please register for your fall classes ASAP, if you haven't already. Courses that still have open seats include ENGL 719, 722, 781-01, and 781-04. I've attached the updated course descriptions here just in case. Submissions for English Matters If any of you are interested in submitting a short piece (100-150 words) for our department newsletter, English Matters, on your experiences as a student during the pandemic, please let me know and I'll pass along your contact info to the newsletter editors. The deadline for submission is July 1. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY she/her/hers * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.

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[MAEnglish] Virtual Graduation--Congrats, Grads!
by Caroline K Hong 28 May '20

28 May '20

To all the MA students officially graduating and earning their degrees this semester (or who did this past fall or who will this coming summer), CONGRATULATIONS!!! Commencement/graduation was supposed to be today, and we wish we could be celebrating you in person. Instead we're toasting you from our homes and sending you all our love and pride and wishes for the greatest happiness and success! It's been an honor to teach and advise and learn from all of you. Despite everything, we hope you're finding ways to celebrate your amazing accomplishments. If you haven't seen it yet, Prof. Siân Silyn Roberts put together a virtual English graduation at https://www.klappergrads.com/. Please check it out, and congrats again! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY she/her/hers * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.

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[MAEnglish] End-of-semester updates
by Caroline K Hong 21 May '20

21 May '20

Dear Graduate Students, Hope your spring semesters are winding down as smoothly as they can, given these tough circumstances. I'm making slow progress through my email inbox but still woefully behind. If you've emailed recently and it's been over a week, feel free to follow up. And as always, if you have any questions or need advising, please continue to email BOTH me and Bill (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:worchard@qc.cuny.edu>), so that whichever one of us is able to can reply first. Please read on for some important end-of-the-semester announcements and updates. Also look out for an announcement soon re: virtual grad festivities! Update on CR/NC Flexible Grading Policy for Spring 2020 Through June 25, all CUNY students can opt for CR/NC instead of letter grades in any or all of their courses. You can find info and instructions on how to choose this option here<https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/credit-no-credit-policy/student-informatio…>. For English MA students, I encourage you to consider this option if you receive a letter grade lower than a B, since you need to maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing in our program. If you have questions about how this might impact your financial aid or professional certification, please contact the relevant offices or advisors. Taking an INC If you're unable to complete a final course assignment and want to take an incomplete, please discuss and make arrangements with your professor. Keep in mind that an incomplete is a temporary grade and should be resolved ASAP. All INCs must be completed within 1 calendar year (so an INC in Spring 2020 must be resolved before the end of Spring 2021). Registering for Summer and Fall 2020 Classes Please register for your summer and fall classes ASAP, if you haven't already. Courses that are underenrolled will be under extra scrutiny and in danger of being canceled by the College administration. Just in case, I've attached the course descriptions again. FYI, our department has decided that all fall English courses will be online. We made this decision because, due to the pandemic, we anticipate that it still won't be safe enough for us to meet in our small, poorly ventilated classrooms or commute to campus via public transit. We also didn't want to wait till the last minute to make the call, so that we (and you) could begin to prepare. Faculty teaching online will be participating in trainings in online teaching pedagogies over the summer. Unlike this semester, when the move to distance learning was sudden and unexpected, faculty will now have the opportunity to better prepare to teach online. In CUNYfirst, course info will be updated so you can see how your courses will be taught. "Synchronous" means that the course will be taught via videoconferencing at the scheduled times. "Asynchronous" means that the course will be taught mostly at your own pace, with set deadlines, lectures posted online, and discussions in online forums. Some professors will choose to do a combination of these two things, and in the next few weeks we will post this info in the "notes" for courses in CUNYFirst. If you have questions about your specific classes, as each class may look a bit different in terms of the schedule, workload, and online platforms/apps used, I suggest reaching out to your individual professors (you can find their email addresses on our department website<http://english.qc.cuny.edu/people/>). Registering for ENGL 791 and 795 If you're planning to write your thesis essay or take an independent study in the fall, you should've already been in touch with me and/or Bill and also already asked the faculty members you'd like to work with. If you have questions or need copies of the sign-up forms, which can be submitted via email anytime between now and August 3, please let us know. Looking Ahead to 2020-2021 We don't know exactly what the academic year ahead will look like, but please know that we faculty are here for and with you, as we figure things out together. Bill will be on sabbatical next year, so in August our wonderful colleague Prof. Hillary Miller will be joining me as Assistant Director of Graduate Studies. We're really going to miss Bill but will send him off with wishes for a restorative and fruitful leave, and we're very lucky to have Hillary come on board! Please continue to stay safe and healthy, and let me and Bill (at least through August) know if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY she/her/hers * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.

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[MAEnglish] Congrats to Farrah Goff, winner of the 2020 Comley Prize!
by Caroline K Hong 12 May '20

12 May '20

Our heartfelt congratulations to the winner of this year's Nancy Comley Prize, Farrah Goff, for her outstanding essay, "Sincerely, Olivia Fairfield: Ideas of Power and Autonomy in the Letters of The Woman of Colour." The faculty judges had a very difficult time choosing just one winner, because of the high caliber of all the submissions. In fact, they wanted to give everyone who submitted an honorable mention! We faculty are all so blown away by the excellent work of our graduate students. While we're sad we can't honor Farrah in person this year, we're glad to celebrate her accomplishments virtually. Congrats again, Farrah! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY she/her/hers * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.

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[MAEnglish] ENGL 791 info session today + internship
by Caroline K Hong 11 May '20

11 May '20

Hi all, A reminder that if you are planning to register for ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay this fall, we will be having a virtual info session today, Monday, May 11, at 5:30pm. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Bill (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) and he will send you the link to join prior to the meeting. During the session, we will go over the thesis essay process and requirements for Fall 2020, including registering for ENGL 791, writing an effective proposal, finding a faculty advisor and second reader, etc. If you're planning to take ENGL 791 in the fall but can't make this session, no worries. Please email me (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) anyway, so I can get you all the info/resources and advise you via email.? Finally, for those who might be interested, please check out this internship opportunity from CUNY Cultural Corps<https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/culturalcorps/>. The application deadline has been extended to May 24. Best, Dr. Caroline Hong -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY she/her/hers * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.

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[MAEnglish] Comley Prize (deadline today), ENGL 791 in Fall 2020, etc.
by Caroline K Hong 04 May '20

04 May '20

Dear MA students, A final reminder that the deadline to submit an essay for the Nancy Comley Prize is the end of the day today, Monday, May 4 (guidelines attached). Also, if you are planning to register for ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay next semester, we will be having a virtual info session next Monday, May 11, at 5:30pm. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Bill (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) and he will send you the link to join prior to the meeting. During the session, we will go over the thesis essay process and requirements for Fall 2020, including registering for ENGL 791, writing an effective proposal, finding a faculty advisor and second reader, etc. If you're planning to take ENGL 791 in the fall but can't make this session, no worries. Please email me (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) anyway, so I can get you all the info/resources and advise you via email. Finally, for those of you who've been asking about the Credit/No Credit grading option for this semester, you can find more info at https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/credit-no-credit-policy/faq/#c-nc. FYI, they haven't yet rolled out the procedure for converting your grade via CUNYfirst, but I will be sure to update you with info and instructions once it's ready. As always, please don't hesitate to email me and Bill if you have any questions or need advising. And please continue to take care. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY she/her/hers * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.

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[MAEnglish] Nancy Comley Prize + updates
by Caroline Hong 24 Apr '20

24 Apr '20

Dear MA students, My apologies to those of you who are waiting for an email response from me. I've been sick and out of commission for the past couple weeks. I'm woefully behind on my emails as a result but I hope to slowly catch up over the next week or so. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need advising, please continue to *email BOTH me and Bill* (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) so that whichever one of us is able to can reply first. Please read on for some important announcements and updates. NANCY COMLEY PRIZE Please find attached the submission guidelines for our annual *Nancy Comley Prize*, awarded to the best essay written by an English MA, MS Ed, or MAT student. We hope you consider submitting something, whether it's an essay you've already written for a class, a work-in-progress, or your thesis essay. Submissions are due *Monday, May 4*. CAMPUS & PROGRAM UPDATES Unfortunately, in-person *commencement* has been canceled. There may be virtual graduation festivities in the works--I'll let you know as soon as I know more. And if you had filed to graduate this semester but have gotten anxiety-producing emails from the Registrar saying that you haven't fulfilled your program requirements, rest assured that we will make sure that you all graduate as planned, pending your completion of all coursework and thesis requirements. For students currently enrolled in *ENGL 791* and writing your thesis essays, I'll check in with you and your faculty advisors separately. But you should be continuing to check in with your advisors and making plans to hold your oral conferences/exams virtually. I'll be in touch soon with more info and guidelines. It's official--*Summer 2020* courses will now all be online. We haven't yet heard what will happen with fall courses, but it seems possible that they'll be partially, if not completely, online. Please do go ahead and register for your summer and fall courses if you haven't already, to ensure those classes don't get canceled, and I'll keep you posted regarding any updates or changes to our course offerings. A reminder that CUNY has extended the deadline for *withdrawals* (W) to May 14, 2020, without academic penalty (W’s do not impact your GPA). You should be able to withdraw yourselves via CUNYfirst, without any extra paperwork or approval. CUNY has also implemented a flexible *Pass/No Credit* (P/NC) grading policy <https://www.cuny.edu/cuny-continuity/cuny-continuity-for-students/#grade-po…>. You’ll have 20 business days after you get your Spring 2020 grades to decide if you want to convert any A-F letter grades to P/NC. And any P grades from this semester will count toward your MA course requirements. (Note that taking too many classes P/NC may impact your financial aid or certain professional certification requirements. Please talk to your academic advisors and the Financial Aid office before making any changes.) If you took an *INC* in Fall 2019, you now have until August 30, 2020, to resolve that incomplete. RESOURCES QC administrators held a Virtual Town Hall <https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-QView--72.html?soid=1103033957415&a…> where they answered a lot of student questions. You can also find more FAQs and resources on the QC coronavirus website <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/community/Coronavirus/Pages/FAQs%20Resources.aspx>. If you’re struggling financially, you can apply for a Petrie Emergency Grant or an interest-free emergency loan from the College. For more info, email petriegrant(a)qc.cuny.edu and click here <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/Pages/Emergency-Grant.aspx>. If you’re experiencing food insecurity, you can apply and make an appointment to pick up food from the Knights Table Food Pantry <https://knightstablefoodpantry.org/>. If you’re struggling with your mental health, QC Counseling Services <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/counseling/counseling/Pages/de…> (718-997-5420) is conducting appointments via telephone and videoconference. Referrals are available to low-cost, sliding scale, and pro bono mental health practitioners. SOME GOOD STUFF Missing the QC community and want to read some QC writers? The 2020 issue of *Utopia Parkway* <https://utopiaparkwayjournal.wordpress.com/current/>, our undergrad literary journal, is out now! And QC Voices <http://qcvoices.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/> is still going strong too, including this powerful piece on COVID-19 in jails and prisons <http://qcvoices.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/najet/2020/04/10/jails-and-prisons-are…> . Finally, if you live in Queens and want to share your experiences during the pandemic, please consider checking out the Queens Memory COVID-19 Project <https://qplnyc.urbanarchive.me/cities/nyc>. As always, please take care of yourselves and your loved ones and your communities. Bill and I are here to support you as best we can, so please do email us both if you have any questions or concerns, and thank you for your patience and understanding if there are delays in our response time. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY Klapper Hall 604 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu* *she/her/hers* ** Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. At this time, there may be a delay in response time.*

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[MAEnglish] Fw: Scholarships for Remote Internships
by William Orchard 20 Apr '20

20 Apr '20

Dear All, I hope this note finds you safe and well. We're forwarding a message from Professor Tougaw about some remote internship opportunities that are available to MA students. The deadline is coming quickly on April 26. ?Best, Bill (and Caroline) ________________________________ From: Jason Tougaw Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 12:01 PM To: Caroline K Hong; William Orchard Subject: Scholarships for Remote Internships Dear students, I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to let you know about an opportunity to receive a scholarship for doing remote internships this summer or fall. Queens College's Center for Career Engagement and Internships<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/default.aspx> is offering $2400 stipends for students to pursue unpaid internships through the Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodriguez Internship Fund. See the attachment for details. The application deadline is April 26. The internships can be for the summer or fall. To apply, you need a resume, application essay, and a letter of recommendation. Given the fact that we're all sheltering-and so much is uncertain-you probably have questions about how internships might work. Some employers are offering remote internships you can do from home. You do not have to have found an internship to be eligible for the scholarship. The great staff at the Career Center can help place you with an employer. It's a good idea to mention the kinds of work that interest you in your application essay. If there's an organization or employer you know you'd like to work with, mention that too. To see a listings of internships advertised through the college, you can log on to HireQC<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/Symplicity-Login.…> with your Queens College CAMS account. I'll explain some more details below, but my first recommendation is to watch this instructional video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKJxietda8&feature=youtu.be> explaining the application process. If you have questions about the application process or about finding an internship, you can contact Lisa Louis-Marijanksi, Associate Director of Education and Internships (lisa.louis.marijanski(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:lisa.louis.marijanski@qc.cuny.edu>). If you'd like help with your application essay, you can contact The Writing Center<https://sites.google.com/qc.cuny.edu/qcwritingcenter/home> to schedule a remote session with one of their peer consultants. Letters of recommendation can be submitted one of two ways. The writer of the letter can submit it direct to stipend(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:stipend@qc.cuny.edu> or send it to you to submit with your application. The option for letter writers to submit directly is intended to give them a little flexibility if they're not ready by the deadline. In addition to the video, you can find instructions here<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/students/internships/Pa…>. You can schedule a virtual advising session<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/ContactUs.aspx> with a Career Center Educational Officer to get help with your application materials. To submit your application, you can log into HireQC<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/Symplicity-Login.…> with your Queens College CAMS account. You can also contact me with questions. Sincerely, Jason Tougaw Professor, English jason.tougaw(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jason.tougaw@qc.cuny.edu> [cid:CDCF625A-B2FB-4514-AD48-E8C4A899E1BB@earthlink.net]

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[MAEnglish] English MA program update
by Caroline K. Hong 27 Mar '20

27 Mar '20

Dear MA students, My sincere apologies for the radio silence for the last couple weeks. So much has changed so quickly, and I think we're all just doing the best we can. (I'm now in kindergarten for like 6 hours a day with my daughter, so it's been a real struggle to get any work done over here...) I'm so sorry if you're waiting on an email response from me--I'll try to tackle my inbox this weekend. Going forward, if you have any questions or need advising, I suggest always *emailing BOTH me and Bill*, so that whichever one of us is able to can reply first. Please read on for some important announcements and updates. CHANGES TO SEMESTER SCHEDULE Most of you know by now about the confusing changes CUNY has made to the semester schedule <https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/>. There is now a "*recalibration period*" from today, *Friday, March 27, through Wednesday, April 1*, during which there is supposed to be no instruction (that means your professors can be in touch with you but *no class meetings, coursework, or assignments can be required during this time*). The other major schedule change is that *spring recess has been condensed*, from *Wednesday, April 8 to Friday, April 10*. (For anyone whose religious observation continues into the following week, you always have the right to request religious exemptions.) In practice, each instructor and class will decide for themselves what they're going to do. I've heard that many are opting to stick to what they'd already planned/scheduled. If you haven't yet heard from your professors about how they're going to proceed, I would kindly check in with them via email. If you're currently enrolled in *ENGL 791* and writing your thesis essay, you should also check in with your faculty advisors, if you haven't already, and make plans to meet/discuss your essay virtually, whether by email, text chat, video chat, phone, etc. All oral conferences/exams can also be done virtually. As for *graduation*, we haven't gotten an official announcement yet, but it seems likely that ceremonies will be canceled, postponed, or held virtually. Once I hear, I'll let you know. We don't yet know what will happen with *summer courses*, but it's certainly possible that some may run as online courses and others could be canceled. Again, as soon as I hear anything, I'll update you. WITHDRAWALS + PASS/NO CREDIT OPTION If you need to withdraw from a course, the deadline for *withdrawals (W)* has been extended to *May 14*. W's do not impact your GPA. Also, pending approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees, there will likely be a *new Pass/No Credit (P/NC) policy* for this semester <https://www.cuny.edu/cuny-continuity/cuny-continuity-for-students/#grade-po…>. This means that, up to 20 business days after your Spring 2020 course grades are posted on CUNYfirst, you can choose to convert any letter grades to P/NC. Any P's will count toward your MA degree requirements. I will update you if/when this policy has been approved. (Note that taking too many classes P/NC may impact your financial aid or certain professional licensing requirements. Please talk to your academic advisors and the Financial Aid office before making any changes.) OTHER RESOURCES If you're struggling financially, you can apply for a *Petrie Emergency Grant* or an interest-free emergency loan through QC. For more info, email petriegrant(a)qc.cuny.edu and read more here <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/Pages/Emergency-Grant.aspx>. If you don’t have *internet access* at home, Charter/Spectrum is offering free broadband and wifi for 60 days to households with students <https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spec…>. To sign up, call 844-488-8395. If you don't have *computer access* at home, please let us know and we'll help you borrow a laptop from campus. ----- We're here to support you as best we can, so please email both me and Bill anytime. We ask that you please be patient with us, your professors, and yourselves during these unprecedented and difficult times. And of course, most importantly, please take care and stay safe and healthy. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY Klapper Hall 604 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu* *she/her/hers* ** Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.*

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[MAEnglish] Preregistration for Fall 2020 (March 16-18)
by Caroline K. Hong 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Dear Graduate Students, As mentioned in my previous email, we'll be doing preregistration for Fall 2020 English graduate courses next week, *Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18*. Matriculated graduate and accelerated students in good academic standing (i.e., minimum 3.0 GPA and no INCs) should take advantage of this opportunity to sign up early for classes. (Non-matriculated/non-degree students are not eligible for preregistration.) Please see attached (and below) for preregistration instructions and FAQs, including a breakdown of requirements for MA, MS Ed, and MAT students, as well as the attached Fall 2020 course descriptions. You should already be able to register yourself for summer courses on CUNYfirst, and I've also attached the revised Summer 2020 course descriptions. The hope of course is that it'll be safe for the summer sessions to proceed as planned, but we'll know more in the coming month or two. I'll keep you updated if anything changes. As always, if you need help or advising before preregistration, please email me or Bill. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY Klapper Hall 604 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu* *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. -- Preregistration for English MA Courses 2020 FALL Preregistration for Fall 2020 English MA courses will take place *Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18, 2020*. Matriculated graduate and accelerated students in good academic standing (i.e., minimum 3.0 GPA and no outstanding INCs) are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to sign up early for classes. Below are preregistration instructions and FAQs, including a breakdown of program requirements for MA, MS Ed, and MAT students. Fall 2020 course offerings and descriptions are attached separately. If you have any questions or need advising, please email the current Directors of Graduate Studies in English—Prof. Caroline Hong (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) and Prof. Bill Orchard (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) *Instructions for Preregistration via Email* During the preregistration period of March 16–18, please email Prof. Bill Orchard (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) with the following info: 1. Your full name 2. Your program (MA, MS Ed, MAT, or accelerated) 3. Your 8-digit CUNY ID# 4. The courses you’d like to register for, with their 4- or 5-digit class codes (e.g., ENGL 636, class code 34517) Students can preregister for up to *3* classes. Email preregistration requests will be processed within 24 hours and in the order they are received. You will receive a confirmation notice once you’ve been registered, asking you to log onto CUNYfirst and double-check your schedule. *Preregistration FAQs* *Who is eligible to preregister for Fall 2020 classes?* All matriculated MA, MS Ed, and MAT students, as well as accelerated students, who have an active CUNYfirst account and are in good academic standing are eligible to preregister for courses. If your GPA has fallen below 3.0 or if you’re carrying incompletes on your record from a previous semester, you will need to seek advising with one of the Directors of Graduate Studies in English, Prof. Caroline Hong or Prof. Bill Orchard, before being permitted to preregister. If you have any holds on your CUNYfirst account for any reason, however unwarranted, CUNYfirst will not allow you to be preregistered for classes. Please check your account before the start of the preregistration period and make sure that all holds have been resolved. Non-matriculated/non-degree students are *not* eligible to preregister. *Can I take a course with the same number twice for credit?* Courses titled “Studies in…” may be repeated for credit as long as the specific course topics and course materials are substantially different (see course titles at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/) For example, ENGL 719, 722, and 727 may all be repeated for credit. ENGL 681 (Special Studies) and 781 (Special Seminars) may also be repeated for credit, as long as the specific course topics and course materials are substantially different. ENGL 636, 638, 701, 702, and 703 *cannot* be repeated for credit. *What are my English course requirements?* For MA students: § ENGL 701 § ENGL 636 § 7 open electives (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, *excluding the creative writing workshops and craft classes, ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students*) § ENGL 791 (thesis essay) For MS Ed students (admitted Fall 2012 or after): § ENGL 702 or 703 § 2 pre-1900 electives § 1 open elective (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, *excluding the creative writing workshops and craft classes, ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students*) § ENGL 781 For MAT students: § 1 pre-1900 elective § 1 open elective (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, *excluding the creative writing workshops and craft classes, ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students*) § ENGL 781 *What courses fulfill the pre-1900 requirement for MS Ed and MAT students?* In Fall 2020, the following three courses fulfill the pre-1900 requirement: ENGL 719 with Prof. Edward Currie (code 34524), ENGL 722 with Prof. Ala Alryyes (code 34525), and ENGL 727 with Prof. Karen Weingarten (code 34526). *Can I preregister for ENGL 791, the thesis course, or ENGL 795, the independent study course?* English 791 and English 795 require additional advising and paperwork, so these are not courses for which you can preregister. Please email with one of the Directors of Graduate Studies in English, Prof. Caroline Hong ( caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) or Prof. Bill Orchard (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) if you’re planning to take one of these courses in Fall 2020.

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