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[MAEnglish] Spring 2018 beginning-of-semester announcements
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Dear Graduate Students, Happy New Year! I'm back after the first half of my sabbatical, and looking forward to catching up with you this semester. Spring 2018 officially begins on *January 27*. Attached (and pasted below) are some important beginning-of-the-semester announcements. Please read them carefully. Our regular office hours don't begin until the first full week of classes, but please don't hesitate to email me and/or Bill if you have any questions or need help in the meantime. Most importantly, please make sure that you've registered for your classes! Any courses that are under-enrolled could be in danger of being canceled, so don't miss out on the classes you need/want. Classes with open seats are listed below, and updated course descriptions are attached. For info and policies specific to our English MA program, please see the most recent handbook, also attached here. For info regarding Queens College's general academic policies and procedures, please consult the Handbook for Graduate Students <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GradStudies/Documents/Graduate-Handbook.pdf> . Enjoy this last week of winter break, and wishing all of you a wonderful spring semester! Best, Caroline (and Bill) -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu -- *QC English MA Program* *Spring 2018 Announcements* *CALENDAR* Spring 2018 classes begin on *Saturday, January 27*. You can find the academic calendar with important dates and deadlines at http://www.qc.cuny.edu/pages/calendar.aspx. The last day to DROP classes for a 100% tuition refund is *Friday, January 26*. After that, deadlines to drop are *February 2* for a 75% refund, *February 9* for a 50% refund, and *February 16* for a 25% refund. The last day to ADD classes is *Friday, February 2*. *OFFICE HOURS* Dr. Caroline Hong, Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Office: Klapper Hall 604 Email: caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu Spring 2018 office hours: Tuesdays 3:30–6:00pm, and by appointment Bill Orchard, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Office: Klapper Hall 637 Email: worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu Spring 2018 office hours: Tuesdays 3:30–5:00pm, Wednesdays 4:30–6:30pm, and by appt. It’s 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) *CHECK (AND DOUBLE-CHECK) YOUR SCHEDULE* Before the semester begins, please take a moment to log-in to your CUNYfirst account and 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. Then, in the first week of classes, double-check your schedule again to confirm class times and classrooms. Occasionally classroom assignments can change right before classes begin. *ADDING A COURSE / REQUESTING AN OVERTALLY* If you’re looking to add a course, there are still several with open seats, including ENGL 662, 701, 781 sections 2 and 3. Course descriptions are available on the English Department website at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/current-graduate-courses/. Please confirm current availability by checking the Schedule of Classes on CUNYfirst. If you wish to overtally into a class that is already closed, 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’re 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 Spring 2018, the deadline to submit sign-up forms is *Wednesday, January 31*. You will not be registered for either course until your sign-up form has been received and approved. Sign-up forms must be typed and submitted electronically (as DOC, DOCX, or PDF files). For ENGL 791, the form can be downloaded from our website at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/files/2014/02/ENGL-791-sign-up-form.docx and should be emailed to caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu. For ENGL 795, the form is available at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/files/2014/11/ENGL-795-sign-up-form.docx and should be emailed to worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu. To discuss the requirements for 791 or 795, please email or make an appointment with the Director or Assistant 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, 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: Register for Classes + New MA Course Offering for the Spring
by William Orchard 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Dear All, I hope that your new year started well. I'm writing to remind you to please register for your Spring 2018 English classes, if you haven't already. Any courses that are under-enrolled could be in danger of being canceled, so don't miss out on the classes you need/want! As of today, the following classes are open: * ENGL 662 [class no. 2024]: The English Language, Th 6:40 to 8:30 w/ Michael Sargent * ENGL 701 [class no. 2025]: Graduate Methodologies, T 4:40 to 6;30 w/ Annemarie Drury * ENGL 636 [class no. 2027]: Disability Studies, W 4:40 to 6:30 w/ Talia Schaffer * ENGL 781 [class no. 2036]: Golden Age of Children's Lit, T 6:40 TO 8:30 w/ Veronica Schanoes * ENGL 781 [class no. 67539]: Transnational Modernism in Italian & American Lit, TH 5:00 to 7:50 with Fred Gardaphe. Professor Gardaphe's class was added recently. A course description for his class is pasted below. In addition, the attached pdf file contains descriptions the rest of this semester's offerings. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Best, Bill COURSE DESCRIPTION Transnational Modernism in Italian and American Literature Team-taught by Distinguished Professors Fred Gardaphe and Anthony Julian Tamburri, this course examines the development of Modernism in Italy and how it impacted U.S. literature. This will be accomplished by viewing major writers in both countries through the lenses of ethnicity and gender. Beginning with four major Italian Modernists (Giovanni Verga. Cavalleria Rusticana and Other Stories; Maria Messina,Her Father's House; Luigi Pirandello, Six Characters in Search of an Author; Aldo Palazzeschi. Man of Smoke, the course will introduce students to Modernism in an Italian context. Following this, students will explore the practice of Modernist writing in the works of American authors of Italian descent (John Fante, Ask the Dust; Mari Tomasi, Like Lesser Gods; Pietro di Donato, Christ in Concrete; Tina DeRosa. Paper Fish; Don DeLillo, Underworld; Carole Maso, Ghost Dance; Gilbert Sorrentino, Crystal Vision; Mary Caponegro, All Fall Down) to determine transnational influences on cultural development. Designed to introduce students to the development of Modern Italian literature and the role that ethnicity plays in the development of U.S. American modernist literature this course will help students examine and understand the transnational influences that shape the writers under consideration. It is also designed to give students alternative and comparative views of Italian and American Modernism. _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] Workshop for Students Planning to Do English 791 (Thesis Essay) in Spring 2018
by William Orchard 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Dear MA Students If you're planning to take ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay in Spring 2018, please join us for a workshop on Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30pm, in Klapper 610. We'll discuss the logistics and requirements for the thesis essay<http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/ma-in-english/ma-thesis/>, including how to sign up for ENGL 791 (see the attached sign-up form), writing an effective proposal, finding an advisor and second reader, etc. We'll leave plenty of time for your questions and also give you the chance to connect with your peers who'll be going through this process with you. If you plan to take ENGL 791 in the fall, please email me to RSVP for this workshop. If you're unable to make the workshop, please let me know so we can chat via email or make an appointment. Best, Bill _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] Grad A Teaching Fellowships
by William Orchard 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

Dear All, We are very happy to announce that we have openings for continuing MA students to teach in the English Department in academic year 2018-19. Those who are currently matriculated in the program and who plan to be enrolled for both semesters of the next calendar year are eligible to apply. The courses are all writing courses, typically English 110. We don't yet know how many sections we will be able to offer MA students but in the past we have been able to offer about 4 classes total. A committee from the MA program and English Department will choose the MA students who will teach. Decisions will based on the quality of your materials, your performance in the program so far, and predicted success in the classroom. A few important parameters: 1. If you are chosen to teach, you must take English 793: The Teaching Practicum in the fall of 2018. English 793 usually meets during the day, often in the morning, one day a week. Taking this class is a non-negotiable requirement for teaching in the English Department. 2. The deadline for your applications to be emailed to me is December 11. However, if you know you are planning to apply, please let me know now, so I can plan ahead. When you submit your application, please email the materials below to me as a SINGLE MS Word or pdf file. For your subject heading in the email please write "Application for 2018 Teaching" and I will confirm receipt of the message. (If you don't get a confirmation from me, please resend.) 3. The application has four parts: a. A letter describing why you want to teach writing courses. I would advise making your letter at least one typed page. In the letter, briefly describe how you would teach the course, why you want to teach the course, what your pedagogical approach would be, and how this fits with your academic and career goals. b. A resume or CV listing all relevant experience/background. c. Two sample lessons/assignments for English 110. Syllabi for all the courses are available in the English Department and on line on the English Department website. For information about English 110, go to http://english110.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/. d. In order to schedule your prospective courses, we need scheduling information. Please fill out the preference form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-L0pQvKUB0Q-cYDcFwlEDC8XoJot4RK6… Keep in mind that the more flexible you can be about times and days on this form, the better. Finally, being awarded a teaching position only guarantees that you will be assigned courses for the term of the MA instructor position-one academic year. When the year ends, you are welcome and encouraged to submit your application for inclusion in the adjunct pool if you are interested in continuing to teach at QC. Instructors who have shown excellent performances in teaching English 110 are typically highly considered since their future course loads will undoubtedly include or comprise English 110 courses. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Best, Bill _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] MFA Open House: Dec 6 at 6:30 pm
by William Orchard 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Hello all, For those interested in Queens College's MFA program, that program will be hosting an Open House on December 6, which explains its admissions process and program requirements. The flyer with the details about the event, which happens at 6:30 pm in Klapper 710, is attached to this email. Best, Bill _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] Join the 2018 Grad Conference Committee!
by William Orchard 07 Nov '17

07 Nov '17

Hi everyone, It's time to begin planning our fifth annual MA conference, which will take place this spring on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. We're looking for volunteers to join this year's Graduate Conference Committee, which organizes the conference. The committee's responsibilities include coming up with a conference them, writing a call for papers, making decisions on submissions, organizing panels, inviting faculty participation, and promoting the conference. We'll meet about once a month leading up to the conference. We are planning to hold our first meeting next week, Wednesday, November 8, at 6:30 pm Klapper 610. Please email worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu to let us know if you're coming, or if you can't make it but would still like to join the committee. And even if you don't volunteer, we hope you'll all submit proposals once the call for papers goes out in the spring! Best, Bill _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] Fall Graduation
by William Orchard 26 Oct '17

26 Oct '17

Dear Graduate Students, If you plan to graduate in the Fall 2017 semester, make sure that you apply for graduation on CUNYFirst by November 1. (It's a simple process of clicking a button to mark you as someone who will be graduating). If you have any problems with this, feel free to contact me. I think I've spoken with most of you who are graduating, but am sending this out to all in the event that I missed someone. I hope your semester is going well. Best, Bill _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] Pre-Registration 10/30 to 11/1
by William Orchard 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Dear MA Students, Pre-registration for the Spring 2018 semester begins on Monday, 10/30 and ends on Wednesday 11/1. Attached you will find a pdf file containing the course descriptions for the coming semester. To pre-register for Spring 2018 courses, contact Bill Orchard by email (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) or stop by his office hours on Tuesday (2:30 to 6:30 pm) or Wednesday (4:30 to 6:00 pm). If replying by email, include your QC student number as well as the registration codes for each class that you want to pre-register for. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Bill _________________________________________________ William Orchard Assistant Professor Assistant Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College/ CUNY worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu http://english.qc.cuny.edu/quick-links/william-orchard/

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[MAEnglish] Open House at the Grad Center's English PhD Program
by William Orchard 28 Sep '17

28 Sep '17

The attached flyer is for an Open House for prospective applicants to the PhD program in English at the CUNY Graduate Center, which will take place on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Room 4406 at pm. Further information appears in the flyer and is pasted below. If you are thinking of applying to doctoral programs, this is a good chance to get some s general advice about applying to PhD programs and specific information about opportunities at the Graduate Center. Best, Bill OPEN HOUSE PH.D. PROGRAM IN ENGLISH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 4PM ENGLISH PROGRAM LOUNGE, ROOM 4406 THE GRADUATE CENTER, CUNY 365 FIFTH AVENUE @ 34TH STREET * Learn about cutting-edge scholarly opportunities at the Graduate Center * Get advice about creating a successful application * Read samples of successful personal statements * Find out about our vibrant community from faculty and graduate students RSVP and questions: Professor Tanya Pollard, tpollard(a)gc.cuny.edu

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[MAEnglish] Fw: JOB POSTING- Child Center of NY: Parsons Community School- Group Leader
by William Orchard 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Dear Students, I'm passing along the following job announcement that we received in case any of you are interested in or know someone who is interested in a position like this. Best, Bill ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Candice Green <candicegreen(a)childcenterny.org<mailto:candicegreen@childcenterny.org>> Date: Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 1:38 PM Subject: JOB POSTING- Child Center of NY: Parsons Community School- Group Leader To: Hello, We are currently looking for candidates for our site here at Parsons Community School. Please feel free to pass along this information if you know anyone who may be a good candidate. CHILD CENTER OF NY: PARSONS COMMUNITY SCHOOL - GROUP LEADER We are looking for passionate, and highly-motivated Youth Group Leaders to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage, and develop youth participants. Participants range from sixth to eighth grade. Candidates with experience, talent, and passion for teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs such as literacy, art, science, technology, robotics, engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning, or sports are encouraged to apply. Required Skills/Experience: · At least one year After-school work experience, or one full summer camp work experience (Preferred). · Interest and experience in youth development and academic enrichment. · A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback. · Availability between 1:45-6:00 p.m.; 15-20 hours per week Monday-Friday. · Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors. · Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept. of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept. of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation. · Ability to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills. · Ability to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference. *Ideal for candidates seeking professions in The Educational Fields, Teaching, Social Work etc. Will help you gain experience in lesson plan writing, executing your own lessons/activities, and classroom management.* Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Actively monitor and engage participants during all program activities, including snack, transitions, clubs, study hall, activities, dismissal, and field trips. * Create Project-Based Learning curricula with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme- based projects catered to the age, stage, and interests of participants as well as the needs of the school community. * Assist participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy. * Serve as a positive role model for participants. * Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures. * Demonstrate professional behavior at all times. * Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program. * Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. * Develop leadership skills, team-building and self-advocacy among all participants. * Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity. * Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. * Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. * Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times. * Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities. Job Type: Part-time Salary: $13.00 /hour Required education: * High school or equivalent Candice Green Attendance Improvement Counselor The Child Center of NY Parsons Community School 158-40 76th Rd. Flushing, New York 11366 Phone: (718) 820-0760<tel:(718)%20820-0760> www.childcenterny.org<http://www.childcenterny.org/>

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