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[MAEnglish] Preregistration for Spring 2017 classes (10/31-11/02)
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Dear Graduate Students, Preregistration for Spring 2017 English MA courses, by email or in person, will take place *Monday, October 31, through Wednesday, November 2*. Matriculated graduate students in good academic standing (i.e., minimum 3.0 GPA and no outstanding INCs) are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to sign up early for classes. Please see the attached PDF (and pasted below) for preregistration instructions and FAQs, including a breakdown of program requirements for MA, MS ED, and MAT students. Also attached are the course descriptions for our wonderful slate of Spring 2017 courses. If you have any questions or need advising before preregistration, please email and/or make an appointment with me. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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 -- Preregistration for 2017 Spring English MA Courses Preregistration for Spring 2017 English MA courses will take place *Monday, October 31, through Wednesday, November 2*. Graduate 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. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Dr. Caroline Hong or Dr. Bill Orchard, the Directors of Graduate Studies in English. If you have a complicated academic record and need advising prior to registering for classes, please make an appointment with Caroline before the preregistration period. *Preregistration via Email* Please email Bill (worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu) or Caroline ( caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) with the following information: 1. Your full name 2. Your 8-digit CUNYfirst ID# 3. The courses you’d like to register for, with their 4- or 5-digit class codes (e.g., ENGL 636, code: 1145) Graduate students can preregister for up to 3 spring classes. Email preregistration requests will be processed within 24 hours and in the order they are received. We will send you a confirmation notice once you’ve been registered, asking you to log onto CUNYfirst and check your schedule. *Preregistration in Person* If you wish to preregister in person, please see Caroline in the Graduate Studies office in Klapper 604 during one of these times: * Tuesday, November 1, from 12:30–3:30pm * Wednesday, November 2, from 2:00–4:00pm If you’re preregistering in person, please be sure to fill out the above information on one of the preregistration slips, which you can find at the main English Department office (Klapper 607), *before* you come see us. *Preregistration FAQs* *Who is eligible to preregister for Spring 2017 classes?* All MA, MS ED, and MAT students with an active CUNYfirst account who 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 schedule an advising appointment with the Director of Graduate Studies, Caroline Hong, before being permitted to preregister. If the Bursar has placed a hold on your account for any reason, however negligible or unwarranted the hold might be, the CUNYfirst system 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 removed. Non-matriculated/non-degree students are not eligible to preregister. *How many classes can I preregister for?* All MA, MS ED, and MAT students may preregister for up to 3 spring classes. *Can I take a course with the same number twice for credit?* Courses entitled “Studies in…” may be repeated for credit as long as the specific course topics are substantially different (see course titles at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/) For example, ENGL 714, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 726, 727, 729, 736, and 742 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 are different. ENGL 636, 638, 701, 702, and 703 *cannot* be repeated for credit. *What are my program 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 751–762, 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 751–762, which are reserved for MFA students*) * ENGL 781 For MS ED students admitted *before Fall 2012*: * ENGL 702 * ENGL 703 or 636 * ENGL 662 or 719 * 2 open electives (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, *excluding the creative writing workshops and craft classes, ENGL 751–762, which are reserved for MFA students*) 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 751–762, which are reserved for MFA students*) * ENGL 781 For Spring 2017, the following courses fulfill the pre-1900 requirement: ENGL 719 (code 1147), ENGL 723 (code 1148), and ENGL 726 (49762). *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 or make an appointment with the Director of Graduate Studies, Caroline Hong, if you’re planning to take one of these courses in the fall semester.

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[MAEnglish] Open House for CUNY Graduate Center English PhD Program
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 19 Oct '16

19 Oct '16

Hi everyone, Please see below and attached for info about an open house for the English PhD program at the CUNY Graduate Center this Friday. For those interested in going on to pursue a PhD, this is a great opportunity to learn more about that process. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Hello, I am attaching a flyer for our Open House on October 21, 4pm, and I hope you will pass along the information to any students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. In English. This is a great opportunity to find out more about our program, a vibrant, diverse, exciting place to study in the heart of New York City, with world-famous faculty and extraordinarily talented students. At our Open House, we will have faculty describing the program, students explaining what it is like here, and admissions officers coaching them on how to put together a successful application. The English department is committed to expanding our cadre of students from historically underrepresented minorities, so we particularly encourage students in your program to come and check us out. Please tell them to RSVP to me directly if they wish to attend or have questions about our program: tschaffer(a)gc.cuny.edu. Thank you, Professor Talia Schaffer English Department, Graduate Center ----------------- Professor Talia Schaffer English Department Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016 English Department Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 Talia.schaffer(a)qc.cuny.edu Tschaffer(a)gc.cuny.edu www.taliaschaffer.com

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[MAEnglish] Office hours tomorrow canceled
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 11 Oct '16

11 Oct '16

Hi everyone, Since there are no classes tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, I'm canceling my office hours. Please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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

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[MAEnglish] Wed 9/28 office hours canceled
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know that, unfortunately, I need to cancel my office hours this week on Wednesday, September 28. If you need advising or have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me or make an appointment for another time. Have a lovely week and enjoy the fall weather! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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

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[MAEnglish] Fwd: Public Safety Announcement
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Also, FYI, see below if you missed this announcement. It's awful, and unfortunately I don't have any more info about the incident or what the College is doing in response. Please be careful and stay safe. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103033957415&ca=0075334b-…> [image: QC Banner] >From the Office of Public Safety: Late last week, a student reported an on-campus sexual assault. The date of the reported assault was August 29, 2016 in the afternoon. It was reported as occurring in the sixth floor lounge area of Klapper Hall. In response to the report, the Office of Public Safety has implemented additional security and surveillance procedures on campus. The college administration and the Public Safety Office are working with the NYPD to investigate the incident. A person of interest has been identified, and a number of measures have been put into place to ensure the safety of the college community. To help us keep our campus safe, please consider the following recommendations: - Be aware of your surroundings and the people in your vicinity. - Walk in groups or with a friend, especially during evening hours or in isolated sections of the campus. Public Safety escorts are available upon request for any faculty, staff, or student who feels his/her safety is at risk. Please call 718-997-5912 if you need an escort. - Do not disclose your contact information or confidential information to anyone you don't know. - Read *Be In The Know* (http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=VZLM <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cKoiB_jVzhJR5umLXCYuuiuNRfpp-y-C51WZJC0cpdTy…> ). - Report individuals or behaviors that appear to be threatening, or conditions which appear to be unsafe, to the Office of Public Safety at 718-997-5912 or call 911. The safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Public Safety at 718-997-5912. [image: City University of New York logo] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as WebAttendance and WebGrade information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through the QCmailer. Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 SafeUnsubscribe™ chong(a)qc.cuny.edu <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> Forward email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&m=1103033957415&ea=…> | Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu in collaboration with [image: Constant Contact] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003> Try it free today <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003>

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[MAEnglish] This week's announcements
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Hi everyone, A few announcements for this week: 1. MEMORIAL FOR NANCY COMLEY You may have heard that Nancy Comley, Professor Emerita and former long-time Chair of English, passed away last month. The English Department is holding a memorial for her this *Wednesday, September 21, at 4:30pm* in the student art gallery (Klapper 470). Light refreshments will be served. You are welcome to join us in remembering and honoring Nancy. 2. CHANGE TO OFFICE HOURS Because of the memorial for Nancy, I will need to change my office hours this week. My office hours will be this *Wednesday, September 21, from 2:30-4:30pm*. And as always, I'm also available for advising via email and by appointment. 3. 791 WORKSHOP REMINDER A reminder that anyone who is working on their thesis essays this semester is welcome to participate in our ENGL 791 workshops. The first workshop is this *Wednesday, September 21, from 6:30-8:00pm* in Klapper 710 (upstairs lounge). Please RSVP if you haven't already and, if you're attending, please bring with you either 3 copies of your essay's first page or your proposal. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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

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[MAEnglish] First MFA reading of the semester! Alvin Eng on September 26
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Hi all, Hope the fall semester is treating everyone well so far. Please see the announcement below re: the first MFA reading of the semester, by Visiting Professor Alvin Eng. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Click here <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_EngReading_FA16/MFA_EngPosterEvite_FA16.pdf> to download PDF [image: MFA director] <mfadirector(a)qc.cuny.edu>

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[MAEnglish] ENGL 791/thesis essay workshops
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dear Graduate Students, Hope the semester is treating you well so far! I'm emailing to announce the fall workshops for students working on their thesis essays, whether you're currently enrolled in ENGL 791 or finishing up an INC. We will be holding three workshops this semester: - *Wednesday, September 21*, 6:30-8:00pm, in Klapper 710 (upstairs lounge) - *Wednesday, October 26*, 6:30-8:00pm, room TBA - *Wednesday, November 30*, 6:30-8:00pm, room TBA These workshops will offer support and practical resources as you write and revise your thesis essays. You will have opportunities to get feedback on your works-in-progress, ask candid questions and share concerns, and receive guidance outside of meetings with your advisor. Though attendance is not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to come. Students in past semesters have found the workshops enormously helpful. At our first workshop in a couple weeks, we'll offer some helpful advice from faculty and answer your questions about this process. You'll also have the chance to introduce your topics to each other. Please bring with you* 3 copies of the first page of your draft *to share and workshop. If you don't yet have a drafted first page, please bring 3 copies of your proposal instead. Please RSVP via email (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) to let me know if you're planning to come to this workshop, so we can plan materials and refreshments. Please let me know even if you're working on your thesis essay but can't make it to the workshop, so I can email you materials. And in the meantime, if you haven't already, you should meet with your advisor and make a plan for the semester. You should also work on finding a second reader if you still need to do that. Your advisors can give you suggestions, and we're also happy to make recommendations. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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

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[MAEnglish] 791/795 sign-up deadline today
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Hi everyone, Just a reminder that the deadline to sign up for ENGL 791 (thesis course) and 795 (independent study) is today. Please email 791 sign-up forms to me at caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu and 795 forms to Bill at worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu. Happy start of the semester! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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

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[MAEnglish] Fall 2016 announcements
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

Dear Graduate Students, The fall semester officially begins this *Thursday, August 25*. Attached (and pasted below) are some important beginning-of-the-semester announcements. Please read them carefully and let me know if you have any questions. My fall office hours officially begin this Wednesday if you need advising. 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 of Graduate Studies <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GradStudies/documents/Grad-Handbook.pdf>. Enjoy these last few days of summer, and wishing all of you a wonderful fall semester! Best, Dr. Caroline Hong -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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 Graduate Studies* *Fall 2016 Announcements* *CALENDAR* Fall 2016 classes begin on *Thursday, August 25*. You can find the 2016–2017 academic calendar with important dates and deadlines on the Registrar’s website at http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/Documents/2016-2017%20calendar.pdf. Please note any deadlines that pertain to you. The last day to drop classes for a 100% tuition refund is *Wednesday, August 24*. The last day to add classes is *Wednesday, August 31*. *OFFICE HOURS* Dr. Caroline Hong, Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Office: Klapper Hall 604 Email: caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu Fall 2016 office hours: Wednesdays 3:00–5:00pm, and by appointment Bill Orchard, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Office: Klapper Hall 635 Email: worchard(a)qc.cuny.edu On leave Fall 2016 and available only via email and appointment 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) *CHECKING YOUR SCHEDULE* Before the semester begins, please take a moment to log-in to 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 several with open seats, including ENGL 721, 724, 726, and two of the 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 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 Fall 2016, the deadline to submit sign-up forms is *Friday, August 26*, the second day of classes. 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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