English Specialist

• Take ENGA01H3 and ENGA02H3.
• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program of interest.

• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.
• Get writing support through the CTL Writing Centre.

• Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair and SELF’s Mix & Mingle events to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.

• Join the Students of English Literature and Film (SELF) and/or Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Society.
• Explore other relevant student clubs and activities on campus.
• Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.

• Watch for the English Department’s Career Paths Panel, to hear from alumni and faculty about their experiences.
• Volunteer with organizations to expand your interests — you can check listings on CLNx (Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

• Take ENGB27H3 and ENGB28H3.
• Plan ahead!  You will need 1.5 credits from English courses whose content is pre-1900; check the department website for current offerings.
• Use Degree Explorer to plan your courses and program.
• Meet with your Program Advisor or Supervisor to strategize for your degree.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Attend our annual conference and read the student literary journal The Scarborough Review to get a sense of excellent research and writing.
• Further develop your general academic skills by attending workshops offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) and Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL).

APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE

• Participate in SELF by volunteering in their events or running for an executive position.
• Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus (e.g., apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx (go to Jobs & Recruitment).

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Keep an eye on the department website and social media (@utsc_engdept) to discover our calendar of events.
• Check CLNx (go to Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Gain experience by applying for a summer, part-time or Work Study position via CLNx (go to Jobs & Recruitment)..
• Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• Take ENGC15H3.
• Take at least 0.5 credit in a Canadian literature course.
• Remember that 3.0 credits from English courses must be at the C-level.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Do you have a big project in mind? Start thinking about whether ENGD98Y3, the Capstone Seminar and Independent Senior Essay, might be for you.
• Consider competing for the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.

• Consider presenting an essay at the English Undergraduate Conference - watch for the announcement of the conference theme.
• Check the English department website for writing, publishing, and awards opportunities.
• Build on your skills and knowledge through events offered through our department, student groups, the DSL, and the AA&CC.

• Join the Annual English Undergraduate Conference by submitting a paper on this year’s advertised theme.
• Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning programs.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx (go to Jobs & Recruitment) for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.
• Talk to professors about how to strengthen your application for graduate school.

• Make sure you’ve completed 1.5 credits from D-level English courses.
• Check that you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Looking toward graduate school? Definitely take ENGD98Y3.
• Thinking about a teaching career? Check out ENGD02Y3.
• Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through DSL to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.

• Submit a paper to the Sigma Tau Delta International English Conference.
• Attend the Summer & Full-Time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for relevant summer and full-time positions.

• Explore opportunities to mentor new students through SELF’s advising hours and editing workshops.
• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
• Get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.
• Contact professors about writing reference letters.