
Although we could claim that all of our English and Writing courses involve experiential learning in that our students are all expected to work as literary critics, researchers, and writers, we have defined experiential learning here as “hands-on” learning that is inquiry-based, often student-led, and involving independent study. Your hands-on learning may range from an in-class activity such as peer-editing in which you are engaged in reading and commenting on each other’s work to full-time off-campus employment as part of the internship program.
Because we are a small, undergraduate department, our B.A. students have numerous opportunities to get involved in research, writing, publishing, teaching, and event organization, thus developing practical skills in oral and written communication and research.