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> From: Scott Holstad
> Two things:
>
> 1) Where did this person state that they wanted to become an
> English Lit professor? They have a Masters in Tech Writing. So
> why are you even addressing the concept that there are more Tech
> Writing teaching positions than English Lit positions??? Have
> they even *hinted* that they're interested in English Lit?
I edited out most of the original post, but it did state:
<<<Or would it
be a good idea to persue the phd in English Literature since it is broader
and my offer me more teaching opportunities later on.>>>
> 2) Having gone through the lengthy and grueling process of
> applying to and being accepted into a number of English Lit PhD
> programs, I'm slightly appalled that the person who wrote this
> original message apparently has no clue as to what PhD program to
> consider. Programs obviously vary widely, depending upon many
> variables, and it takes a lot of thought and a lot of time, among
> other things, to pursue PhD program acceptance.
I agree with you wholeheartedly on this point. By the time you're in grad
school, you're in a niche whether you like it or not. That's one reason why
I've given serious thought to a second master's to compliment the one I'm
nearly done with. It might provide a little opportunity to expand my pigeon
hole into at least a pigeon townhouse. ;)
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