I have a passion for classic films and I haven't decided my major yet.  I've thought about trying to become a college professor in film history or maybe a film historian, but I don't think there is much of a demand for either.  Should I follow my passion or just major in "English" and hopefully pursue a career as an English instructor?
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I say if film is your passion than go for it. I had to council my best friend through her decision to become a film major and she ended up going for it. Now she is so happy she made that decision. It is not as unsafe as you would think either. There are so many different jobs to be filled in the industry. I'm pursuing a music career and sometimes it seems hopeless and lame, but i don't want to look back when I am older and say "I should have tried to be a musician!".
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Hey,\n\nFirst of all, teaching is the greatest job in the world.  Despite the stresses that go with it, you're rewarded for your efforts every single day.  \n\nWhen I went through university, I did a double major with a minor.  My majors were Social Studies and English and my minor was History.  I currently teach English but, I'm finding it really easy to make my lessons cross-curricular.  This basically means that many of my English lesson plans have a historic background.  For example, I'm currently teaching "Julius Caesar".  It would be pretty difficult to teach "Caesar" without giving the students the background material and the history of Roman politics.  This also lends well to current political debates.  The key is to reinforce material they're learning in other subjects and I find that English class is an excellent place to do that .  Good luck.
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My HS English teacher asked the same question and when I said that I wanted to teach he said, "We need more smart people like you going into the Education field."  That's stuck w/me.  My only suggestion is to major in a field that needs teachers....like science or math.  That way you'll guarantee yourself a job and that you'll be surrounded by others like yourself (I teach math but used to teach Elementary Ed...Math is sooooooooo much better!).  Good luck and follow your heart.  You won't regret it.
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I would suggest majoring in one or two languages, and minoring in something like business or poli sci.  These are not topics that make me jump for joy either, but they help you keep your options open.  Foreign languages can be used in a variety of settings, so it's always good to be flexible…and, let's face it, a majority of the careers that you will find with a degree in foreign languages will be related to business, government, or education.  The reason I don't suggest a minor in education is that it wouldn't help you post-graduation; you'd have to major to get your teaching credentials.*\n\nIf you majored in Spanish and live in the US, you certainly could do some kind of work with community or non-profit organizations.  \n\nWith languages, diplomatic work also suggests itself as a possibility. \n\nAnother logical choice–not the best choice, necessarily, but something that logically flows from studying several languages–is a graduate degree in linguistics, comparative literature, or the literature of one particular language.  I've studied several Romance languages and Latin, and this is the career path I chose.  Unless you go into linguistics/language acquisition, jobs tend to be hard to come by.\n\nHope that helps.\n\n-Fuz\n\n*One more thing: if you know of some field that you are interested in besides languages, minor in that instead.       Say you like art; minor in art or art history.  That could open up careers in museum/gallery work, for example.
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Being an English major, the courses I enjoy are those that focus on literature from the 1600 through early 1900's.  It takes you to the times socially and focuses on events and attitudes of the time the novel was written.  You also learn historical information at the same time.  So in your "A" group I would suggest, Art, Society, and Literature.  You are taken to various parts of the world in this course of study in English and it really opens your eyes to different people, cultures, religious and social beliefs.  AP English Literature would be the other course in your "A" list I personally would suggest.\n\nIn your "B" list I would suggest taking a course directed towards your future goals.  It appears English For the Business World or Advanced Writing are two courses that will prepare you for college.  \n\nThese are my suggestions and I wish you the best in whichever courses you choose to take.  Looks pretty interesting!
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There are a million things you can do with an English lit degree.  Teaching.  Copywriting. Editing. Publishing. Adversiting. Marketing.  You could use your bachelor degree as a springboard for law school.  Don't listen to the retards you tell you to major in business or journalism because those are the only practical options.  Do what you love and you'll find something to do with it.
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Yes. You wouldn't have to major in communications to teach speech. Maybe you should look into an Education Major with emphasis in Theater and English and a minor in Music, or a Theater Major with a Minor in English Education and Music? You could do school for Theater and minor in Music and focus on that, and then do Education/English stuff later?
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nothing that requires a grasp of the english language... JUST KIDDING. Go with what you enjoy most... I don't know alot about electrical engineering mind you. but if you feel happier doing one more than the other... then go for it.
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It really depends on alot of factors. If you are comfortable where you are right now, I would just buy a few books or take a few classes. But if this is truely your lifes passion, then I say go for it.
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It's up to you...If that is the line of work you like to pursue then it's okay, you just probably have to take more of the beginning classes...They are at the universities(e.g. USC) so they can be expensive...You have to decide whether it's worth it...Or if you have the money and would just like to learn.
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I can't say one is easy than the other for sure, but I'd recommend french if your field is the arts, but spanish if u want flat useability. Also, as a tip, to help with fluency and vocabulary watch movies in whatever language you choose (Alot of DVDs have other language tract besides English) Start off with english subtitles, then subtitles in ur forign language, then none at all with just the audio in the language. Trust me, it helps alot. Personally I'm in French and love it.
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I'm satisfied with my English degree in the sense that I'm very happy what I learned from it. \n\nBut I love learning, and I want to learn more. So, I plan on taking more graduate-level speech courses, more psychology courses, and possibly getting another degree, this time in training and development.
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If you're talking about a major in college, then you should really talk to a counselor, someone that can help you decide. Although, if you're interested in computers, majoring in math could be a good move because it will give you a more extensive background to build your further education from.\n\nIf you're just asking about common courses, both math and English are going to be required by most colleges as part of the core curriculum. So you're kinda stuck there. But if you have space in your schedule to take an elective, I would go for whatever interests you. Electives are a chance to explore things that interest you, but you're not sure you want to pursue further.
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Ask yourself why you suddenly want the change from a useful degree to one more abstract? Languages are good to study, as is literature... but how will you feed your children and your future self if your pursue literature? As an academic librarian, I ask this question back to you!
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well you need to major in film, if you havent already then  you need to start , once you get into the major, then you will find out little by little. there is a 95% chance you wont' make it so make sure you have a job for a security blanket.
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I suggest you become part of the A/V club at your school or any art classes at school that have to do with video or photography. USC and UCLA have famous film schools. Lucas, Coppola, Spielberg, and many others came from these schools. You will probably have to be a cinematographer, editor or camera man before becoming a director. This will at least get into the business.
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Unless you plan on going into management or research, it is probably not worth it IN YOUR FIELD.  I'm a historian; it's a prerequisite for advancing in mine.