English
Associate in Arts Degree for English 2017-2018
(Major #C.5300.AA)
A student graduating with an Associate in Arts Degree in English will have successfully completed classes in composition, literature, linguistics, and critical thinking. All students will have written a passing research paper with proper documentation and will have demonstrated transfer level essay writing proficiency based on department rubric.
Major requirements (23 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1B or ENGL 1BH |
Introduction to the Study of Literature or Honors Introduction to the Study of Literature |
3 | ENG 120 |
| ENGL 3 or ENGL 3H |
Critical Reading and Writing or Honors Critical Reading and Writing |
3 | ENG 105 |
| List A: Choose 14 units from the following: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| *ENGL 15A | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 | ENGL 200 |
| *ENGL 15B | Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 | ENGL 200 |
| *ENGL 15E | Creative Writing: Non-Fiction | 3 | N/A |
| *ENGL 15F | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 | N/A |
| *ENGL 41 | Themes in Literature | 4 | N/A |
| ENGL 43A | American Literature: Origins through Reconstruction | 3 | ENGL 130 |
| ENGL 43B | American Literature: 1877 to Present | 3 | ENGL 135 |
| ENGL 44A | World Literature to the Renaissance | 3 | ENGL 140 |
| ENGL 44B | World Literature Since the Renaissance | 3 | ENGL 145 |
| ENGL 46A | English Literature to 1800 | 3 | ENGL 160 |
| ENGL 46B | English Literature from 1800 to the Present | 3 | ENGL 165 |
| ENGL 47 | Shakespeare | 3 | N/A |
| ENGL 49 | Latino and Chicano Literature | 3 | N/A |
| *ENGL 72 | Writing Center Theory and Practice | 1 | N/A |
| *ENGL 72A | Advanced Writing Center Theory and Practice | 1 | N/A |
| FILM 1 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 | N/A |
| FILM 2A | History of Cinema: 1895 -1960 | 3 | N/A |
| FILM 2B | History of Cinema: 1960 to Present | 3 | N/A |
| LIBSKL 1 | Information Competency/Research Skills | 1 | N/A |
| List B: Choose 1 course from the following: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| LING 10 or LING 11 |
Introduction to Language or Introduction to Language for Teachers |
3 | N/A |
Notes:
- No more than 6 units of creative writing may be applied to the degree; only 2 units from ENGL 72 and ENGL72A may be applied to the degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Write a passing documented thesis/argument based research paper, free of intentional or unintentional plagiarism with annotated bibliography.
Faculty Advisor(s): Bennet, Brandon, Burdick, G. Dent, C. Elliot, Fritz, Ishigaki, Ross, Rowley, Sanwo, Simonson, & Torres
2017-2018 Associate in Arts in English Printable Major Sheet (PDF)
