English (AA-T Degree A0332)
Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Degree A0332
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer introduces students to Literature written in English and gives them the option of studying creative writing. Completion of the degree provides students with the core skills and knowledge needed to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English. Those core skills and knowledge include the ability to analyze literature and the ability to write researched analytical papers. Students who earn this degree will be able to write a literary analysis, analyze major themes and concerns in literature, and identify the influence of culture on human expression.
To earn an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of: IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| ENGL 1B | English - Introduction to Literary Types | 3 |
| or ENGL 1BH | English - Introduction to Literary Types - Honors | |
| ENGL 1C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL 1CH | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| List A: Choose one sequence from the following: | 6 | |
| Early American Literature and Modern American Literature | ||
| Survey of English Literature and Survey of English Literature | ||
| World Literature to 1650 and World Literature from 1650 | ||
| List B: Choose one course from the following or any course not selected from List A: | 3 | |
| Creative Writing - Fiction | ||
| Creative Writing - Poetry | ||
| Creative Writing - Nonfiction | ||
| Language Acquisition | ||
| List C: Choose one course from the following or any course not selected from List A or List B: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Mass Communications | ||
| Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media | ||
| Survey of Shakespeare | ||
| Introduction to Modern Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Contemporary Mexican American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Mythology | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| The Bible As Literature: Old Testament | ||
| The Bible As Literature: New Testament | ||
| Total Units for Major | 19 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 1 | 39-42 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Courses may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or IGETC.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- write an essay using appropriate academic format
- write researched analytical papers using proper documentation
- analyze major themes in a range of literary genres
- compare and contrast literary elements such as authorial approaches, narrative styles, character development, and thematic concerns
- recognize cultural influences on literature
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| CSU MATH | CSU GE B4 Mathematics Crse | 3 |
| CSU ARTS | CSU GE C1 Arts Crse | 3 |
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 1B | English - Introduction to Literary Types | 3 |
| ENGL 1C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 81 OR ENGL 8A OR ENGL 8B OR ENGL 8G 3 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse | 4 |
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| JOUR 100 OR JOUR 101 OR LIT 10 OR LIT 14 OR LIT 15 OR LIT 25 OR LIT 36 OR LIT 40 OR LIT 46 OR LIT 47 3 | ||
| LIT 1 OR LIT 11A OR LIT 6A 3 | ||
| Units | 7 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC2 | CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU LAB | CSU GE B3 Phy/Life Sc Lab Crse | 1 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| LIT 11B OR LIT 2 OR LIT 6B 3 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Total Units | 46 | |
