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. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
The degree can be earned with attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 upon completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following the Cal-GETC pattern and a minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by Mt. San Antonio College. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass or No Pass basis.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 7 | |
| English - Introduction to Literary Types | ||
or ENGL 1BH | English - Introduction to Literary Types - Honors | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing | ||
or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| List A | 6 | |
| Choose two courses from the following: | ||
| Early American Literature | ||
| Modern American Literature | ||
| Survey of English Literature up to 1800 | ||
| Survey of English Literature Since 1800 | ||
| World Literature to 1650 | ||
| World Literature from 1650 | ||
| List B | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A. | ||
| Creative Writing - Fiction | ||
| Creative Writing - Poetry | ||
| Creative Writing - Nonfiction | ||
| Multicultural American Literature | ||
| Survey of Shakespeare | ||
| Introduction to Modern Poetry | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Contemporary Mexican American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Mythology | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| The Bible As Literature: Old Testament | ||
| The Bible As Literature: New Testament | ||
| List C | 3 | |
| Choose one course from the following or any course not already used in List A or List B. | ||
| Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Business Communications | ||
| Performance of Literature | ||
| Creative Writing - Memoir | ||
| Beginning Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Theater Arts | ||
| Total Units for Major | 19 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 1 | 34 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.
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.
