A.A. in English Literature
The Associate of Arts Degree in English Literature provides students with a strong foundation in literature to better prepare them for transfer into a four-year English program. Core course work explores primarily British and American writers through an array of literary traditions, providing opportunities for students to express their understanding and appreciation of the literary world through analysis, research and composition. This degree requires nineteen - twenty units, of which thirteen - fourteen are required courses. An additional six units must be selected from the listed optional courses.
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the English Literature A.A. Degree will:
- Critically analyze and evaluate the subtext of literature texts in order to demonstrate knowledge of literary terminology.
- Identify and evaluate the writer’s use of literature as a persuasive tool to identify and assess the effectiveness of literary works.
- Recognize the historical and cultural context of material to evaluate the impact of various cultural phenomena on perspectives presented in literature.
- Employ established modes of reasoning in the defense and development of thesis/judgments to clearly demonstrate knowledge of critical analysis tools in all written work.
- Critically analyze and synthesize source material to demonstrate ability to write at the college level.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and ethical behavior in evaluating and writing about literature.
Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ENGL 1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4-5 |
| or ENGL 1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | |
| or ENGL 1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| ENGL 103 | Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| or ENGL 103H | Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors | |
| or ENGL 1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| or ENGL 1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| ENGL 251 | Introduction to English Literature I | 3 |
| or ENGL 252 | Introduction to English Literature II | |
| ENGL 261 | Introduction to U.S. American Literature I | 3 |
| or ENGL 262 | Introduction to U. S. American Literature II: 1865-The Present | |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | 3 | |
| Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 | |
| Horror Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 213H | Horror Literature - Honors | |
| American Latino Literature | 3 | |
| Queer Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 224H | Queer Literature - Honors | |
| Asian American Literature | 3 | |
| African American Literature | 3 | |
| Introduction to English Literature I | 3 | |
| Introduction to English Literature II | 3 | |
| Introduction to U.S. American Literature I | 3 | |
| Introduction to U. S. American Literature II: 1865-The Present | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: Ancient - Early Modern | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: 1600's through Twentieth Century | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women's Literature | 3 | |
| Ethnic Voices in Film | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 291H | Film as Literature - Honors | |
| Children's Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 293H | Children's Literature - Honors | |
| Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 | |
or ENGL 294H | Introduction to Shakespeare - Honors | |
| Ethnic Voices in U.S. Literature from 1900 to Present | 3 | |
| Literature of the Bible | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.