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1501.00The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree introduces students to a wide range of literary expression while grounding them in the core skills of writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking necessary for success as English majors at a transfer university. English majors enroll in core classes in the methods of literary study and then take survey courses which expose them to a range of types and styles of literature. Students complete the program by choosing among English courses on genres, ethnic literature, special topics in literature, film, and creative writing. Aside from being well prepared to continue their studies, students who complete the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree at PCC will be informed and skilled in ways which will help them negotiate their place in a changing world.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Completion of the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
- A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.
PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.
Program Outcomes
- Apply critical thinking skills in reading and writing, specifically to analyze the nuances of poetry, drama, fiction, or other types of literature
- Appraise critical conversations about the historical, social, cultural, and aesthetic contexts of literary texts
- Recognize how literature aligns with student interests, cultural diversity, and global awareness to support a global society, while considering the human condition from a multitude of perspectives by exploring culture/ethnicity, religions, personalities, communication styles, psychologies, sexualities, politics, and philosophies.
Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | ||
| ENGL 001B | READING AND COMPOSITION | 4 |
| or ENGL 001BH | HONORS READING AND COMPOSITION | |
| LIST A - SELECT TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: | 6-9 | |
| AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| AMERICAN LITERATURE and AMERICAN LITERATURE: 1945 TO THE PRESENT 1 | ||
| WORLD LITERATURE: ANTIQUITY TO LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY | ||
| WORLD LITERATURE: LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT | ||
| ENGLISH LITERATURE: BEOWULF TO JOHNSON | ||
| ENGLISH LITERATURE: ROMANTIC MOVEMENT TO THE PRESENT | ||
| LIST B - SELECT TWO COURSES OR ANY COURSES NOT USED IN LIST A: | 6 | |
| CREATIVE WRITING | ||
| SHORT STORY WRITING | ||
| WRITING POETRY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS | ||
or LING 010 | INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS | |
| WOMEN'S LITERATURE | ||
| FILM AS DRAMATIC LITERATURE – GENRE AND AUTEUR THEORY | ||
| CALIFORNIA LITERATURE | ||
| CHILDREN'S LITERATURE | ||
| AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
or ETH 065 | AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE | |
| ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
or ETH 075 | ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LITERATURE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY | ||
| CHICANO AND MEXICAN LITERATURE | ||
or ETH 085 | CHICANO AND MEXICAN LITERATURE | |
| LIST C - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A OR B: | 3-5 | |
| CREATIVE WRITING | ||
| INSCAPE MAGAZINE PUBLICATION | ||
| CREATIVE NONFICTION | ||
| HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE | ||
or LING 011 | HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE | |
| LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | ||
or LING 012 | LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION | |
| LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION | ||
| LITERARY MODERNISM AND MODERNITY | ||
| SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY | ||
| LITERATURE OF HORROR (GOTHIC NOVEL) | ||
| COMEDY AND LITERATURE | ||
| MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION | ||
| AMERICAN JOURNEYS | ||
| POST-COLONIAL LITERATURES | ||
| UTOPIAN AND DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE BIBLE: THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES | ||
| LITERATURE OF THE BIBLE: THE NEW TESTAMENT | ||
| ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION | ||
| FILM AS DRAMATIC LITERATURE - SOCIAL CONTEXTS | ||
| INTERPRETING POETRY | ||
| NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION | ||
or ETH 055 | NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION | |
| MODERN DRAMA | ||
| STUDIES IN QUEER LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC LITERATURE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MYTHOLOGY | ||
| INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (MANDARIN) - LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (MANDARIN) - LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE FRENCH – LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE FRENCH – LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE GERMAN - LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE GERMAN - LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN - LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN - LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE - LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE - LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN - LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN - LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH - LEVEL 1 | ||
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH - LEVEL 2 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES | ||
| BEGINNING JOURNALISM | ||
| ORAL INTERPRETATION | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO THEATER | ||
| Required Subtotal | 19-24 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC CSU Pattern | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
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Students who complete ENGL 030B and ENGL 030C for List A are required to complete a third course in List A.
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