Associate Degree in English Language for Transfer

Recommended Course Sequence

Fall 1

• ENGL 1A/1AS Composition and Reading (w/ support) -- 4 or 5
• MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics (+213 Support Course) -- 4 or 6
• HUMAN 2 Human Values1 -- 3

or

• PSYCH 18 Psychology of U.S. Race & Ethnicity -- 3
• COMM 1A Introduction to Speech -- 3

or

• COMM 45 Public Speaking -- 3

Total Number of Units: 14 - 17

Spring 1

• ENGL 5 Critical Thinking in Reading & Writing -- 3
• ENGL 30A Introduction to American Literature I -- 3
• POSCI 1 Government and Politics in the United States -- 3

or

• POSCI 26 U.S. and California Constitution -- 3
• MUSIC 10 Music Appreciation -- 3

or

• ART 1 Introduction to Art History -- 3
• GEOG 1 Physical Geography -- 3

or

• ASTR 1 Introduction to Astronomy -- 3

Total Number of Units: 15

Fall 2

• ENGL 31 Survey of African-American Literature 3
• ENGL 30B Introduction to American Literature II 3
• ANTHR 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
• ANTHR 1L Physical Anthropology Laboratory 1

or

• GEOG 1L Physical Geography Laboratory 1
• SPAN 1A Elementary Spanish (or any Spanish) 5 or 3

or

• PHIL 1 Introduction to Philosophy 5 or 3
• ENGL 32A Contemporary Woman Writers 3

or

• COUN 57 Career and Life Planning 3

Total Number of Units: 16 - 18

Spring 2

• ENGL 1B Composition and Reading 4
• ENGL 10A Creative Writing 3

or

• ENGL 47 Children’s Literature 3
• AFRAM 31 African-American History: 1865-1945 3

or

• HIST 7B History of the U.S. since 1865 3
• GEOG 2 Cultural Geography 3

or

• PSYCH 1A Introduction to General Psychology 3
• ENGL 79 Introduction to LGBTQ Literature 3 or 2

or

• LIS 85 Introduction to Information Resources 3 or 2

Total Number of Units: 15 - 16

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

• Engage in active, purposeful, critical reading: Theoretical and practical knowledge of the purpose of rhetorical writing and literature; examination of the importance of rhetorical writing and literature in American main- and sub-cultures of the past and present.
• Assess, in writing, the tools and materials given to succeed at the workplace or in the community and be able to suggest changes to increase effectiveness: Assess, evaluate, and interpret ideas found in writing and literature; communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems concerning the craft and criticism of rhetorical writing and literature.
• Evaluate information critically to develop claims and support them: Engage in the meaningful discourse regarding personal identity, goals, and knowledge of the capacity of writing and literature as a means of social influence.
• Develop an understanding and appreciation for worldwide cultures and diverse perspectives through active and purposeful reading and writing: Examine the scope of writing and literature with an appreciation of human values; understand the significance of writing and literature as a social action relative to global issues.

Individuals completing an AA-T in English become office administrators, tutors, secretaries, associate copywriters, and customer account representatives. Professions for English majors completing a BA include administration, management, professional writing, teaching, editing, advertising, publicity, marketing, and publishing. English is frequently studied as a pre-law major.