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Apr 20, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English Literature Associate of Arts
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The curriculum in the English Literature Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Associate degree would demonstrate achievement and may support attempts to gain entry-level employment and promotion. Students earning the English Literature Associate of Arts degree may transfer into degree programs such as: English, English Literature, and English Education.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate writing fluency, critical thinking ability, and research skills. These skills will include grammar review, as well as expository and persuasive writing instruction.
- Use skill and creativity along with critical judgment of literary forms, as they compose their own nonfiction, short stories, novels, poems, plays, and screenplays.
- Examine traditional literary themes and genres in courses addressing American, British and World literature. Students will explore contemporary themes and genres in courses such as Introduction to the Novel, Ethnic Voices in Literature, and The Film as Literature. The broad spectrum of literature courses allows students to focus on a particular area of interest.
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Title |
Units |
| ENG 1A * or |
Principles of Composition I |
4 |
| ENG 1AH * |
Honors Principles of Composition I |
4 |
| ENG 1B * or |
Principles of Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 1BH * or |
Honors Principles of Composition II |
3 |
| ENG 70 * |
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing |
3 |
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Select from Restricted Electives |
12 |
Total Units for the Major:
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19
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| ENG 15A * |
Survey of American Literature - 1620-1860 |
3 |
| ENG 15B * |
Survey of American Literature - 1860-Contemporary |
3 |
| ENG 17A * |
Survey of English Literature - Beowulf to Romantic Movement |
3 |
| ENG 17B * |
Survey of English Lit Romantic Movement to the Present |
3 |
| ENG 18 * |
Shakespeare - The Tragedies |
3 |
| ENG 21A * |
World Literature - Ancient to 17th Century to Modern Period |
3 |
| ENG 21B * |
World Literature – 17th Century to Modern Period |
3 |
| ENG 22 * or |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
| ENG 22H * |
Honors Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
| ENG 27A * or |
Introduction to the Novel |
3 |
| ENG 27AH * |
Honors Introduction to the Novel |
3 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
Associate of Arts Degree
Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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