English
Associate in Arts English · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
In today's information society, reading comprehension and writing skills are essential for everyone. The English major offers a rich and varied education in these vital areas of literacy -- serving the individual student, the academic community and society at large. The program includes courses in literature and critical thinking, reading and writing to enhance communication skills, to deepen understanding of our cultural traditions, to provide a breadth of knowledge appropriate for many degree and vocational programs and to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions. English majors often enter fields such as law, education, public relations, human services, journalism and corporate communications. To ensure that their transfer objectives are being met, English majors should consult with a counselor.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in English will:
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction texts and media.
- Write, with college-level fluency and accuracy, appropriately documented essays using reasoning, rhetoric, and credible sources.
- Create genre-specific, language-appropriate texts and/or documents for determined audiences.
- Articulate the connections, relationships, and/or enduring themes among culture, history, and language.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 21 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core course (3 units): | 3 | |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the following: | 9 | |
| ENGL 130 | American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 131 | American Literature 1865 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 145 | British Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 146 | British Literature 1800 to Present | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 9 units selected from the following: | 9 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL 104 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| orENGL 110 | Grammar for College and Career | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL 107 | Literary Arts Journal 1 | 3 |
| orENGL 108 | Literary Arts Journal 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 106 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 132 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 133 | Modern Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 135 | Poetry for the People’s Liberation Movements | 3 |
| ENGL 138 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 139 | Ideas of Difference: Ethnic Studies Literature and Advocacy Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 144 | Literature: The Ancient and Classical World | 3 |
| ENGL 148 | Hispanic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 21 | |