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English Associate in Art for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a baccalaureate degree in English or similar major. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree provides a study of literature and expository writing. English majors will be able to analyze literary work and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to describe ways in which literature reflects historical, intellectual, and cultural contexts, as well as aesthetic tastes; English majors will be able to evaluate literature and expository and argumentative papers and essays through application of critical thinking techniques; and they will be able to write logical and coherent expository and argumentative papers, essays, summaries, and paraphrases using correctly the standard conventions of written English. Many employers value the writing and critical thinking skills acquired by English majors. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to write logical and coherent expository and argumentative papers, essays, summaries, and paraphrases using correctly the standard conventions of written English.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze ways in which literature reflects historical, intellectual, and cultural contexts, as well as aesthetic tastes.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to evaluate literature and expository and argumentative papers and essays through application of critical thinking techniques.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English Associate in Art for Transfer | 19 | |
| Core Courses | 4-7 | |
| Complete either OPTION 01 or OPTION 02 | ||
| OPTION 01: Complete all of the following | 7 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| OPTION 02: Complete all of the following | 4 | |
| ENGL C1003 | Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature | 4 |
| LIST A | 6 | |
| ENGL B5A | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B5B | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B20A | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B25B | Survey of World Literature from 1650 to the Present | 3 |
| ENGL B30A | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B30B | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| LIST B | 3-6 | |
| If OPTION 01 was selected in the REQUIRED CORE | 3 | |
| Any List A course not already used. | 3 | |
| ENGL B21 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B22 | Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B24 | Latino/a Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B33 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B41A | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| If OPTION 02 was selected in the REQUIRED CORE | 6 | |
| Any List A course not already used. | 3 | |
| ENGL B21 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B22 | Asian American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B24 | Latino/a Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B33 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B41A | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| LIST C | 3 | |
| Any List A or List B course not already used. | 3 | |
| ENGL B10 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL B27 | The Bible as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL B28 | Classical Mythology | 3 |