English
Associate of Arts-Transfer English · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Humanities Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/humanities
The English program develops the student's ability to read both prose and poetry with understanding and discernment. The student will acquire competence in writing college-level expository essays and applying research strategies. The student will also develop interpretive and analytical skills through exposure to a wide range of literature. Competencies will be assessed primarily by evaluating the student's critical thinking abilities as demonstrated through written work. Completion of the program prepares the English major for any profession or industry requiring strong communication skills as well as transfer.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T degree, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| ENGL C1002 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| orENGL C1002H | Introduction to Literature - Honors | 3 |
List A:
Select two courses (6 units minimum):
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 15A | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 15B | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL 35 | World Literature: 3500 BCE to 1650 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 36 | World Literature: 1650 CE to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 40A | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENGL 40B | American Literature II | 3 |
List B:
Select one course (3 units minimum) or any LIST A course not already used:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 23A | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 24A | Creative Writing: Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 25A | Creative Writing: Introduction to the Craft of Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 27 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Mythology and Folklore | 3 |
| ENGL 42 | Chicane and Latine Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 43 | African American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 44 | The Literature of American Ethnic Groups | 3 |
List C:
Select one course (3 units minimum)
or any LIST A or B course not already used:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHIN 2 | Elementary Chinese II | 5 |
| CHIN 3 | Intermediate Chinese I | 5 |
| ENGL 12 | Introduction to Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 18 | Survey of Women Writers: Middle Ages to the Present | 3 |
| ENGL 20 | Shakespeare's Plays - Tragedies and Romances | 3 |
| ENGL 21 | Shakespeare's Plays - Comedies and Histories | 3 |
| ENGL 24B | Creative Writing: A Workshop in Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 25B | Creative Writing: A Workshop in Fiction and Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENGL 28 | Images of Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 30 | The English Bible as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 34 | The Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL 39 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| ENGL 41B | Survey of Film: 1950 to the Present | 3 |
| ENGL 46 | Sexualities, Identities, and Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 48 | Modern Literature of Latin America | 3 |
| ENGL 78 | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 |
| ENGL 90 | Comics as Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 98 | College Literary Magazine Editing and Publishing | 3 |
| FREN 2 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| FREN 3 | Intermediate French I | 5 |
| FREN 4 | Intermediate French II | 5 |
| FREN 5 | Advanced French I | 3 |
| FREN 6 | Advanced French II | 3 |
| GERM 2 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| GERM 3 | Intermediate German I | 5 |
| HUMA 1 | An Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| ITAL 2 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| JAPA 2 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II | 5 |
| JOUR 1 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Advanced Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 6 | Advanced Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 52A | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 52B | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 5 |
Total Major Units: 19-21
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units