English

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in English. Students majoring in English at Gavilan may take courses in composition, critical thinking, creative writing, journalism, film, teaching and tutoring techniques, and a range of literature courses, including British and American surveys, Mythology, Children’s Literature, World Literature, and Women’s Literature. Participants in the English program become proficient in skills that are universally beneficial to all other disciplines. These courses help students to write effectively and persuasively, to develop and hone their critical thinking skills, and to cultivate their understanding and appreciation of literature in the context of history and culture. English major leads directly to careers in teaching, journalism, publishing and editing, technical writing, public relations, and advertising. It is also excellent preparation for careers in law, communications, government, and a variety of business environments.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester 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.

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Analyze and interpret, in text and writing, a variety of expository and literary texts, employing literary theory, critical methods and inquiry.
2. Examine and articulate the social, cultural, theoretical and historical contexts of expository and literary texts, and analyze the reader’s role and responsibility in interpreting those texts.
3. Compose stylistically appropriate essays that develop and defend an original thesis.
4. Apply purposeful voice and tone to a variety of rhetorical purposes.
5. Locate, evaluate and incorporate research to support critical inquiry.
6. Evaluate the role of reading and writing as tools for analyzing, reinforcing and challenging power structures, and apply those tools toward personal and/or civic engagement.
7. Apply collaborative communication skills to group discussions and projects.