# English (Associate in Arts)

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=100

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Make effective rhetorical choices based on an accurate analysis of rhetorical context.
2. Analyze and interpret works from different historical and cultural traditions using appropriate conventions of literary analysis.
3. Apply reading strategies in order to critically analyze texts.
4. Gather, evaluate, and effectively integrate research materials.

**Required courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing About Literature | 4 |
| ENGL-30A | Introduction to American Literature I | 3 |
| or ENGL-30B | Introduction to American Literature II | 3 |
| ENGL-46A | Introduction to British Literature I | 3 |
| or ENGL-46B | Introduction to British Literature II | 3 |
| **Complete a minimum of nine units from the following:** | |  |
| ENGL-1C | Critical Thinking/Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL-30A | Introduction to American Literature I (if not already used) | 3 |
| ENGL-30B | Introduction to American Literature II (if not already used) | 3 |
| ENGL-31A | Creative Writing I: Introduction to the Genres | 3 |
| ENGL-31B | Creative Writing II: Writing and Editing for Publication | 3 |
| ENGL-34 | Introduction To Film | 3 |
| ENGL-36 | American Ethnic Voices | 3 |
| ENGL-37 | Women’s Voices | 3 |
| ENGL-38 | Classic and Contemporary Youth Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-40A | Tutoring Reading and Writing I | 1 |
| ENGL-40B | Tutoring Reading and Writing II | 1 |
| ENGL-40C | Tutoring Reading and Writing III | 1 |
| ENGL-42 | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL-46A | Introduction To British Literature I (if not already used) | 3 |
| ENGL-46B | Introduction To British Literature II (if not already used) | 3 |
| HUMAN-34 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| MCOMM-8 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| MCOMM-19 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| MCOMM-20A | News Media Production 1 | 3 |
| THART-34 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| **Total units required for degree major** | | **19** |

Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.