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English

Students completing an AA degree in English develop core competencies in several areas including communication, critical thinking, global awareness, information competency, and personal responsibility. This is achieved through the study of texts and the enhancement of reading, writing, and research skills. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to apply literary and rhetorical concepts in order to critically read, write, think, and research.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Arts Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR UNITS

ENGL 105*
&
ENGL 106*
or
ENGL 109*
&
ENGL 110* 		Survey of English Literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period to 1780
Survey of English Literature from 1780 to the Present Time
Introduction to World Literature from Ancient Times to 1700
Introduction to World Literature from 1700 to the Present Time		 3
&
3
or
3
&
3
   Select 12 units from the following:
ENGL 100 or ESL 151 or equivalent or placement is based on academic background
 ENGL 101 Freshman English 3
ENGL 101 ENGL 102 Critical Thinking and Literary Analysis 3

ENGL 103 Creative Writing Workshop 3
ENGL 101 ENGL 104 Critical Thinking and Argumentation 3

ENGL 105* Survey of English Literature from the Anglo-Saxon Period to 1780 3

ENGL 106* Survey of English Literature from 1780 to the Present Time 3

ENGL 109* Introduction to World Literature from Ancient Times to 1700 3

ENGL 110* Introduction to World Literature from 1700 to the Present Time 3

ENGL 112 Screenwriting 3
  ENGL 117 Film as Literature 3

ENGL 122 American Literature to 1865 3

ENGL 123 American Literature from 1865 to the Present 3

ENGL 125 Shakespeare 3

ENGL 127 Children's Literature 3
  ENGL 128 The Bible as Literature 3
   ENGL 130
  Science Fiction Literature
 3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 18
*These courses may not be used in more than one area.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
August 2021 GCC CATALOG 2021-2022
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.