MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature)

Major: 8110
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 23.1401

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: English
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
27.3043.05 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
43-9081.00 Proofreaders and Copy Markers
27-3023.00 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
27.3041.00 Editors
27-3042.00 Technical Writers
27-3043.00 Writers and Authors

Upon completion of the relevant graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1123.00 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1199.00 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
23-1011.00 Lawyers

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in English (Literature) provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in literary and cultural studies. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in education, publishing, writing, other professional fields, or prepare for application to professional graduate programs.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize effective written and oral communications skills to meet the needs of various audiences and contexts, with a special emphasis on scholarly concepts and conventions within the field of English studies. (ENG200, ENH222, ENH242, CRW120, CRW160, CRW170, CRW180, CRW242AF, CRW242AH, ENG205, ENG210, ENG213, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, ENG218, ENH201, ENH202, ENH221, ENH241, (COM), [FYC]) 2. Perform academic research pertaining to works of literature utilizing scholarly practices and ethical standards. (ENG200, ENH222, ENH242, CRW120, CRW160, CRW170, CRW180, CRW242AF, CRW242AH, ENG205, ENG210, ENG213, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, ENG218, ENH201, ENH202, ENH221, ENH241, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [MA]) 3. Analyze literature and other relevant texts in relation to the social, cultural, and historical contexts within which they are produced and consumed. (ENG200, ENH222, ENH242, ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, SPA+++, CRW120, CRW160, CRW170, CRW180, CRW242AF, CRW242AH, ENG205, ENG210, ENG213, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, ENG218, ENH201, ENH202, ENH221, ENH241, (CRE)) 4. Analyze literature and other relevant texts in relation to genre, movement, national tradition, and themes. (ENG200, ENH222, ENH242, ARB+++, ASL+++, CHI+++, FRE+++, GER+++, ITA+++, JPN+++, SPA+++, CRW120, CRW160, CRW170, CRW180, CRW242AF, CRW242AH, ENG205, ENG210, ENG213, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, ENG218, ENH201, ENH202, ENH221, ENH241, (CRE), [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Synthesize theory, scholarly work, and personal insights to develop and support textual analysis. (ENG200, ENH222, ENH242, CRW120, CRW160, CRW170, CRW180, CRW242AF, CRW242AH, ENG205, ENG210, ENG213, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, ENG218, ENH201, ENH202, ENH221, ENH241, (CRE), [FYC])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ ENG200 Reading and Writing about Literature 3 + ENH222 Survey of English Literature After 1800 3 ENH242 American Literature After 1860 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 10-12

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, English (Literature) Credits: 3-23 + ENH221 Survey of English Literature before 1800 (3) OR + ENH241 American Literature Before 1860 (3) 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, English Credits: 18-38 + ENG213 Introduction to the Study of Language 3 + ENH221 Survey of English Literature Before 1800 3 + ENH241 American Literature Before 1860 3 Complete three (3) ENG or ENH courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix (see the Course Equivalency Guide for options). Language and Cultures Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, English Credits: 9 ENG Elective Course Complete one (1) ENG or ENH course for a total of three (3) credits that transfers to ASU as a direct equivalent or departmental elective in the ENG prefix (see the Course Equivalency Guide for options). Rhetoric Writing and Linguistics Course Complete one (1) of the following courses for a total of three (3) credits: CRW120 Introduction to Writing Children`s Literature 3 CRW160 Introduction to Writing Poetry 3 CRW170 Introduction to Writing Fiction 3 CRW180 Introduction to Writing Nonfiction 3 CRW242AH Writing Studio Workshop I: Musical Elements of Poetry 3 + ENG210 Creative Writing 3 + ENG215 Strategies of Academic Writing 3 + ENG216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues 3 + ENG217 Personal and Exploratory Writing 3 + ENG218 Writing About Literature 3 Literature and Culture Before 1800 Course Complete one (1) of the following courses for a total of three (3) credits: ENH201 World Literature Through the Renaissance 3 ENH202 World Literature After the Renaissance 3 + ENH221 Survey of English Literature Before 1800 3 + ENH241 American Literature Before 1860 3 Transfer Plan 4: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, English Credits: 6-26 Creative Writing Course Complete one (1) of the following courses for a total of three (3) credits: CRW160 Introduction to Writing Poetry 3 CRW242AF Writing Studio Workshop I: Poetic Forms 3 ENG205 Nature of Poetry 3 Rhetoric, Writing and Digital Media Studies or Professional Writing Course + ENG215 Strategies of Academic Writing 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)			Credits: 3-38

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 23-32
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0
Met by ENG200 in the Required Courses area.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 0
Met by ENH222 and ENH242 in the Required Courses area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 May be partially met by ENG213 in the Restricted Electives area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Historical [H] met by ENH222 in Required Courses.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: