English, AA
Program Description
The Associate of Arts, English emphasizes a critical understanding and appreciation of literature through an introduction to, and investigation of, its foundations and expressions. The English Associate of Arts degree program allows the TMCC English department to serve those students seeking a terminal degree or transfer into a baccalaureate program.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 5 | 4 | |
| Mathematics 3 | 3 | |
| Social Science 3 | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Foreign Language 5 | 4 | |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| ENG 231 or ENG 232 | World Literature I or World Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 298 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| ENG 232 or ENG 231 | World Literature II or World Literature I | 3 |
| Foreign Language 5 | 3 | |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 | 3 | |
| ENG 281 or ENG 282 | Introduction to Language or Introduction to Language and Literary Expression | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Choose 10 units of electives 4 | 10 | |
| Foreign Language 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher) | ||
| Science | 6 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| Foreign Language | 0-14 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| ENG 281 | Introduction to Language | 3 |
| or ENG 282 | Introduction to Language and Literary Expression | |
| ENG 298 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| ENG 232 | World Literature II | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 10-24 | |
| 200 level transferable English courses | 6 | |
| Any university transfer course. (Recommended: courses related to intended minor at university) | 4 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Identify, explain, and demonstrate literary analysis.
PSLO2: Evaluate, analyze, or synthesize historical and cultural contexts, including the ability to identify common and/or dissimilar traits that emerge from literary works.
PSLO3: Analyze literary movements, genres, expressions, and/or traditions to articulate relationships between literary texts and their contexts: culture, society, and individual identity.
PSLO 4: Apply knowledge in the analysis, synthesis, or production of literary works.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
