Majoring in English
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CO-CHAIRS
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Michelle Crooks, Co-Chair
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Alan Traylor, Co-Chair
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Grossmont is one of the few Community Colleges in California with an English major. The English major fulfills lower division requirements at most four-year colleges and universities and thus provides a broad-based foundation for transfer. For particular requirements, transfer students should consult the catalog of the transfer institution for specific requirements. The study of English gives life-long pleasures to students in exploring and understanding how language works to express human ideas and feelings. English course work also helps people succeed in such diverse fields as teaching, writing,editing, journalism, advertising, public relations, law, insurance, communications, film and video work, politics, business, and medicine.
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- Career Opportunities
- Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree (A.A.-T)
- Associate of Arts Degree in English
- Emphasis in Creative Writing
Career Opportunities
*Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
Advertising Manager*
Announcer (Radio and TV)
College English Professor*
Fiction/Nonfiction Writer
Foreign Service Officer
Freelance Writer*
Fund Raiser*
Media Planner*
Reporter*
Researcher*
Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree (A.A.-T)
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (A.A.-T) degree is designed to facilitate transfer to a California State University in keeping with SB 1440. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the Statewide Academic Senate. A total of 18 units are required to fulfill the major portion of this degree. Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements (see the “General Education Requirements and Transfer Information” section of the catalog). Students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor. The following requirements must be met to be awarded an Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (A.A.-T) degree:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer
to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
The discipline of English assists students in appreciating literature and in developing skills in varied forms of communication. The ability to understand and use English effectively is necessary for success in diverse fields such as creative and technical writing, journalism and telecommunications, advertising and marketing, teaching, editing, public relations, law, politics, medicine, and business.
Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing the specific degree requirements in this program. Students will:
- Read a variety of genres and texts critically.
- Write persuasively in a variety of genres and contexts.
- Investigate ideas effectively through sound research and writing techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultural perspectives.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher.
Required Core
| Subject/Number | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English 122 | Introduction Literature | 3 |
| English 124 | Advanced Comp: Critical Reasoning and Writing | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 6 Units |
List A (6 units)
| Subject/Number | Title | Units |
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| English 221 | British Literature I | 3 |
| English 222 | British Literature II | 3 |
| English 231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| English 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 6 Units |
List B (3 units)
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Any course from List A not already used or |
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| English 126 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 6 Units | |
List C (3 units)
| Any course from List A or List B not already used | ||
| OR any of the following courses: | ||
| Subject/Number | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English 130 | Short Fiction Writing I | 3 |
| English 131 | Short Fiction Writing II | 3 |
| English 132 | Short Fiction Writing III | 3 |
| English 133 | Short Fiction Writing IV | 3 |
| English 134 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I | 3 |
| English 135 | Creative Nonfiction Writing II | 3 |
| English 136 | Creative Nonfiction Writing III | 3 |
| English 137 | Creative Nonfiction Writing IV | 3 |
| English 140 | Poetry Writing I | 3 |
| English 141 | Poetry Writing II | 3 |
| English 142 | Poetry Writing III | 3 |
| English 143 | Poetry Writing IV | 3 |
| English 145 | Acorn Review: Editing and Production I | 3 |
| English 146 | Acorn Review: Editing and Production II | 3 |
| English 147 | Acorn Review: Editing and Production III | 3 |
| English 148 | Acorn Review: Editing and Production IV | 3 |
| English 160 | Drama Writing I | 3 |
| English 161 | Drama Writing II | 3 |
| English 162 | Drama Writing III | 3 |
| English 163 | Drama Writing IV | 3 |
| English 175 | Novel Writing I | 3 |
| English 176 | Novel Writing II | 3 |
| English 177 | Novel Writing III | 3 |
| English 178 | Novel Writing IV | 3 |
| English 201 | Images of Women in Literature | 3 |
| English 215 | Mythology | 3 |
| English 218 | Shakespeare and the Theatre of His Time | 3 |
| English 236 | Chicano Literature | 3 |
| English 237 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| English 238 | Black Literature | 3 |
| English 225 |
Bible as Literature: Narratives of the Hebrew People |
3 |
| English 226 |
Bible as Literature: Old Testament History/Writings of the Prophets |
3 |
| English 227 |
Bible as Literature: The Literary Forms of the Old Testament |
3 |
| English 228 |
Bible as Literature: The Literary Forms of the New Testament |
3 |
| Business 128 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Communication 135 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| Humanities 120 | European Humanities | 3 |
| Theatre 110 | Introduction to the Theatre | 3 |
| Arabic 120 | Arabic I | 5 |
| Arabic 121 | Arabic II | 5 |
| Arabic 220 | Arabic III | 5 |
| Arabic 221 | Arabic IV | 5 |
| Chinese 120 | Chinese I | 5 |
| Chinese 121 | Chinese II | 5 |
| Chinese 220 | Chinese III | 5 |
| Chinese 221 | Chinese IV | 5 |
| French 120 | French I | 5 |
| French 121 | French II | 5 |
| French 220 | French III | 5 |
| French 221 | French IV | 5 |
| German 120 | German I | 5 |
| German 121 | German II | 5 |
| German 220 | German III | 5 |
| German 221 | German IV | 5 |
| Italian 120 | Italian I | 5 |
| Italian 121 | Italian II | 5 |
| Italian 220 | Italian III | 5 |
| Italian 221 | Italian IV | 5 |
| Japanese 120 | Japanese I | 5 |
| Japanese 121 | Japanese II | 5 |
| Japanese 220 | Japanese III | 5 |
| Japanese 221 | Japanese IV | 5 |
| Russian 120 | Russian I | 5 |
| Russian 121 | Russian II | 5 |
| Russian 220 | Russian III | 5 |
| Russian 221 | Russian IV | 5 |
| Spanish 120 | Spanish I | 5 |
| Spanish 121 | Spanish II | 5 |
| Spanish 220 | Spanish III | 5 |
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Spanish 221 |
Spanish IV |
5 |
| Total Units Required from List C | 3 Units | |
| Units for the major | 18 | |
| Units for CSU GE or IGETC-CSU GE | 37-39 | |
| Total units required for the degree | 60 | |
Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.
Associate of Arts Degree in English (AA Degree)
Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) listed below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree/certificate requirements in this program. Students will:
- Read a variety of genres and texts critically.
- Write persuasively in a variety of genres and contexts.
- Investigate ideas effectively through sound research and writing techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultural perspectives.
Core Requirements
24 units (Plus General Education and Elective Requirements)
Find out more about our literature courses, including course of special topics and studies in English and literature, in Literature Courses. Note: All courses in the major must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher.
| Subj/Number | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English 120 | College Composition and Reading | 3 |
| English 122 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| English 124 | Advanced Comp: Critical Reasoning and Writing | 3 |
| English 126 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 12 Units |
Select SIX (6) units from the following:
| Subj/Number | Title | Units |
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| English 221 | British Literature I | 3 |
| English 222 | British Literature II | 3 |
| English 231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| English 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
| English 241 | Literature of the Western World I | 3 |
| English 242 | Literature of the Western World II | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 6 Units |
Select THREE (3) units from the following:
| Subj/Number | Title | Units |
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| English 215 | Mythology | 3 |
| English 236 | Chicano Literature | 3 |
| English 237 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| English 238 | Black Literature | 3 |
| Cross Cultural Studies 236 | Chicano Literature | 3 |
| Cross Cultural Studies 237 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| Cross Cultural Studies 238 | Black Literature | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 3 Units |
Select THREE (3) units from the following:
| Subj/Number | Title | Units |
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| History 100 | Early World History | 3 |
| History 101 | Modern World History | 3 |
| History 105 | Early Western Civilization | 3 |
| History 106 | Modern Western Civilization | 3 |
| Humanities 120 | European Humanities | 3 |
| Humanities 170 | World Humanities | 3 |
| Philosophy 112 | The Classical Mind | 3 |
| Philosophy 114 | The Medieval Mind | 3 |
| Philosophy 116 | The Modern Mind | 3 |
| Philosophy 118 | The Contemporary Mind | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 3 Units |
Recommended Electives
10 units
Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a bachelor’s degree in English are STRONGLY urged to complete 10 units in TWO (2) sequential semesters of a single foreign language, depending on the requirements at those schools. (At Grossmont College, Spanish 120A and 120B are equivalent to one semester of Spanish 120.)
Certificate of Achievement in English
Any student who completes only those courses required for the above major (i.e., 24 Core Curriculum units) with a letter grade of "C" or higher qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in English. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
Area of Emphasis Creative Writing
30 units (Plus General Education and Elective Requirements)
Any student who chooses to complete only those courses required for the above major (i.e., 24 units) and six (6) additional units of the Creative Writing Program courses listed below qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in English–Creative Writing.
An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar. See Creative Writing Courses for course descriptions and additional info.
Note: All courses taken for the Certificate of Achievement in Creative Writing must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher.
Select SIX (6) additional units from the following :
| Subj/Number | Title | Units |
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| English 130 | Short Fiction Writing I | 3 |
| English 131 | Short Fiction Writing II | 3 |
| English 132 | Short Fiction Writing III | 3 |
| English 133 | Short Fiction Writing IV | 3 |
| English 134 | Creative Nonfiction Writing I | 3 |
| English 135 | Creative Nonfiction Writing II | 3 |
| English 136 | Creative Nonfiction Writing III | 3 |
| English 137 | Creative Nonfiction Writing IV | 3 |
| English 140 | Poetry Writing I | 3 |
| English 141 | Poetry Writing II | 3 |
| English 142 | Poetry Writing III | 3 |
| English 143 | Poetry Writing IV | 3 |
| English 145 | Acorn Review: Editing/Production I | 3 |
| English 146 | Acorn Review: Editing/Production II | 3 |
| English 147 | Acorn Review: Editing/Production III | 3 |
| English 148 | Acorn Review: Editing/Production IV | 3 |
| English 160 | Drama Writing I | 3 |
| English 161 | Drama Writing II | 3 |
| English 162 | Drama Writing III | 3 |
| English 163 | Drama Writing IV | 3 |
| English 175 | Novel Writing I | 3 |
| English 176 | Novel Writing II | 3 |
| English 177 | Novel Writing III | 3 |
| English 178 | Novel Writing IV | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 6 Units |