A.A. English Program
For those who love to read, write, interpret, and create, majoring or minoring in English is the right choice. English courses are designed to give proficiency in skills that are highly regarded by society: the ability to read with comprehension and critical judgment; to communicate accurately and effectively both orally and in writing; to think logically; to do research and organize materials; and to interpret and appreciate literature.
The English major can lead to a career in teaching as well as in professional fields such as law, publishing, information science, and business. In addition to pre-collegiate composition courses (English 49 & 50) and transferable courses (English 101, 102, and 103), the English program includes survey courses in English, American, and world literature; introductory genre courses in poetry, fiction, and drama; and a number of topical courses such as Shakespeare, Bible as literature, ethnic literatures, folklore, and children's literature. The program also offers creative writing courses in poetry, fiction, and script writing. English majors choose to take survey, writing, and literature courses based upon their areas of interest, but they should include a balanced load of genre and survey courses. Many students who become English majors at four-year colleges and universities are required to take introductory survey courses in American and British literature (English 135, English 136, English 137, and English 138). However, prospective English majors and minors are strongly urged to discuss their plans with MJC counselors and English faculty advisors regarding the specific lower-division requirements at the four-year colleges and universities they plan to attend.
A.A. Degree: English
*To earn an Associate in Arts Degree, the student must complete the MJC Associate Degree Requirements in addition to the following coursework.
Required Courses: Complete 9 Units
| ENGL | 101 | [NP] | Composition and Reading | 3 |
| ENGL | 102 | [NP] | Advanced Composition and Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 103 | [NP] | Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking | 3 |
Elective Courses: Complete 11 Units
| ENGL | 105 | [NP] | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL | 106 | [NP] | Creative Writing: Short Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL | 108 | [NP] | Creative Writing: Autobiography | 3 |
| ENGL | 109 | [NP] | Creative Writing: Scriptwriting | 3 |
| ENGL | 112 | [NP] | Introduction to the Novel and Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL | 114 | [NP] | Introduction to Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL | 116 | [NP] | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| ENGL | 131 | [NP] | Introduction to World Literature to 1500 | 3 |
| ENGL | 132 | [NP] | Introduction to World Literature from 1500 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL | 135 | [NP] | American Literature: to 1850 | 3 |
| ENGL | 136 | [NP] | American Literature: 1850 to Present | 3 |
| ENGL | 137 | [NP] | Survey of English Literature to the 18th Century | 3 |
| ENGL | 138 | [NP] | Survey of English Literature: 18th Century to Present | 3 |
| ENGL | 151 | [NP] | Folklore | 3 |
| ENGL | 156 | [NP] | The Bible as Literature--The Hebrew Canon and Intertestamental Writings | 3 |
| ENGL | 157 | [NP] | The Bible as Literature--The New Testament | 3 |
| ENGL | 161 | [NP] | Film Appreciation | 3 |
| ENGL | 162 | [NP] | History of Cinema | 3 |
| ENGL | 163 | [NP] | Introduction to Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL | 168 | [NP] | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 169 | [NP] | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 171 | [NP] | Introduction to African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 172 | [NP] | Introduction to Chicano Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 173 | [NP] | Introduction to Latin American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 174 | [NP] | Introduction to Modern Asian Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 175 | [NP] | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 176 | [NP] | Introduction to Mexican Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 178 | [NP] | Mass Media and The Public | 3 |
| ENGL | 179 | [NP] | Introduction to Native American Literature, Mythology, and the Oral Tradition | 3 |
| ENGL | 183 | [NP] | Introduction to the Tutoring of Composition | 3 |
| ENGL | 184 | [NP] | Advanced Tutoring of Composition | 3 |
| ENGL | 198 | [NP] | Special Topics in English | 3 |
Total Units in A.A. Major: 20 units
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