English Degree

ENGLISH DEGREE

The associate degree curriculum in English is designed to develop proficiency in written communication and in the understanding of human nature through the study of language and literature. Completion of the degree program prepares students to pursue a major in English leading to a baccalaureate degree.

Major Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree

Course	Units
English 102, Literature & Composition --OR-- English 102H, Honors Literature & Composition	4
English 231-232, Survey of English Literature ---OR-- English 241-242, America in Literature --OR-- English 271-272, Survey of World Literature	6
--AND-- Electives (from list below)	12
Total	22

12 units of electives to be selected from any 200 or above English language or literature class including those above not taken as part of the 6-unit requirement. But no more than 3 units in either English 211, English 212, English 214 or English 215.

Note: Students planning to transfer to 4-year schools should consult with English departments at those institutions regarding specific lower division requirements and unit limits.

For AAT information, download a copy of the current SAC catalog.

Tentative Schedule of Course offerings

The English composition courses (English N60, 061, and 101/101H) and the critical thinking courses (English 102/102H and 103/103H) are offered every fall and spring. All other courses will be offered according to the schedule below.

Note: English 101/101H, 102/102H, and 103/103H are 4-unit courses. All other courses are 3 units unless otherwise indicated.

Semester	Courses
Fall 2014	English 206, Intro. to Language Structure and Use English 232, Survey of English Literature English 242, Survey of American Literature, 1865-Present English 270, Children's Literature *English 270, Children's Literature
Spring 2015	English 104H, Honors Language and Culture English 220, Survey of the Bible as Literature English 233B, Shakespeare's Tragedies and History Plays English 246, Survey of Chicano Literature English 270, Children's Literature English 271*, Survey of World Literature
Fall 2015	English 104, Language and Culture English 231, Survey of English Literature English 241, Survey of American Literature, 1600-1865 English 245, The Image of African Americans in Lit./Film English 270*, Children's Literature
Spring 2016	English 233C, Shakespeare's Theater English 243, The Modern American Novel English 270, Children's Literature English 272, Survey of World Literature English 278*, Survey of Literature by Women
Fall 2016	English 104, Language and Culture English 232, Survey of English Literature, English 242, Survey of American Literature, 1865-Present English 270, Children's Literature *English 278, Survey of Literature by Women
Spring 2017	English 104, Language and Culture English 211, Creative Writing I, Fiction English 233A, Shakespeare's Comedies and Romances English 245, The Image of African Americans in Lit./Film *English 270, Children's Literature

* Denotes Online Offering

All course offerings are subject to change or cancelation without notice.

English Department Chair

Matthew Beyersdorf

Office: D-430

Phone: (714) 564-6538

Email: beyersdorf_matthew@sac.edu

Freshman Experience Program

English Coordinator

Rachel Sosta

Office: D-427

Phone: (714) 564-6566

Email: sosta_rachel@sac.edu

Honors Program Coordinator

Kathy Patterson

Office: D-428

Phone: (714) 564-6528

Email: patterson_kathy@sac.edu

Puente Program

English Instructor

Donato Martinez

Office: D-423

Phone: (714) 564-6547

Email: martinez_donato@sac.edu

Last Update: 1-30-17