English (AA-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/english/
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
The English department offers a variety of literature and creative writing classes that assist majors in completing seamless transfer to CSU, as well as in discovering an affinity for literary periods, genres, and authors that inspire specialized study in upper-division coursework upon transfer. Literature classes are offered in 2-year cycles, while creative writing classes are offered annually, ensuring that students have the opportunity to complete transfer requirements while aiding in their educational planning. As students complete their major and degree requirements, or as they add GE or humanities electives, they may select from one of three areas in literature study: survey classes (British, American, World, and Bible as literature), genre classes (novel, short fiction, poetry, drama, film), and classes in culture and diversity (including Asian American, African American, Native American, Chicano/a, Mexican Lit. in Translation, Literature of India, Women’s Lit., LGBT Lit, Children’s Lit., and Modern and Contemporary Lit.). Students may also pursue one of the Creative Writing Certificate as a means of expanding their writing skills and understanding of the stylistic and technical elements of writing and reading literature.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students analyze contributions of major authors to the development of various literary movements.
- Students identify aesthetic and technical components of genres in literary works.
- Students recognize and interpret the importance of literary periods and traditions.
- Students write critical analyses of literary works, develop creative writing skills, and apply critical thinking to writing in academic disciplines.
- Students identify and analyze prominent elements of culture as depicted in literary works.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 7.0-4.0 | |
| Option 1 (7 units) | ||
| Introduction to Literature (3) | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing (4) | ||
| Option 2 (4 units) | ||
| Critical Thinking Through Literature (4) | ||
| List A | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to American Literature (3) | ||
| Introduction to American Literature (3) | ||
| Survey of British Literature A: Anglo-Saxon to 18th Century (3) | ||
| Survey of English Literature B: Romantics to the Present (3) | ||
| Masterpieces of World Literature (3) | ||
| Masterpieces of World Literature (3) | ||
| List B | ||
| LIST B: Select courses based on option chosen in Required Core: | 3.0-6.0 | |
Option 1: 3 units | ||
Option 2: 6 units | ||
Any List A course not already taken | ||
| Mexican Literature in Translation (3) | ||
| Shakespeare's Plays (3) | ||
| Readings In Poetry (3) | ||
| Readings in the Novel (3) | ||
| Readings in Short Fiction (3) | ||
| Readings in the Drama (3) | ||
| Creative Writing (3) | ||
| World Mythology as Literature (3) | ||
| List C | ||
| Select 3-5 units from the following: | 3.0-5.0 | |
Any course from List A and B not already used, or any language course other than English which is articulated to fulfill CSU GE Area C, or IGETC Area 3B | ||
Any CSU transferable English course | ||
| American Sign Language I (4) | ||
| American Sign Language II (4) | ||
| American Sign Language III (4) | ||
| American Sign Language IV (4) | ||
| Deaf Culture (3) | ||
| Elementary Chinese I (5) | ||
| Elementary Chinese II (5) | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I (5) | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II (5) | ||
| Chinese Culture and Society (3) | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature (3) | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics (3) | ||
| Literature in the Bible: Hebrew Scriptures (3) | ||
| Literature in the Bible: Christian Scriptures (3) | ||
| Children's Literature (3) | ||
| Chicana/Chicano Literature (3) | ||
| Native American Literature (3) | ||
| African-American Literature (3) | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Literature (3) | ||
| Literature and Film (3) | ||
| Studies in Women's Literature (3) | ||
| Asian American Literature (3) | ||
| Literature of India (3) | ||
| Screenwriting (3) | ||
or FILM 241 | Screenwriting | |
| Writing Poetry (3) | ||
| Playwriting (3) | ||
| Writing Short Fiction (3) | ||
| Writing Creative Nonfiction (3) | ||
| LGBT Literature (3) | ||
| Elementary French (5) | ||
| Elementary French (5) | ||
| Intermediate French (5) | ||
| Intermediate French (4) | ||
| Intermediate French Advanced Level I (4) | ||
| Intermediate Conversational French (3) | ||
| Advanced Conversational French (3) | ||
| Romance Linguistics (3) | ||
| Elementary German (5) | ||
| Elementary German (5) | ||
| Intermediate German (4) | ||
| Intermediate German (4) | ||
| The Art of Being Human (3) | ||
| Mass Communications and Society (3) | ||
| Beginning Newswriting and Reporting (3) | ||
| Elementary Japanese (5) | ||
| Elementary Japanese (5) | ||
| Intermediate Japanese (5) | ||
| Intermediate Japanese (4) | ||
| Elementary Spanish (5) | ||
| Elementary Spanish (5) | ||
| Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers (5) | ||
| Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers (5) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish (5) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish (4) | ||
| Highlights of Hispanic Culture | ||
| Introduction to Chicano/Mexican American Culture (3) | ||
| Frida Kahlo And Mexican Muralists (3) | ||
| Romance Linguistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre (3) | ||
| Total Units | 19-21 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.