The Associate of Arts Degree - English Concentration is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution as a junior in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature. Course work will focus on studies of English, literature, arts, and social sciences.
Objectives:
- communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
- research and demonstrate skills pertaining to information literacy
- conduct close analysis of primary and secondary source materials in order to produce quality analytical and persuasive writing
- analyze and think critically about information and a variety of poetic and prose texts in various literary and multimedia forms
- understand the connection between historical/cultural events and literature
- produce quality texts and professional documents following a variety of structural and formatting guidelines
A degree with a focus on English opens doors for students moving into careers requiring skills in critical thinking, analysis, information literacy, and clear and effective communication. Students graduating with an associate degree with an English concentration will find diverse opportunities for future study and have a strong foundation for careers in education, law, publishing, editing, content developing, advertising, public relations, administration, writing, and library science.
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