Associate in Arts Degree

English: Literature Concentration

No new students may elect the A.A. English: Literature concentration as of July 1, 2017. Currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor to plan how to complete their A.A. degree.

Overview

The English: Literature concentration is for students who plan to transfer as a junior to a bachelor's degree program.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M
English Composition I
3
  M Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3/4
COM103  
Human Communication
3
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
  M Modern Language I 4
Second Semester Credits
ENL102 M
English Composition II
3
    Natural or Physical Science 4
ENL150  
World Mythologies
3
ENL108  
Critical Reading and Thinking
3
  M Modern Language II 4
Third Semester Credits
    Natural or Physical Science 4
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
COM205 (or)
HUM102		  
Oral Interpretation/Readers Theater (or)
Humanities: Perception through the Arts

COM205 Oral Interpretation/Readers Theater

A performance course involving the analysis and aesthetic appreciation of literature (lyric, narrative, and drama) through the medium of oral interpretation. This course incorporates techniques for control of self (body and voice), control of the literary object, control of the audience, and critique of solo and group performances. Rehearsals outside of class time may be required; please see instructor.

Prerequisite: COM103 or ENL101 or THR103

Offered: Varies


HUM102 Humanities: Perception through the Arts

This course is an introduction to humanistic studies; it examines works of the human spirit (in music, painting, philosophy, sculpture, architecture, drama, poetry) which have influenced our civilization and who we are as individuals.

Prerequisite: ENL101

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

 3
   
Concentration Elective
  • ENL135 Short Story & Human Values
  • ENL207 Shakespeare
  • ENL210 Exploring Modern Poetry
  • ENL214 The Contemporary Novel
  • ENL215 World Religions in Literature
  • ENL217 Exploring the World of Science Fiction
  • ENL218 The Arthurian Legend
  • ENL219 Masters of Horror
  • ENL228 Women Writers
  • Modern Language – Intermediate I
  • Modern Language – Intermediate II
 3
  M
Literature Survey I
  • ENL203 British Literature through the 18th Century
  • ENL204 British Literature from the Romantic Age to the Present
  • ENL205 American Literature to 1890
  • ENL206 American Literature since 1890
 3
Fourth Semester Credits
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
   
Concentration Elective

ENL135 Short Story & Human Values
ENL207 Shakespeare
ENL210 Exploring Modern Poetry
ENL214 The Contemporary Novel
ENL215 World Religions in Literature
ENL217 Exploring the World of Science Fiction
ENL218 The Arthurian Legend
ENL219 Masters of Horror
ENL228 Women Writers
Modern Language – Intermediate I
Modern Language – Intermediate II

 3
  M
Literature Survey II
  • ENL203 British Literature through the 18th Century
  • ENL204 British Literature from the Romantic Age to the Present
  • ENL205 American Literature to 1890
  • ENL206 American Literature since 1890
 3
    Elective (if needed) 3
Total Credits 61/62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.

Career Outlook

Students planning to attend graduate school select from a broad range of humanistic courses to prepare for advanced study. Career fields include education, law, publishing, advertising, public relations, personnel management, administration, writing, and library services.

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