English – Writing, A.A.

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English is a two-year program of study to prepare students for transfer, with an emphasis in Literary Studies or in Writing. Students normally transfer as English majors or English/Secondary Education double majors. In order to achieve an Associate of Arts in English degree, students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Distribution Requirements

Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total Distribution Requirements: 39 Credits

Core Courses

HMDV 1101 - General Studies First Year Seminar (3)
* or equivalent First Year Seminar

Total Core Courses: 3 Credits

Core Courses - Writing Area

Choose 3 from the following list:

* ENGL 2005 - Technical Writing (3)
* ENGL 2030 - Critical Reading and Writing (3)
ENGL 2041 - Creative Nonfiction (3)
ENGL 2050 - Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
ENGL 2080 - Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
JOUR 1100 - Reporting and Newswriting I (3)

Note:

ENGL 2005 or ENGL 2030 will not double count as meeting English general education requirements and a core course.

Choose one from the following list:

ENGL 2210 - English Literature I (3)
ENGL 2220 - English Literature II (3)
ENGL 2230 - Introduction to Shakespeare (3)
ENGL 2310 - American Literature I (3)
ENGL 2320 - American Literature II (3)
ENGL 2340 - Native American Culture and Literature (3)
ENGL 2410 - Literary Genres (3)

Recommended Transfer and General Education Electives for Writing Areas

The following courses are recommended as electives for General Education Requirements and Transfer programs.

Two semesters of modern or classical language (6-8)
HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I (3)
HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II (3)
ART 2010 - Art History I (3)
ART 2020 - Art History II (3)
MUSC 1000 - Introduction to Music (3)
MUSC 2050 - Historical Survey I (3)
MUSC 2055 - Historical Survey II (3)
THEA 2120 - Oral Interpretation (3)

Minimum Credits for Degree = 64

English Education

Students who plan to teach at the secondary level should complete coursework both in the Secondary Education Program and in English. Many options exist for teaching English, English/communication, or English/journalism, and students need to work closely with their Northwest advisors to monitor the
requirements of transfer institutions.

For those interested in exploring teaching possibilities, opportunities exist at Northwest for peer tutoring experiences.