English Option, Arts and Science, A.A.

CONTACT

Naomi Lesley, 413.552.2527, nlesley@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The English option is designed for students who wish to broaden and deepen their love of literature while earning an associate’s degree in liberal arts. Students who pursue the English option will discover important literary works in a variety of voices, genres, and styles while gaining valuable skills in critical thinking and effective communication. The English option provides transfer students with a strong academic foundation, enabling them to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English or numerous other disciplines.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

become familiar with major authors, genres, styles, and movements
understand a range of literary issues in historical, social, political, and cultural contexts
develop close reading and critical thinking skills
develop a clear academic writing style
develop strong research skills
expand knowledge and understanding of human condition and culture
become familiar with common critical approaches to literature

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 35-36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
ENG 218(C) - Advanced Academic Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 211(C) - American Writers I Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 212(C) - American Writers II Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Elective (D) Credit(s): 3-4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 9 CREDITS

Select 2 of the following: literature elective
ENG 203(C) - Environmental Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 208(C) - Latinx Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 211(C) - American Writers I Credit(s): 3
ENG 212(C) - American Writers II Credit(s): 3
ENG 214(C) - The Short Story Credit(s): 3
ENG 224(C) - Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 230(C) - Current Themes in Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 235(C) - African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 245(C) - Women, Gender, and Sexuality in Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 250(C) - The World in Literature Credit(s): 3
Select 1 of the following: literature/journalism/creative writing elective
SPA 214(C) - The Spanish Short Story Credit(s): 3
ENG 113 - Journalism I Credit(s): 3
ENG 203(C) - Environmental Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 208(C) - Latinx Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 211(C) - American Writers I Credit(s): 3
ENG 212(C) - American Writers II Credit(s): 3
ENG 214(C) - The Short Story Credit(s): 3
ENG 217(C) - Creative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 224(C) - Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 227(C) - Creative Writing for the Theater Credit(s): 3
ENG 230(C) - Current Themes in Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 231(C) - Creative Nonfiction Credit(s): 3
ENG 232(C) - Topics in Creative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 235(C) - African American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 245(C) - Women, Gender, and Sexuality in Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 250(C) - The World in Literature Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 12 CREDITS

Arts and Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Arts and Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Arts and Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Arts and Science Elective Credit(s): 3

GENERAL ELECTIVES: 4 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

General Elective Credit(s): 4

TOTAL: 60-61 CREDITS

NOTES

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 80% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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