English (AA)

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This is a recommended academic map for students who seek an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in English or plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in English at a four-year institution of higher education in Texas. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should confirm transferability of courses to meet degree requirements from the institution to which they plan to attend.

English majors are encouraged to take a variety of survey literature courses (ENGL 2322 -ENGL 2333 ).

Curriculum

College Readiness Courses (if needed)

General Education Core Curriculum Course List

Semester I

ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
MATH (Core 020)
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation Credit Hours: 3

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credit Hours: 3

Semester III

Life & Physical Science (Core 030)
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3 *
or
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3 *
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities I Credit Hours: 3
or
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (Core 040) (excluding PHIL 1301 )
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3 *
or
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3 *
Transfer Elective*

Semester IV

Transfer Elective*
Life & Physical Science (Core 030)
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3 *
or
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3 *
Transfer Elective*

*Transfer Electives

Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should seek advising from the institution to which they intend to transfer.

ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II Credit Hours: 3

Total Semester Hours - 60

*Courses are suggested electives that will contribute to AA degree requirements. Different electives may be chosen, but must be selected from the academic rather than the technical courses, as indicated in the course descriptions.

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