Literature-Option

Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts

The Literature option is designed for students who wish to major in English and/or linguistics. A broad base in the humanities prepares students for transfer to a four-year college for the baccalaureate degree. English studies may lead to careers in advertising, broadcasting, journalism, law, teaching and writing.

For information, contact the department chairperson Denise-Marie Coulter, (609) 343-4961 or e-mail dcoulter@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
   
General Education Courses  
When a general education course is not specified, refer to the list of courses approved for this degree.
Composition I ENGL101
3
Composition II ENGL102
3
Introduction to Literature ENGL104
3
Interpersonal Communication COMM110 or
Public Speaking COMM120
3
History courses - choose two:
Heritage of the Western World I HIST101
Heritage of the Western World II HIST102
U.S. History I HIST103
U.S. History II HIST104
6
Humanities course: Introduction to Logic PHIL101 or
Introduction to Philosophy PHIL102
3
Arts course--Choose one: ARTS103, ARTS108, ARTS109, ARTS115, DANC170, MUSC100 or THEA110
3
General Psychology PSYC101
3
Principles of Sociology SOCL101
3
Social Science course
3
Mathematics course (MATH119 or higher)
3-5
Laboratory science course
4
Mathematics, Science or Technology elective
3-5
Concepts of Physical Fitness HPED150
1
Liberal Arts course
3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS REQUIRED
47
 
Program Courses

Choose two:
World Literature ENGL201
British Literature I ENGL203
British Literature II ENGL204
19th Century American Literature ENGL205
20th Century American Literature ENGL206
Significant Themes in Literature ENGL212
Western Literature I ENGL213
Western Literature II ENGL214
20th Century African-American Literature ENGL215
Shakespeare ENGL216
Literature for Children ENGL218
Creative Writing I ENGL220
Creative Writing II ENGL221
Poetry Workshop ENGL223

6
TOTAL
6
 
Computer Literacy
(May be fulfilled with CISM125; testing out; or reviewed departmental portfolio)
0
   
Electives:
13
 
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:
66
LITE - effective Spring 2007, revised 12/06/06