Explore an Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer or Associate of Arts Degree Major.
English
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The English Associate in Arts for Transfer degree emphasizes the critical reading and writing skills needed to analyze literature in academic terms. Students taking this major examine a variety of genres and gain a better understanding of a given literary work's relevance to the time period in which it was written as well as the work's relationship to an author's life, time, and culture. In other words, students develop the ability to analyze literature in context. Completion of this major provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a B.A. in literature.
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English, Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer
The study of English provides opportunities to explore the worlds of literature and culture. This English major produces graduates with demonstrated skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, writing, and communication. With this major, students build important research and critical thinking skills. They learn to discern what is important and to synthesize that information for other usage. As English majors are learning to read with a critical eye, they are also polishing their own writing skills.
Course Requirements / Digital Catalog Info
English, Associate of Arts Degree
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- Term: Fall 2025
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Our students have busy schedules, so Coastline's instructors offer classes during Fall, Winter Intersession, Spring, and Summer in 4-week, 8-week, and 16-week sessions.
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Why Coastline for English?
The study of English provides opportunities to explore the worlds of literature and culture. Coastline's English graduates have demonstrated skills in literary analysis, research, critical thinking, and written communication. We know the demands of life are part of your ongoing story, so let us help chart the course - like a plotline - through your education at Coastline and beyond.
Study grammar, punctuation, logic, critical thinking, fallacies, reading comprehension strategies, research methods, and essay structures. After completing the basics, Coastline has a wide variety of literature courses from which to choose.
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