Associate in Arts Degree with Emphasis in Literary Studies
The Associate in Arts degree with Emphasis in Literary Studies provides students with exposure to the subject areas identified as most central to the field of literary studies. The emphasis also focuses on the likely requirements of an English major at most Minnesota four-year colleges and universities.
To complete the Associate in Arts degree with Emphasis in Literary Studies, students must complete the requirements for the Associate in Arts in Liberal Education and the emphasis requirements as indicated below. Emphasis requirements may also be used to satisfy the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal requirements.
Required courses: (11 cr)
ENGL 2120 Shakespeare
ENGL 2150 American Literature 1
OR ENGL 2151 American Literature 2
ENGL 2160 British Writers 1
OR ENGL 2161 British Writers 2
Complete two elective courses:
Note: Any American and British literature courses taken beyond the three required courses above can count toward the two electives.
ENGL 1130 Literature of Diversity
ENGL 1140 Gender and Literature
ENGL 1150 Contemporary Literary Studies
ENGL 1186 Introduction to Poetry
ENGL 1187 Introduction to Drama
ENGL 1188 Introduction to Short Stories
ENGL 1189 Introduction to the Novel
Curriculum
English Literature courses offered:
ENGL 1000 Introduction to Literature
ENGL 1130 Literature of Diversity
ENGL 1140 Gender and Literature
ENGL 1150 Contemporary Literary Studies
ENGL 1160 Children's Literature
ENGL 1161 Young Adult Literature
ENGL 1186 Introduction to Poetry
ENGL 1187 Introduction to Drama
ENGL 1188 Introduction to Short Stories
ENGL 1189 Introduction to the Novel
ENGL 1900 Topics in Literature
ENGL 2120 Shakespeare
ENGL 2150 American Literature 1
ENGL 2151 American Literature 2
ENGL 2160 British Writers 1
ENGL 2161 British Writers 2
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Jeffrey Judge, Dean of Humanities
Dean's Assistant: Carmel Johnson
Dept Chair: Johan Christopherson
Mission Statement
The English Department believes the insights and skills gained through the study of writing and literature are essential to a liberal arts education, to success in the working world, and to effective communication in all career fields. This belief underlies the faculty's teaching, research and service.
The department offers a complete selection of lower division courses for a major in English and related areas such as rhetoric and composition, speech and communication, business, journalism, and other majors.
In addition, many students take English courses to develop personal skills, to enhance career opportunites, or to explore an interest in literature and writing.
