Literature & Writing
Literature or interdisciplinary writing, for transfer into English and related degrees.
Associate of Arts – Specialization in Literature
- Length
- 2 years
- Total credits
- 90
- Type
- University transfer
About this degree
The Literature Specialization provides a solid introduction to the concepts, terminology, interpretation and analysis of literature. This specialization prepares students for successful transfer to a four-year college at the junior level in English, American Studies, or Literature.
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Literature Specialization Requirements (25 credits)
ENGL&244American Literature I5 cr
ENGL&220Introduction to Shakespeare5 crENGL&226British Literature I5 crENGL&227British Literature II5 crENGL234Introduction to Mythology and Folk Stories5 crENGL242Contemporary Non-Western Literature5 crENGL&245American Literature II5 crENGL&246American Literature III5 crENGL261The Bible as Literature5 crENGL262Children's and Young Adult Literature 5 crENGL271Contemporary American Fiction5 crENGL280Literatures of Diversity5 crHUM130Introduction to Film5 cr
College Success (5 credits)
COL101College 1015 cr
Distribution Requirements (60 credits)
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
ENGL&244American Literature I5 cr
ENGL&220Introduction to Shakespeare5 crENGL&226British Literature I5 crENGL&227British Literature II5 crENGL234Introduction to Mythology and Folk Stories5 crENGL242Contemporary Non-Western Literature5 crENGL&245American Literature II5 crENGL&246American Literature III5 crENGL261The Bible as Literature5 crENGL262Children's and Young Adult Literature 5 crENGL271Contemporary American Fiction5 crENGL280Literatures of Diversity5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
15 credits from TCC's approved course list
10 credits from TCC's approved course list
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Electives (25 credits)
ENGL&220Introduction to Shakespeare5 crENGL&226British Literature I5 crENGL&227British Literature II5 crENGL234Introduction to Mythology and Folk Stories5 crENGL242Contemporary Non-Western Literature5 crENGL&245American Literature II5 crENGL&246American Literature III5 crENGL261The Bible as Literature5 crENGL262Children's and Young Adult Literature 5 crENGL271Contemporary American Fiction5 crENGL280Literatures of Diversity5 crHUM130Introduction to Film5 cr
Earn at least 10 credits.
Multicultural Course (5 credits)
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
