English - Creative Writing, AA

Students majoring in English at the lower division level concentrate on learning how to interpret literature critically and imaginatively, and how to write prose that is clear, exact, and expressive. Thus the major is appropriate for students who desire or require the ability to be closely attentive to language and to its ramifications. Students anticipating careers in law, education, communications, governmental affairs, and business may find the English major especially helpful. The wide versatility of the English major makes it generally appropriate for students whose career inclinations may be uncertain or indefinite, since the abilities one masters as an English major may be applied to a wide range of contexts and circumstances. The major is also designed for students intending upper division study in literature, criticism, or related fields. English majors at Irvine Valley College may elect an emphasis either in literature or in creative writing. In both cases, students should complete both Writing 1 and Writing 2 in fulfillment of language and rationality requirements within the general education package. The faculty recommends that English majors do not select a literature course to meet the humanities requirement for general education, but explore related subjects in the humanities that may be of interest to them.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in essential, course-appropriate skills in reading, research, critical and creative problem solving, speaking, and writing in order to produce, within a literary genre, original work that demonstrates an understanding of both the writing process and the stylistic craft choices of the genre.

Complete the following courses:

WR 2 COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING 4 Units
OR
WR 2H COLLEGE WRITING 2: CRITICAL THINKING, WRITING HONORS 4 Units
WR 10 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING 3 Units
LIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE 3 Units

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

WR 11 WRITING SHORT FICTION 3 Units
WR 13 WRITING POETRY 3 Units
WR 14 INTERMEDIATE POETRY WRITING 3 Units
WR 15 INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FOR FILM/TV 3 Units
WR 16 WRITING CREATIVE NONFICTION 3 Units

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

LIT 16 SURVEY IN CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE NONFICTION 3 Units
LIT 30 INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL 3 Units
LIT 31 INTRODUCTION TO SHORT FICTION 3 Units
LIT 32 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY 3 Units
LIT 33 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA 3 Units

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

LIT 20 SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE TO 1776 3 Units
LIT 21 BRITISH LITERATURE FROM BLAKE TO THE PRESENT 3 Units
LIT 22 AMERICAN LITERATURE THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR 3 Units
LIT 23 AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE THE CIVIL WAR 3 Units
LIT 43 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE 3 Units

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

LIT 7 SURVEY OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 3 Units
LIT 24 CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE 3 Units
LIT 45 WOMEN IN LITERATURE 3 Units
LIT 46 ETHNICITY IN LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES 3 Units
LIT 48 FILM AND LITERATURE 3 Units
LIT 49 POPULAR LITERATURE 3 Units

Total Units Required: 22

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transferring at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Catalog and Student Handbook

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English - Creative Writing, AA

Complete the following courses:

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

Complete 3 units from the following courses:

Total Units Required: 22

To earn the associate degree:

To transfer: