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Dec 17, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English Emphasis, Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA
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Overview
The English program includes pre-college level courses designed to help students develop skills for succeeding in college-level composition courses. The composition courses (ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , ENGL 103 , ENGL 235 ) are designed to prepare students for careers and transfer to 4-year schools; they are regularly taught both as stand-alone classes and as Integrated Learning Communities with other disciplines. Courses in professional/technical communication and creative writing are regular offerings. Before enrolling in English classes ENGL 097 and above, students must take a placement test to determine the appropriate class to enroll in. Both pre-college and college-level reading courses are offered to improve students’ comprehension skills essential for any discipline. Some may be offered combined with other disciplines in Learning Communities.
Literature courses are offered as part of a comprehensive English program. Introductory and more advanced classes focus on the major genres, film, and World and American literature. Many literature courses are also offered through Integrated Learning Communities with other disciplines.
Sample Career Options
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Transfer and Degree Requirements
If you are considering a major in this emphasis by transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, our Sample Schedule is designed to provide you with faculty recommended courses to complete your Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA degree.
Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including:
- The quarter you begin
- How many classes/credits you can take in each quarter
- Your Math and English placement
- If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them to SVC, visit the Enrollment Services webpage
- The college you are interested in transferring to
- Other factors
To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with the institution you want to transfer to as well as an SVC Academic Advisor, who will work with you to create a personalized Educational Plan and schedule that takes these factors into account.
For detailed information regarding the requirements that must be met to complete this degree, please review the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement information and details here:
Sample Schedule Option
This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is to earn the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA with an interest in English. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an SVC advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan.
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