Program Overview

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Language & Literature Pre-Major

Summary

Prepare for a major in Language and Literature by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree.

The study of English language and literature helps students to develop a deeper understanding of individuals, cultures and societies. Through multiple genres, such as poetry, short stories, essays and novels, students study English language and literature from different historical time periods and places around the globe to develop a broad understanding of literary styles and traditions. English programs teach critical thinking, reading and writing skills to communicate creatively and effectively for a variety of purposes.

The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.

Completion Award

• Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement

Length of Study

• 90 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

1. Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
2. Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
3. Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
4. Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
5. Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

General Education - 20 Credits

Courses used in General Education (Gen Ed) Core may not be used for distribution.

Communication (10 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Reasoning/Research/Writing

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following courses: CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220, HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270.

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Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following classes:

MATH& 107, MATH 111, MATH& 141, MATH& 142, MATH& 146, MATH& 148, MATH& 151, MATH& 152, MATH& 163, MATH 207, MATH 208, MATH 211, MATH& 264, PHIL& 120

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Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

Humanities (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Art and Drama) in Humanities. Maximum of 5 credits allowed in Performance/Skills courses. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. Recommended: ENGL& 111, ENGL& 112, ENGL& 113, ENGL 154, ENGL 200, ENGL 207, ENGL& 220, ENGL& 226, ENGL& 227, ENGL& 228, ENGL 229, ENGL& 230 ENGL& 244, ENGL& 245, ENGL& 246, ENGL 247, ENGL 248, ENGL 257, ENGL 271, ENGL 272, ENGL 276, ENGL 281, ENGL 282, ENGL 287, ENGL 288, ENGL 289, HUM 111, HUM 112, HUM 113, Art HIstory, Communication, Drama, Philosophy, and Music courses; World Language if required for university admission or graduation.

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Natural Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g.Biology and Physics) in Natural Sciences. At least 10 credits required in Physical, Earth, and/or Biological Sciences, including at least 5 credits of lab science. Maximum 5 credits from Other Science courses.

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Social Sciences (15 Credits)

Select from at least two different disciplines (e.g., Psychology and History) in Social Sciences. Recommended: Anthropology, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science, and Psychology courses.

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General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Recommended: ENGL& 111, ENGL& 112, ENGL& 113, ENGL 154, ENGL 200, ENGL 207, ENGL& 220, ENGL& 226, ENGL& 227, ENGL& 228, ENGL 229, ENGL& 230 ENGL& 244, ENGL& 245, ENGL& 246, ENGL 247, ENGL 248, ENGL 257, ENGL 271, ENGL 272, ENGL 276, ENGL 281, ENGL 282, ENGL 287, ENGL 288, ENGL 289, HUM 111, HUM 112, HUM 113, Art HIstory, Communication, Drama, Philosophy, and Music courses; World Language if required for university admission or graduation.

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Careers & Opportunities

From understanding human relationships to communication, interpretation, research, analysis and synthesis, the study of English language and literature gives students a broad range of knowledge and skills that transfer into multiple career fields. Example careers include: journalism, teaching, freelance writing, editing, web-design and web editing, advertising, publishing, sales, marketing, public relations, media relations, business and industry. Potential employers include: magazines, newspapers, publishing companies, broadcast media companies (television, radio and film industry), social media sites, online commerce, government agencies, public and private schools, colleges and universities, libraries, museums, non-profit organizations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, businesses and corporations.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only ---|---|---|---|--- 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.