English

Associate in Art

Modes of Instruction

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The English Department's mission is to help students develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Kaskaskia College offers a range of composition classes, creative writing classes, and literature classes, including classes on J.R.R. Tolkien, Shakespeare, Native American Literature, and Classical Mythology.

Courses

ENGL 099: Writing Effective Sentences and Paragraphs

ENGL 100: Introduction to College Composition

ENGL 101: English Composition I

ENGL 102: English Composition II

ENGL 178: Creative Writing

LITO 103: Introduction to Literature

LITO 105: Introduction to Poetry

LITO 110: Classical Mythology

LITO 115: Film Appreciation

LITO 117: Film and Literature

LITO 202: English Literature

LITO 205: American Literature

LITO 206: Tolkien

LITO 210: Shakespeare

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Program Details

Suggested Transfer Curriculum

First Semester
ENGL-101	English Composition	3.00
LITO-103	Introduction to Literature	3.00
LITO-201	British Literature Survey, Part 1	3.00
GUID-109	First Year College Experience	1.00
	**See Below (3-6 credit hours)	3.00
		13.00

Second Semester
ENGL-102	English Composition	3.00
LITO-202	British Literature Survey, Part 2	3.00
PSYH-101	Psychology	3.00
DRMA-111	Theatre Appreciation	3.00
	** See Below (6-9 credit hours)	6.00
		18.00

Third Semester
LITO-203	Native American Literature	3.00
LITO-204	American Literature	3.00
LITO-115	Film Appreciation	3.00
PHLE-120	Ethics	3.00
	** See Below (3-6 credit hours)	3.00
		15.00

Fourth Semester
COMM-103	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3.00
LITO-205	American Literature	3.00
LITO-210	Shakespeare	3.00
LITO-110	Classical Mythology	3.00
	** See Below (6-9 credit hours)	6.00
		18.00

**Students must take at least one math course (130 or any other AA approved math course); one physical science course and one life science course (and one of these must include a lab); at least two additional social and behavioral science courses; and at least three health and personal development courses. Please see the degree sheet for specific courses. Associate in Arts: English Emphasis English Emphasis: Courses listed in the sample schedule are suggestions; check with the college or university that you are transferring to for the best options. Important Note: Most university English departments require Foreign Language. A Baccalaureate degree in English is not the same as a degree in Education with an emphasis in English. If you think you want to teach English in high school, then you need to major in Education and work with counselors in the Education program.

**Students must take at least one math course (130 or any other AA approved math course); one physical science course and one life science course; and one of these must include a lab; at least two additional social and behavioral science courses; and at least three health and personal development courses. Please see the degree sheet for specific courses.