English Concentration
The English language as a discipline is structured around concepts of rhetoric and grammar as they are used to express creative thought orally and in writing. Knowledge in these areas is generated by a study of current and historical rules of rhetoric, grammar and of current and historical works of literature. The term "creative thought" includes poetry, theater, narration and exposition in both oral and written form.
This concentration is aligned to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements for a Supplementary Authorization in English that can be added to your future credential. See a concentration advisor for more information.
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English Concentration Students Will:
- Choose 4 courses - 14 units required.
- Check for pre-requisites before enrolling.
*Students are encouraged to align their concentration to a minor/ ISMA in English.
Required Courses:
| Course | Term Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3311 - Writing with Style | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD 3 GE & GWR |
| ENGL 3392 - Reading Instruction for the Teaching of Young Adult Literature | SP | 4 | 20 Hours of in School Observation Required |
| -----AND----- | |||
| ENGL 3393 - Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing | F | 4 | Fulfills GWR |
| ------OR------ | |||
| ENGL 4424 - Teaching English Language Arts in Secondary Schools | F | 4 | |
Select any one of the following courses:
Total Units: 3
American Literature:
| Course | Term Typically Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3340 - Intermediate U.S. Literature: Beginnings to 1865 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3, GWR & USCP |
| ENGL 3341 - U.S. Literature: 1865 to 1914 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3342 - U.S. Literature: 1914 to 1956 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3, GWR & USCP |
| ENGL 3343 - U.S. Literature: 1956 to Present | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3, GWR & USCP |
| ENGL 3345 - Women Writers of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3, GWR & USCP |
| ENGL 3346 - Multiethnic Literature of the U.S. | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & USCP |
| ENGL 3347 - African American Literature | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & USCP |
------OR------
British Literature:
| Course | Term Typically Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3330 - British Literature: Beginnings to 1485 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3331 - British Literature: 1485 to 1660 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3332 - British Literature: 1660 to 1798 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3333 - British Literature: 1798 to 1832 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3334 - British Literature: 1832 to 1914 | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3335 - British Literature: 1914 to Present | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3339 - Introduction to Shakespeare | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
------OR------
Modern English:
| Course | Term Typically Offered | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3350 - The Modern Novel | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
| ENGL 3351 - Modern Poetry | F, SP | 3 | Fulfills UD GE 3 & GWR |
