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I. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LITERARY STUDIES

Description

This is a programme for students who are interested in and enjoy English Literature. It also requires focusing on Hispanic culture and language so there are a few Spanish courses included in this programme. The literary studies graduate should be able to transfer to any Bachelor’s programme in English Literature, Law or any programme which requires a broad literary base. If you enjoy reading and languages, then this programme is for you.

Programme Objectives

Programme Objectives for the Associate of Arts in Literary Studies:

On completion of this programme students should:

  1. have developed a base for future intellectual growth;

  2. have developed creative and intellectual curiosity;

  3. have cultivated ethical values;

  4. have a better understanding of themselves and others;

  5. be able to read critically and analytically and make sound judgments;

  6. be able to appreciate their own and other cultures;

  7. be able to communicate effectively in various modes with diverse audiences;

  8. be able to recognise elements of Form/Structure, and Content as a base for critical thinking, writing and assessment of subject readings across genres.

Programme Length

For full-time students, this programme should last five semesters.

Programme Requirements

cOURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDIT HOURS

ENG 101

College Composition I

3 Credits

ENG 102

College Composition II

3 Credits

ENG 201

Caribbean Literature

3 Credits

ENG 205

Introduction to Creative Writing

3 Credits

ENG 211

English Literature I

3 Credits

ENG 212

English Literature II

3 Credits

HIS 121

Survey of Caribbean History

3 Credits

HIS 131

Modern World History

3 Credits

MAT 105

College Algebra

3 Credits

MAT 111

Introduction to Statistics

3 Credits

SPA 101

Introduction to Spanish I

4 Credits

SPA 102

Introduction to Spanish II

4 Credits

SPA 215

Spanish Language and Culture

3 Credits

SPA 251

Spanish Literature I

3 Credits

SCIENCES

12 CREDITS

SOCIAL SCIENCES

12 CREDITS

ELECTIVES

12 CREDITS

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

69 CREDITS

The following sequence is suggested for all full-time AAS (Business Administration) students. If this recommended sequence is not followed, the student is not guaranteed to graduate on time.

FALL I

SPRING I

SUMMER I

FALL II

SPRING II

ENG 101

ENG 102

Elective 1

ENG 201

ENG 211

MAT 111

MAT 105

SPA 215

ENG 205

ENG 212

SPA 101

SPA 102

HIS 121

HIS 131

Science 1

Science 2

Elective 2

SPA 251

Social Science 1

Social Science 2

Elective 3

Elective 4