海角社区

BA: English, Creative Writing 2022-2023

English is the language of global communication, and it's much more than that. By studying English at 海角社区 (海角社区CI), you'll explore literature and writing through innovative, interdisciplinary courses that shape your mind and abilities to help you find your way in the world. You'll graduate as an insightful reader, an adept researcher, and an agile writer, ready to continue your studies at a graduate or professional school or to launch your career.

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL/ UDGE330Interdisciplinary Writing3Triple counts as Major, UDGE C, and GWARMajor, GE & GWARUDGE C
    ENGL349Perspectives on Multicultural Literature3Also fulfills the Multicultural Perspectives Requirement.MajorMP
    ENGL362, or

    461, or

    462, or

    463, or

    464, or

    466    		ENGL 362: Writing in Action, or
    ENGL 461: Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462: Poetry Writing, or
    ENGL 463: Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464: Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466: Screen Writing    		3Creative Writing Option Course
    Complete 9 units from at least two genres
    		Major
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275 or CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective. Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Check-in with the Advising Center, Graduate Studies Center, and Career Development Services
    • Consider leadership in a campus club

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL

    325, or

    326, or

    327

    		ENGL 325: Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326: Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327: Major American Authors    		3Course 1 of two courses required from the listMajor
    ENGL360Literary Theory3Major
    ENGL362, or

    461, or

    462, or

    463, or

    464, or

    466

    ENGL 362: Writing in Action, or
    ENGL 461: Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462: Poetry Writing, or
    ENGL 463: Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464: Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466: Screen Writing

    		3Creative Writing Option Course
    Complete 9 units from at least two genres    		GE
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
    		3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGE听UDGE B
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.Language

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    Milestones

    • Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
    • Talk to your faculty about grad school options
    • Consider an on-campus job, such as a peer mentor

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL315Introduction to Language, Structure, and Linguistics3Major
    ENGL410Shakespeare's Plays3Major
    ENGL362, or

    461, or

    462, or

    463, or

    464, or

    466    		ENGL 362: Writing in Action, or
    ENGL 461: Fiction Writing, or
    ENGL 462: Poetry Writing, or
    ENGL 463: Writing for the Stage, or
    ENGL 464: Creative Non-Fiction, or
    ENGL 466: Screen Writing    		3Creative Writing Option Course
    Complete 9 units from at least two genres    		Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE D
    POLS听150American Political Institutions3If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective. OtherAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Go to an English portfolio information session
    • Submit your Capstone portfolio
    • Meet with Academic Advising Center for Grad Check and apply for graduation
    • Apply for graduate school, if applicable
    • Attend Capstone presentations
    • Attend Grad Fair

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ENGL499Capstone Project/Senior Seminar3Major
    ENGL

    325, or

    326, or


    327

    		ENGL 325: Major Non-Western Authors, or
    ENGL 326: Major British & European Authors, or
    ENGL 327: Major American Authors    		3Course 2 of two courses required from the listMajor
    ENGL465Creative Writing Project3Creative Writing Option CourseMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Visit the Job Fair
    • Invest time in your Capstone project
    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Join your professional org. @ student rate
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