英语文学学士-创意写作

讨论至少两种不同的当代创意体裁的基本惯例。在这些类型的作品中，制作具有出版质量的完整作品。认真阅读自己的作品，并采用修订策略将其改进为可发布的标准。在大学环境中批评他人的写作，并提出建设性的建议以将其提高到可发布的质量。在一类中产生可发布质量的重大项目。
The Bachelor of Arts in English provides a strong background in the study of English. The program stresses literary analysis, diversity, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills through a rigorous curriculum of literature, composition, language and linguistics, and communication studies. It is an excellent preparation for careers in teaching, media, advertising, writing, and publishing, for graduate or professional studies in English, communications, or law, and for advancement in any field in which communication skills are important. Students interested in creative writing may choose the Concentration in Creative Writing. Students interested in teaching English or Language Arts in middle or secondary schools should consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Arts in English with Single-Subject Matter Preparation and Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single-Subject Teaching Credential (CALIFORNIA)<br><br>Program Learning Outcomes Knowledgeably discuss the major writers, works, movements, and periods of the British and American literary traditions. Apply close reading skills to analyze literary and other texts. Critically examine the relevance of variables of human diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexuality to the understanding and cultural significance of literature. Apply relevant cultural and historical information in the analysis of literary texts. Critically evaluate the assumptions and implications of major critical approaches to literature. Analyze the significance of genre conventions to the meanings and effects of literary works. Explain and defend their own criteria for evaluating works of literature. Collaborate with others to develop more complicated interpretations or arguments. Compose sophisticated written arguments about works of literature, incorporating appropriate close reading, research, and writing skills.