English Literature, One-Year General Certificate

Curriculum Code #4103

Effective May 2023

Division of Arts and Humanities

The study of English literature develops a student’s ability to think critically and communicate well. This certificate prepares the student for further academic work as an English major or for preparing to teach English in secondary education. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.

Plan of Study Grid
Preferred Sequence
First SemesterHours
ENGL 161 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I 3
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 1 1
Transfer Module Elective 2 3
Transfer Module Elective 2 3
Transfer Module Elective 2 3
 Hours13
Second Semester
Select one of the following: 3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II 3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II/SPECIAL TOPICS 3
COLLEGE COMPOSITION II WITH TECHNICAL TOPICS 3
Literature Elective 1 4 3
Literature Elective 1 4 3
Literature Elective 1 4 3
Literature Elective 2 5 3
Literature Elective 2 5 3
 Hours18
 Total Hours31
1

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

2

Select from transfer module courses.

3

Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

4

Select from ENGL 251, ENGL 252, ENGL 261G, ENGL 262G, ENGL 266G.

5

Select from ENGL 255G, ENGL 257G, ENGL 259G,ENGL 264, ENGL 267G, ENGL 269G.

Consult an advisor or future transfer institution for advice in selecting electives that will apply to a specific major upon transfer.

Program Contact(s):

William Hughes
440-366-7133
whughes@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyze multi-genre and multi-national texts through an application of diverse theories of literature.
  2. Articulate critical thinking and interpretation of literature both in written and oral expressions and within the context of culture, history, aesthetics, and philosophy.