English
This dynamic program is designed to ignite your passion for literature and creative writing. With a wide range of courses in both traditional and online formats, you can explore storytelling, analysis, and self-expression at your own pace.
Top Benefits
- Improved Communication Skills – Enhance your ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both in writing and speaking, valuable in all professional and personal settings.
- Critical Thinking Development – Analyze and interpret diverse texts, honing your ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.
- Creative Expression – Explore and develop your creative voice through writing, allowing for personal growth and artistic expression.
- Career Readiness – Build transferable skills in writing, research, and analysis that are highly sought after in a variety of industries, from business to media.
Skills Gained
- Advanced Writing Skills: Develop the ability to write clearly, persuasively, and creatively for various purposes, from essays to professional communications.
- Critical Reading and Analysis: Learn to analyze texts deeply, identifying themes, structures, and nuances to better understand and interpret information.
- Research and Information Synthesis: Master research techniques and learn to effectively gather, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Effective Communication: Improve both written and verbal communication, ensuring you can express ideas confidently and effectively in diverse settings.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Enhance your ability to think outside the box and approach challenges from different angles, refining your problem-solving skills through engagement with writing and literature.
Degrees
English, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
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| ENG 001B - English Composition and Literature |
| ENG 005A - English Literature through the 18th Century (Offered every odd year) |
| ENG 007A - American Literature to 1865 (Offered every even year) |
| ENG 013 - Latina/o Literature |
| ENG 014 - Queer Literature |
| ENG 015 - Introduction to Film Analysis |
| ENG 043 - Classical Mythology |
| ENG 054 - Critical College Reading and Thinking |
| ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL C1000E - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing |
| ENGL 0025 - Literature of Protest |
| ENG 001B - English Composition and Literature |
| ENG 005A - English Literature through the 18th Century |
| ENG 005B - English Literature from the 19th Century to Present (Offered every even year) |
| ENG 007A - American Literature to 1865 |
| ENG 007B - American Literature 1865 to Present (Offered every odd year) |
| ENG 011 - African American Literature |
| ENG 013 - Latina/o Literature |
| ENG 048 - Introduction to Shakespeare (Offered every odd year) |
| ENG 054 - Critical College Reading and Thinking |
| ENG 070 - Creative Writing |
| ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL C1000E - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing |
| ENGL 0025 - Literature of Protest |
| ENG 001B - English Composition and Literature |
| ENG 006B - Survey of World Literature |
| ENG 013 - Latina/o Literature |
| ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL C1000E - Academic Reading and Writing |
| ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing |
The schedules reflect the planned offerings by the department. Note that occasionally,
courses may not be scheduled or may be cancelled due to extenuating circumstances.
If this occurs, you may reach out to the department for further information.
Career Opportunities
The Mission Review!
The Mission Review is a journal dedicated to showcasing the literary, artistic, and creative works of Mission College students. Our mission is to highlight the diverse creative voices within our community. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just beginning your creative journey. The Mission Review offers a space to share your work. We celebrate literature, art, community, and diversity and we look forward to featuring your submissions.
We welcome a wide range of submissions, including short stories, poetry, memoirs,
essays, social commentary, and reviews of books, films, plays, or performances. We
also accept visual art in various forms such as drawings, paintings, and digital art.
When submitting, include your work, your contact information, and a brief third-person
biography (100–150 words).
The Mission Review! features student voices only. Please refrain from essays, stories,
poems, reviews, and/or excerpts generated from Artificial Intelligence. Images/artwork
that used Artificial Intelligence at any stage of creation can be submitted as Digital
Art.
Contact Us
Dean, Creative Arts and Communication
(408) 855-5247
Margaret Juncker
Department Chair
(408) 855-5229
Mary Garcia
Instructor
(408) 855-5403
Javier Huerta
Instructor
(408) 855-5327
Donnelle McGee
Instructor
(408) 855-5042
Erica Morton-Starner
Instructor
(408) 855-5209
Monica Sain
Instructor
(408) 855-5503
Ted Shank
Instructor
(408) 855-5300
Aram Shepherd
Instructor
(408) 855-5338
Sarah Sullivan
Instructor
(408) 855-5050
Christine Tuatoo
Instructor
(408) 855-5234
Andy Varbel
Instructor
(408) 855-5301
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