English (Literature Specialization), B.A. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English (Literature Specialization) by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 42 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
To find English (Literature Specialization), B.A. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Academic Advising Information

University of Nevada, Reno
College of Liberal Arts Student Center (transfer advising)
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising
Lincoln Hall 314

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (14 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
Mathematics (3 units)
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Social Science (3 units)
General Elective (1 unit)

Associate’s Second Semester (16-17 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
Science (3-4 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
Fine Arts (3 units)
Elective (3 units); also satisfies UNR College Breadth Requirement. ***

Associate’s Third Semester (15-16 units)

Humanities (3 units)
ENV 101: Introduction to Environmental Science (3 units) (Fulfills Science, Technology & Society at UNR) *
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)
ENG 298 - Writing About Literature (3 units) *
ENG 282 - Intro to Language & Literary Expression (3 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units)
Elective (3 units); also satisfies UNR College Breadth Requirement. ***
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
Electives (6 units) -100-200 level course for UNR Minor ****

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism (3 units)
ENG 311 - Transatlantic Survey I (3 units)
400 Level ENG (3 units)
Minor (3 units) ****
ENG 427A - Women and Literature (3 units) CO10, CO13 OR
ENG 486A - Studies in Postcolonial Literature and Theory (3 units) CO10, CO11 OR
ENG 492C - Language and Culture (3 units) CO10, CO13 OR
ENG 495C - African American Literature (3 units) CO10

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

ENG 312 - Transatlantic Survey II (3 units)
400 Level ENG (3 units)
Minor (3 units) ****
300-400 Level Minor (3 units) ****
Global Context (3 units) CO11 Recommended: ENG 486A - Studies in Postcolonial Literature and Theory (3 units) CO10, CO11

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

English (Linguistics) (3 units)
400 Level ENG Elective (6 units)
Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13
Ethics (3 units) CO12
300-400 Level Minor (3 units) ****

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

ENG 499B - Senior Research Project in Literature (3 units) CO14
400 Level ENG Elective (6 units)
300-400 Level Minor (3 units) ****
General Elective (3 units)

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** Students must complete the course at UNR.
*** For information about the College Breadth Requirement, please go to the College of Liberal Arts page in the catalog.
**** For information about the Minor, please go to the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.