Literature
Discover the great knowledge of the ages!
Many literature majors will say they chose their field of study because they loved to read. But the benefits of literature courses go beyond entertainment. By studying the major works of literature, you’ll gain insights into influential themes and ideas that stretch across history and cultures. This knowledge can enhance studies in other disciplines, including history, political science, philosophy, and psychology. Literature classes also examine the construction of fiction in order to understand the craft of writing stories, poetry, and plays. Accordingly, you can use literary studies to improve your own writing. These skills can transcend literary studies themselves and are a useful basis for a variety of careers.
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AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information.
Program Description
Literature classes at PPCC introduce students to some of the greatest authors of all time. Survey classes in American, British, and World literature provide a comprehensive overview of major authors and literary movements. Students also have the opportunity of taking more focused classes like Shakespeare, Ethnic Literature, and Celtic Literature. Literature classes at PPCC provide English majors with an excellent foundation for upper-level literary study, but they can also be a fun way to satisfy Arts and Humanities or elective requirements for other disciplines. Students who wish to obtain a bachelor's degree in English Literature can take a comprehensive array of literature classes at PPCC to prepare them for advanced literary study. Students in other disciplines can use many of these courses to fulfill requirements for their AA or AS degree.
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed.
If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it.
If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.
Employment Opportunities
Literature students become proficient in understanding complex texts, studying diverse cultures and time periods, and writing clearly about their insights. Accordingly, graduates have used degrees in literature to pursue careers in diverse fields such as education, writing, publishing, advertising, librarianship, law, and business.
Career Path Notes
All literature classes will transfer as part of the 60+60 Bachelor's Degree Transfer program. Additionally, these classes will fulfill the Arts and Humanities requirements for the AA and AS degree: LIT 115, LIT 201, LIT 202, LIT 211, LIT 212, LIT 221, LIT 222.
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Call the Division of Mathematics & Languages at 719-502-3500.
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
College-level reading and writing skills are crucial to your success in literature courses. Before beginning any literature course, your must have either taken English 121 or be currently enrolled in the class. Find Out What You Can Do With This Degree Contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232 www.ppcc.edu/Careers