English
Program Description
The Communications Division prepares students to write and think critically to meet the growing demands of the communications age. Students planning to enter into the field of communications can complete their first two years of education at Arizona Western College. An Associate in Arts degree in English will prepare students for transfer and success in their upper division courses at the university level.
The English Department seeks to prepare students for the rigorous demands of active personal, academic, professional, and civic engagement in the 21st century by developing essential writing and critical-thinking skills and by fostering an appreciation for the humanistic truths of literature.
Courses allow students the freedom to create an individual curriculum to explore their particular educational interests. A major in English provides an excellent background for a profession in education, writing, journalism, linguistics, law, business, film studies, or library science. An advisor from the English department will help each student with their program design. However, it is the responsibility of the student to check with the four-year college/university they plan to attend regarding specific program requirements.
Courses are also offered in the subjects of: Honors (HON), Journalism (JRN), Reading (RDG), and Speech Communication (SPC).
Graduates of these programs will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in written composition
- Compose in multiple genres
- Demonstrate knowledge of the rhetorical contexts and strategies of writing
- Develop an informed appreciation of literature
- Hone critical reading and thinking skills
- Develop proficiency in literary analysis within a writing-intensive environment
Degree(s) / Certificates(s)
| Title | Local Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| English - A.A. Transfer Degree | - |
Career Outlook
Successful completion of this program can open doors to various employment opportunities, many of which require further higher education at the university level. Below are examples of related occupations and their annual mean wages in Arizona, based on career and wage data from Pipeline AZ, which utilizes government sources for its reports and forecasts.
Description
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Duties/Tasks
- Teach writing or communication classes.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
- Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Salary Information (AZ)
$66,630
$48,390
$63,670
$97,450
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Typical Education Level
Doctoral Degree
Contact Information
Department Contact(s)
Liberal Arts & Education
Hours of Operation
- Normal Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Huggins, PhD | Professor of English - South Yuma County | (928) 314-9533 | paul.huggins@azwestern.edu |
| Sarah Snyder, PhD | Professor of English/Writing Program Administrator, Writing Specialist | 928-344-7639 | Sarah.Snyder@azwestern.edu |
| James Nichols | Professor of English / Writing Center Coordinator | (928) 314-9569 | Clayton.Nichols@azwestern.edu |
| Eric Lee, PhD | Professor of English | (928) 344-7738 | Eric.Lee@azwestern.edu |