Art, Language, and Communication
English
The English Department offers classes addressing English skills at the basic, developmental, and transfer levels. We are committed to presenting engaging material that addresses the varied interests and needs of our students. We are focused on helping students achieve their transfer requirements and offering the necessary critical thinking and composition, and reading courses required by 4-year transfer institutions.
What You Will Learn
Studying English will give you skills in expression and critical thinking that can be applied in many aspects of your personal and professional life. Through reading and writing, you will develop an understanding and appreciation for worldwide cultures and diverse perspectives, learn how to evaluate information, and develop important foundational skills for life-long learning.
Recommended Course Sequence
- ENGL 267 – Basic Writing
- ENGL 201A – Preparation for Composition & Reading
- ENGL 201B – Preparation for Composition & Reading
- **ENGL 1A – Composition & Reading
- **ENGL 1B – Composition & Reading
- **ENGL 5 – Critical Thinking in Reading & Writing
What can I do with a degree in English?
Graduating with a B.A. in English at a four-year institution can potentially offer a lot of flexibility in terms of future careers. Professions for English majors include administration, management, teaching, editing, and publishing.
Degrees & Certificates
Contact Information
Juanita Alexander
jalexander@peralta.edu
Christopher Blood
cblood@peralta.edu
Darlene Elasigue
delasigue@peralta.edu
Jennifer Fowler
jfowler@peralta.edu
Michelle Hansen Little
mhansen@peralta.edu
Maurice Jones
majones@peralta.edu
Patricia Nelson
pnelson@peralta.edu
Keenan Norris
knorris@peralta.edu
Peter J. Pappas
pjpappas@peralta.edu
Jay Rubin
jrubin@peralta.edu
Wanda Sabir
wsabir@peralta.edu
Teya Schaffer
tschaffer@peralta.edu
Stefanie A. Ulrey
sulrey@peralta.edu
Sandra Vaughn
svaughn@peralta.edu