This major requires a world language at the 211-level or higher for graduation. Language requirements may be completed after matriculation to NC State or prior to transfer by completing:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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Language 211 (required for graduation)
Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information.
Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.
| Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
|
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
|
English Composition
|
Required for Admission to Univ.
|
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
|
English Composition
|
Required for Admission to Univ.
|
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: History Survey II or MUS 110 or MUS 112
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civ II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
|
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
|
ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
any Social/Behavioral Science (excluding HIS.)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I or PHI 240: Ethics
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
PSY 150: General Psychology
OR
any Social/Behavioral Science (excluding HIS.)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
any Social/Behavioral Science (excluding HIS.)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
| Recommended NCCC Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Equivalent
|
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
2
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
11
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
TR ***: Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
Elective
|
The undergraduate major in English is built around an 18-hour core that includes one course from each of the following six categories: American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Film, Linguistics, and Rhetoric. In addition to the 18-hour core, students take 21 hours of course work in their concentration.
The Linguistics concentration (LIN) complements the skills learned in the English core classes by exposing students to scientific approaches to the study of language, communication, and culture. Students will take at least 18-hours in linguistics classes that will introduce them to quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and help develop problem solving and critical thinking skills that are sought after in today's marketplace. Students who complete this concentration may find employment in diverse fields such as market research, advertising, publishing, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, speech and language pathology, and more. Graduates may also be competitive for graduate programs in linguistics, communication, speech and language pathology, or law school.
Please visit the departmental website for additional information.
Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.