English
About the Program
Welcome to the Department of English at 17³Ô¹Ï, where we read, write, and think critically about a variety of local, regional, national, and global texts and contexts. Through carefully designed courses of study, students are invited to engage with texts that reflect a range of cultural perspectives.
The English Department empowers students by facilitating their understanding and use of language and other media as we support their academic, career-related, and personal endeavors.
What you can do with a degree in English
- Writing & Editing
- Communications
- Education
- Content Strategy & Development
- Law
- Journalism
- Nonprofits
- Business Development
- And so much more!
Why Study English?
The English Major prepares students for a range of careers and disciplines. An English degree enhances students' critical reading, writing, and thinking skills and offers a breadth of cultural and historical knowledge through the study and creation of diverse texts.
Degree & Program Types
View list below for programs offered at 17³Ô¹Ï. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
17³Ô¹Ï offers two English degrees. The ADT prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions. Students who complete the ADT in English are ensured preferential transfer status to any California State University (CSU) as an English major.
For program requirements and full course listings, view .
Associate in Arts for Transfer |
Associate in Arts |
Winter 2025 Featured Courses in Literature and Creative Writing
In addition to our core English 1A, English 1B, and English 1C courses in a range of modalities, we are offering a selection of compelling literature courses, all offered entirely online asynchronous, and creative writing courses, usually offered online with a hybrid, asynchronous one weekly meeting in Zoom.
Please check current schedule of classes for days and times and any changes or cancellations.
LITERATURE
ENGL 7: Native American Literature
ENGL 10A: Literature & the Environment
ENGL 12A: All Power To The People: Literature Of The Black Panther Party
ENGL 45B and 45BH: Survey of American Literature II: 1865 To The Present
This course introduces students to multicultural American literature from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the present, focusing on the evolution of literary traditions, genres, cultural voices, and ecological landscapes within historical, philosophical, social, political, and aesthetic contexts. Special emphasis on the role of diverse writers in redefining the nature of American literature from the late 19th century through the 21st century. This course includes an Honor options as ENGL 45BH.
CREATIVE WRITING
Take a Creative Writing Course |
Want to write for The 17³Ô¹Ï Script? Take a Journalism course or join the Journalism Club. Learn more here! |
Questions?
Please Contact Me!
Amber La Piana and Ben Armerding, English Department Co-Chairs
Division Office Contacts
Valerie Fong, Division Dean Phone: 650.949.7135 Email: fongvalerie@fhda.edu |
Language Arts Division |