Northeast Lakeview College Schedule/Catalog 2011-2012 [Archived Catalog]
Associate of Arts, concentration in English
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Return to: Degree Plans - Academic This in an Associate of Arts with a concentration in English degree plan. Many occupations today require people who can write and speak well. Undergraduates of English are especially valued because of their communication skills and their knowledge of the language. Employers recognize this fact, making an English major a valuable asset in any job search.
The skills that an individual who graduates with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in English will possess include:
Ability to organize thoughts, ideas, and materials
Ability to analyze texts and interpret their meaning
Ability to argue positions effectively
Ability to analyze the written word
Ability to write in an articulate manner
Ability to research and explain the results
Working knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
Ability to be a creative thinker
Ability to critically observe the world around them
Possible jobs for those who have an Associate of Arts with a concentration in English:
Consumer researcher
Customer service representative
Editor/ editorial assistant
Educational sales representative
Film researcher
Information abstractor/indexer
Journalist (newspaper/magazine/broadcast)
Manuscript reader
Media planner
Proofreader/Tutor
Public relations/information specialist
Radio/television researcher
Special events coordinator
Technical writer |