Whether you dream of working with words for a living, or merely want to sharpen your communication skills, Delta College's English program is ready to help.
The English Department prepares you to meet the literacy challenges of the 21st Century. We nurture the reading, writing, and critical thinking abilities of our geographically large and demographically diverse communities.
Specific course sequences will assist you in achieving your educational goals. The English 78 and 87 series enables basic skills learners to acquire language proficiency guaranteeing their participation in the economic and civic life of our valley. The English 79 and English C1000 series trains certificate and Associate Degree candidates in the literacy skills demanded by the professions they are entering. The department's English C1000, 1B, and C1001 courses along with literature courses will prepare you for successful transfer to a four-year institution.
If you're an aspiring writer, studying Creative Writing at Delta gives you space to experiment, improve your craft, and find your unique voice.
- Cultural Awareness
- Literary Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Genre Application
- Collaborative Skills
- Research Proficiency
- Intellectual Curiosity
Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying English
Artistic Creativity Performance Writing Communication Public speakingEnglish C1000 (1st Semester Composition Option A)
English C1000 (formerly English 1A) is a transfer-level composition class comparable to freshman English courses in colleges and universities across the United States. This course emphasizes college-level reading and writing skills, including the skills needed to write a documented research essay. Taking English C1000 during your first semester in college or in high school is highly recommended.
- for students who feel prepared
