English: Great Books, Certificate of Achievement
Those who complete the MPC Great Books Program receive a Certificate of Achievement recognizing them as a “Great Books Scholar.” This designation aids in transfer and scholarship applications, enhances resumes for future employers, and signifies verbal fluency and cultural literacy.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Express, orally and through cogent writing, a thorough knowledge and understanding of Great Books concepts, traditions of inquiry, and critiques.
- Provide evidence of a thorough, comprehensive knowledge of particular literary, historical, and philosophical works and their presentation of perennial, enduring questions.
- Consider ideas syntopically and discuss the products of the Western literary and cultural tradition as an ongoing Great Conversation.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ENGL 5 | Introduction to Great Books | 3 |
| Select at least 13 units from the following: | 13 | |
| Understanding Art | ||
| Literature by and About Women | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare | ||
| Great Books Seminar I | ||
| Great Books Seminar II | ||
| Great Books Seminar III | ||
| Survey of American Literature I | ||
| Survey of American Literature II | ||
| Survey of World Literature I | ||
| Survey of World Literature II | ||
| Survey of British Literature I | ||
| Survey of British Literature II | ||
| Introduction to the Novel | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Exploration of Values in Living | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Total Units | 16 | |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL 5 | Introduction to Great Books | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| Understanding Art or Literature by and About Women or Literature by and About Women or Introduction to Shakespeare or Great Books Seminar I or Great Books Seminar II or Great Books Seminar III or Survey of American Literature I or Survey of American Literature II or Survey of World Literature I or Survey of World Literature II or Survey of British Literature I or Survey of British Literature II or Introduction to the Novel or Western Civilization I or Exploration of Values in Living or Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select 7 units from the following: | 7 | |
| Understanding Art or Literature by and About Women or Literature by and About Women or Introduction to Shakespeare or Great Books Seminar I or Great Books Seminar II or Great Books Seminar III or Survey of American Literature I or Survey of American Literature II or Survey of World Literature I or Survey of World Literature II or Survey of British Literature I or Survey of British Literature II or Introduction to the Novel or Western Civilization I or Exploration of Values in Living or Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Units | 7 | |
| Total Units | 16 | |