UC Merced Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC Merced lists for Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis transfers starts with ENG 010, ENG 050 and ENG 051; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis

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    Major Requirements

    UC Merced Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis Major Preparation

    The courses UC Merced lists as Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Major preparation courses required for transfer

    Complete 2 of these

    • UC-Transferable Courses in English, Literature or English Literature

    Lower division major requirements

    Required

    • ENG 010 Foundations of Literary Studies

    Complete 1 of these

    • ENG 050 Readings in Close Reading
    • ENG 051 The Bible as Literature
    • ENG 052 Politics and Prose of the Nobel Prize in Literature
    • ENG 054 Introduction to the American Novel
    • ENG 055 Introduction to the Short Story
    • ENG 056 Introduction to World Drama
    • ENG 057 Introduction to Poetry
    • ENG 058 Literature of the Natural Environment
    • ENG 059 Apocalyptic Literature
    • ENG 060 Science Fiction & Climate Disaster
    • ENG 061 Native American Memoir
    • ENG 062 Literature and Gender
    • ENG 063 20th Century Women Writers
    • ENG 064 LGBT Fiction
    • ENG 065 Literary Comedy
    • ENG 066 Literary Romance
    • ENG 067 Environmental Justice in Beast Fables
    • ENG 071 Literature of Illness and Disability
    • ENG 089 Introduction to Nahuatl Literature, Language and Culture
    • ENG 090 Topics in Literature

    Complete 1 of these

    • ENG 011 Introduction to World Literature in English
    • ENG 012 Introduction to Drama, Theatre, and Performance
    • ENG 018 Crime and Horror in Victorian Literature and Culture
    • ENG 019 Animals and Literature
    • ENG 020 Introduction to Shakespeare
    • ENG 022 Love and its Languages
    • ENG 030 Children’s Literature
    • ENG 031 Black Literatures, Black Lives
    • ENG 032 Introduction to Chicano/a Culture & Experiences
    • ENG 033 Literature and Sexuality
    • ENG 034 Literatures of Asian America
    • ENG 049 Introductory Topics in Literature
    • ENG 050 Readings in Close Reading
    • ENG 051 The Bible as Literature
    • ENG 052 Politics and Prose of the Nobel Prize in Literature
    • ENG 054 Introduction to the American Novel
    • ENG 055 Introduction to the Short Story
    • ENG 056 Introduction to World Drama
    • ENG 057 Introduction to Poetry
    • ENG 058 Literature of the Natural Environment
    • ENG 059 Apocalyptic Literature
    • ENG 060 Science Fiction & Climate Disaster
    • ENG 061 Native American Memoir
    • ENG 062 Literature and Gender
    • ENG 063 20th Century Women Writers
    • ENG 064 LGBT Fiction
    • ENG 065 Literary Comedy
    • ENG 066 Literary Romance
    • ENG 067 Environmental Justice in Beast Fables
    • ENG 071 Literature of Illness and Disability
    • ENG 089 Introduction to Nahuatl Literature, Language and Culture
    • ENG 090 Topics in Literature
    • WRI 025 Introduction to Creative Writing
    • GASP 041A Performative Storytelling

    Lower division emphasis requirements

    Complete 1 of these

    • ENG 001 Introduction to Environmental Communications
    • ENG 019 Animals and Literature
    • ENG 058 Literature of the Natural Environment
    • ENG 059 Apocalyptic Literature
    • ENG 060 Science Fiction & Climate Disaster
    • ENG 067 Environmental Justice in Beast Fables

    English composition

    Required

    • WRI 001 Academic Writing

    Second course in english composition

    Required

    • WRI 010 College Reading and Composition

    FAQ

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    Does UC Merced have a Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC Merced offers Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis?

    UC Merced's Literatures in English, Literature and the Environment Emphasis major preparation includes ENG 010, ENG 050, ENG 051, ENG 052, ENG 054 and ENG 055, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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