UC San Diego Literatures in English Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Literatures in English transfers starts with LTEN 21, LTEN 22 and LTEN 23; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
37 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD 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
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Literatures in English Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Literatures in English major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
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LTEN 21 Introduction to the Literature of the British Isles: Pre 1660
LTEN 22 Introduction to the Literature of the British Isles: 1660-1832
LTEN 23 Introduction to the Literature of the British Isles: 1832-Present
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LTEN 25 Introduction to the Literature of the United States, Beginnings to 1865
LTEN 26 Introduction to the Literature of the United States, 1865 to the Present
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LTEN 27 Introduction to African American Literature
LTEN 28 Introduction to Asian-American Literature
LTEN 29 Introduction to Chicano Literature
LTEN 31 Indigenous Literature
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LTLA 1 Beginning Latin
LTLA 2 Intermediate Latin I
LTLA 3 Intermediate Latin II
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LTGK 1 Beginning Greek
LTGK 2 Intermediate Greek I
LTGK 3 Intermediate Greek II
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LTFR 2A Intermediate French I
LTFR 2B Intermediate French II
LTFR 2C Intermediate French III: Composition and Cultural Topics
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LTGM 2A Intermediate German I
LTGM 2B Intermediate German II
LTGM 2C Intermediate German III
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LTIT 2A Intermediate Italian I
LTIT 2B Intermediate Italian II
LTIT 50 Advanced Italian
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LTSP 2A Intermediate Spanish I
LTSP 2B Intermediate Spanish II
LTSP 2C Intermediate Spanish III
LTSP 1F Spanish for Heritage Learners I
LTSP 2F Spanish for Heritage Learners II
LTSP 3F Spanish for Heritage Learners III
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JWSP 1 Beginning Hebrew
JWSP 2 Intermediate Hebrew
JWSP 3 Intermediate Hebrew, Continued
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LTRU 1A First-Year Russian
LTRU 1B First-Year Russian
LTRU 1C First-Year Russian
LTRU 2A Second-Year Russian
LTRU 2B Second-Year Russian
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LISL 1A American Sign Language Conversation and LISL 1AX Analysis of American Sign Language
LISL 1B American Sign Language Conversation and LISL 1BX Analysis of American Sign Language
LISL 1C American Sign Language Conversation and LISL 1CX Analysis of American Sign Language
LISL 1D American Sign Language Conversation and LISL 1DX Analysis of American Sign Language
LISL 1E Intermediate American Sign Language Conversation
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LTKO 1A Beginning Korean: First Year I
LTKO 1B Beginning Korean: First Year II
LTKO 1C Beginning Korean: First Year III
LTKO 2A Intermediate Korean: Second Year I
LTKO 2B Intermediate Korean: Second Year II
LTKO 2C Intermediate Korean: Second Year III
Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Literatures in English requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Literatures in English major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Literatures in English (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Literatures in English?
UC San Diego's Literatures in English major preparation includes LTEN 21, LTEN 22, LTEN 23, LTEN 25, LTEN 26 and LTEN 27, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Literatures in English?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).