English, Communication, and Literature Department

The Aims English Department offers skill-building writing instruction in analysis, persuasion, argument, research, documentation, and more. Classes include composition, creative writing, and technical writing. These courses will help prepare you for writing challenges you may face in other courses, in your personal life, and in the workplace.

The Department provides oversight and curriculum development for the following subject areas:

• English, including the English associate degree program
• Communication
• Literature

Communication courses at Aims help you build interpersonal and persuasive skills. You'll receive skill-building instruction in public speaking, interpersonal communication and intercultural communication. The ability to express yourself well verbally is not only of great personal benefit, but a skill in high demand in the workplace. The Aims Communication Department is the place to learn how to develop your speaking skills and become an articulate and effective interpersonal communicator.

Literature courses at Aims introduce critical thinking skills as they relate to interpreting different types of writing, from Shakespeare and poetry to novels, short stories, and plays. Such literature courses are key to cultural literacy.

By earning a liberal arts degree with designation in English, many of your courses will transfer to a participating public four-year university in Colorado, so you can pursue a bachelor's degree.

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The Aims English faculty are professional, courteous and knowledgeable about writing. They often share their own writing experiences and struggles to let you know you’re not alone when facing a writing project. Faculty make themselves accessible and are happy to meet with you individually to improve your writing skills and make writing a positive experience.