Write Your Story
Do you have a passion for reading? Do you enjoy language and the power of the written word? The English and Literature Area of Study at Río Hondo College may be just for you.
Clear communication and reading comprehension are highly sought-after soft skills in the workplace. Learn to harness your command of the English language. Turn your passion for literature and writing into a profession.
Career Options
Río Hondo’s English and Literature Area of Study prepares you for a wide range of possible careers. You can become a:
- Technical writer
- Copywriter
- Editor
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Paralegal
- Public relations specialist
- Publisher
- And more!
Learn the Language of Success
Río Hondo’s English and Literature Area of Study allows you to explore your love of literature. Classes cover an extensive range of topics, titles, and interests. The on-campus Creative Writing Club and River’s Voice art and literary journal offer opportunities for you to share your work and present the stories you’re itching to tell.
Our passionate instructors will teach you to read, analyze, and write about important works. You’ll master English grammar and mechanics, both written and spoken. We’ll prepare you to discuss a piece of writing from a historical context. You’ll learn to document, paraphrase, and quote sources to help communicate complex ideas.
Whatever your interest — novels, short stories, poetry, or plays — Río Hondo has a path for you. Lean into your love of the written word. Start your Río Hondo journey today.
Degree & Certificate Options
Pick the program that matches your goals.
An associate degree prepares you for employment, career advancement, or transfer to a university.