Course Descriptions
ENGL 110 Composition, Literature, and Critical Thinking (3 units)
The study of novels, short stories, poetry, and drama written by diverse authors. The course covers how factors such as race, culture, gender, and historical context inform texts. Students write analytical essays that demonstrate critical interpretation and the use of evidence and research.
ENGL 161 Creative Writing I (3 units)
Students learn and practice the craft of writing short stories, sketches, poetry, short drama, journals, reportage and other literary forms for both personal enjoyment and professional training.
ENGL 162 Creative Writing II (3 units)
In this advanced Creative Writing class, students continue to learn and practice the craft of writing short stories, sketches, poetry, short drama, journals and/or reportage or other literary forms.
ENGL 164 Creative Non-Fiction (3 units)
The craft of writing the non-fiction genres, such as memoir, personal narrative, biography, autobiography, or journal. Discussion and critiques of works by established authors. Workshop of students' own writing. Guidelines for submission for publication.
ENGL 200 Introduction to Linguistics: A Survey of Language (3 units)
Equivalent to LING 200. The origin, development, acquisition, and evolution of spoken and written languages are studied in this course. Topics include phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
ENGL 695 Independent Study (0.5- 3 units)
Designed for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge via self-paced, individualized instruction provided in selected areas or directed study to be arranged with instructor and approved by the division dean using the Independent Study Form. Varying modes of instruction can be used -- laboratory, research, skill development, etc. For each unit earned, students are required to devote three hours per week throughout the semester. Students may take only one Independent Study course within a given discipline.
ENGL 847 Accelerated Academic Reading and Writing (5 units)
Pre-transfer course that prepares students for college-level reading and writing. The course focuses on thesis construction, essay organization, and the use of evidence as well as sentence-level writing skills. Text-based assignments incorporate reading strategies to improve comprehension, fluency, analysis, and vocabulary.
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (3 units)
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Formerly ENGL 100.
ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing (5 units)
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course includes embedded support. Formerly ENGL 105.
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing (3 units)
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Formerly ENGL 165.