English Courses
Composition and Literature
1A CRITICAL READING AND COMPOSITION 3 UNITS
Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to
develop ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. Examination
of ideas in relation to individual's world view and contexts from which these
ideas arise. Some research required. Prerequisite: English 100B or 104 or
equivalent or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English
assessment process. 3 hours. (CAN ENGL; ENGL 1A + ENGL 3 = CAN ENGL SEQ A)
Transfer: CSU, UC; GE: LPC AA/AS, CSU Area A, IGETC Area 1
4 CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE 3 UNITS
Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the
analysis of fiction, poetry and drama; literary criticism; and related non-fiction
from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. Emphasis on the techniques
and principles of effective written argument as they apply to literature.
Some research required. Prerequisite: English 1A (completed with a grade
of "C" or higher). 3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; GE: LPC AA/AS, CSU
Area A, IGETC Area 1
7 CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING ACROSS DISCIPLINES 3 UNITS
Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the
textual analysis of primary and secondary book-length works from a range
of academic and cultural contexts. Emphasis on the techniques and principles
of effective written argument in research-based writing across disciplines.
Prerequisite: English 1A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher).
3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; GE: LPC AA/AS, CSU Area A, IGETC Area 1
11 - INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING - 3 units
Elements of creative writing, including narrative, verse and
dialogue, using materials drawn from individual's own work and selected
texts. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. 3 hours.
12 THE CRAFT OF WRITING FICTION 3 UNITS
(May be repeated 3 times)
Practice in writing fiction. Developing internal and external sources for stories
and novels; biographical sources, characterization, plotting, points of view,
narrative techniques; analysis and criticism of published writing and individual's
own work. Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A or 52A. 3 hours.
Transfer: CSU; GE: AA/AS, CSU Area C
13 - THE CRAFT OF WRITING - Poetry - 3 units
Practice in writing poetry, using materials drawn from published poetry
and individual's own work for analysis and criticism, with a focus on techniques
of revision. Strongly recommended: English 11. 3 hours.
19 LITERARY MAGAZINE WORKSHOP 1 UNIT
(May be repeated 3 times)
Practical workshop training in the managing, editing, and printing of a literary
supplement and/or magazine. Workshop enrollment constitutes the staff of the
magazine. 1 hour.
20 STUDIES IN SHAKESPEARE 3 UNITS
Readings of the sonnets and representative comedies, histories, tragedies,
and romances of William Shakespeare, with attention to the early, middle
and late phases of his art and to the Age of Elizabeth. Strongly Recommended:
English 3 or 4 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 3 hours.
Transfer: CSU, UC; GE: LPC AA/AS, CSU Area C, IGETC Area 3
32 U.S. WOMEN'S LITERATURE 3 UNITS
Chronicles the expression of U.S. women authors through readings in a variety
of genres such as fiction, poetry, drama, and the essay. Explores works by
authors of varied racial and ethnic backgrounds in an effort to understand
the diversity of women's voices, especially in the 20th century. Prerequisite: English 1A. 3 hours. Transfer: CSU, UC; GE:
CSU Area C, IGETC Area 3
44 LITERATURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST 3 UNITS
Critical analysis of the cultural and historical experiences of diverse peoples
of the American West as expressed in their literatures, including the novel,
short story, poetry, autobiography, memoirs, as-told-to narratives, and secondary
works. Exploration of interrelationships among peoples and cultures of the
West, considering place and community, gender, and ethnicity as given voice
in literature. Study of the works of at least three of the following groups:
African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Hispanic Americans,
Native Americans. Emphasis upon techniques of critical review of and response
to literary works, including gaining understanding of one's identity as a
Westerner and an American. Prerequisite: English 1A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 3 hours. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: Area 3B
45 STUDIES IN FICTION 3 UNITS
Form, development, and cultural insights of the novel and short story; exploration
of particular themes or periods as reflected in works of fiction. Prerequisite: English 1A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher). 3 hours. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: Area 3B (May be taken 4 times).
Degree Applicable, C Grade Option: OP
Preparatory Reading and Writing
Important Note: Students not yet eligible for English 1A should check with
a counselor to determine whether their English prerequisite will be English
100A or English 104.
100A READING - REASONING, AND WRITING I 4 UNITS
Preparation in English for success in college. Integrates reading, critical
thinking, and writing assignments, using materials that present a variety of
perspectives from across the curriculum. Strongly recommended: Appropriate
skill level demonstrated through the English assessment process. 3 hours lecture,
3 hours lab.
104 READING, REASONING, AND WRITING I AND II ACCELERATED 4 UNITS
An accelerated one-semester preparation in English for success in college.
Integrates reading, critical thinking and writing assignments, using materials
that present a variety of perspectives from across the curriculum. Strongly
recommended: Appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English assessment
process. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
105 READING, REASONING, AND WRITING ACCELERATED 4 UNITS
An accelerated one-semester preparation in English for success in college. Integrates reading, critical thinking and writing assignments, using materials that present a variety of perspectives from across the curriculum. Strongly recommended: Appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English assessment process. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
