ENGL 100    Intro to College Writing (5 Credits)

Introduction to college-level expository writing, including various rhetorical modes of essay development. Emphasis on thesis development, essay organization, argumentation, critical reading and clarity of expression, with attention to incorporation of source material.
Prerequisite: Accuplacer placement, essay placement, or permit from Bridge or EAP.

ENGL& 101    English Composition I (5 Credits)

Analysis of basic human issues as presented in literature. Emphasis on analytic reading, writing and discussion, and on development of argumentative essays based on textual analysis, with attention to style, audience and documentation (was ENGL 105).
Prerequisite: Accuplacer placement, essay placement, or EdCC's ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

ENGL& 102    Composition II (5 Credits)

Focus on advanced analytic reading, writing, and discussion, the research process, and academic documentation, culminating in a major research paper. Especially suited for humanities and social science majors was ENGL 205).
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or EdCC-certified equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

ENGL 110    Vocabulary and Word Origins (5 Credits)

Language study stressing vocabulary development through investigation of word parts, particularly those from Latin and Greek, inspection of kinds and levels of meaning, and discussion of dictionary skills, appropriate usage, and spelling patterns.

ENGL& 111    Introduction to Literature (5 Credits)

This class explores ways that writers portray human experience in their short stories, poems and plays. Through class discussions, lectures and creative responses, students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of literary works (was ENGL 115).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 125    Introduction to Current Authors (5 Credits)

Exploration and interpretation through discussion of works written during the past thirty years.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 140    Introduction to the Ancient World (5 Credits)

An overview of the ancient world of Greece and Rome through its literature.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

ENGL 141    Creative Writing: Non-Fiction (5 Credits)

Exploration of several forms of creative non-fiction, including memoir and literary journalism. Students will read contemporary writers in the field and explore the genre through their own writing projects. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

ENGL 142    Creative Writing: Non-Fiction II (5 Credits)

Exploration of several forms of creative non-fiction, including memoir and literary journalism. Students will read contemporary writers in the field and explore the genre through their own writing projects. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: ENGL 141 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 151    Creative Writing: Poetry I (5 Credits)

An introduction to writing poetry, both formal and free verse. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary poets to become familiar with the genre as well as write their own poems. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 100 with a 2.0 or higher or placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

ENGL 152    Creative Writing: Poetry II (5 Credits)

An introduction to writing poetry, both formal and free verse. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary poets to become familiar with the genre as well as write their own poems. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 151 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics and seminars of current interest in English.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Contact the English department for more information.

ENGL 160    Women's Writings in the Modern Era:CD (5 Credits)

Explores from both male and female perspectives historically controversial topics that emerged in women's writings in the 20th century, such as birth control, sexual identity, marriage, motherhood, madness, educational opportunities, workplace roles and voting rights.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 161    Creative Writing: Fiction I (5 Credits)

An introduction to writing fiction, with an emphasis on the short story. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary fiction writers as well as write their own short stories. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

ENGL 162    Creative Writing: Fiction II (5 Credits)

An introduction to writing fiction, with an emphasis on the short story. Students will read and critique the work of contemporary fiction writers as well as write their own short stories. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 161 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 165    Literature of the American West (5 Credits)

Explores myths and realities of the American West through writing by authors from diverse backgrounds.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 105.

ENGL 170    Popular Literature Past & Present:CD (5 Credits)

Study of popular genres, such as Science Fiction, Mystery, and Gothic, written by culturally diverse authors from the 19th century through the present.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 171    Writing Plays (5 Credits)

An introduction to playwriting with an emphasis on the one-act play. Includes an historical overview of playwriting, reading one-act plays, and exploring the genre through writing assignments and a final project. Workshop format.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

ENGL 185    Sports in Literature (5 Credits)

Exploration of literary themes relating to sports. Focus is on the individual's struggle against nature, role within society and capacity for self-knowledge as presented by classical and modern authors.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 198    Individual Project in English (1-5 Credits)

Selection, design and completion of project in the field of English. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.

ENGL 199    Special Projects (1-5 Credits)

Contact the English Department for more information.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and project approval of the division dean.

ENGL& 220    Introduction to Shakespeare (5 Credits)

A study of selected plays by Shakespeare, including historical and cultural context (was ENGL 265).
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or instructor's permission.

ENGL& 244    American Literature I (5 Credits)

Early writings from first contact with Europeans to the outbreak of the Civil War (was ENGL 244).
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or instructor's permission.

ENGL& 245    American Literature II (5 Credits)

Writings from the Civil War to World War I (was ENGL 245).
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or instructor's permission.

ENGL& 246    American Literature III (5 Credits)

Writings from the Roaring Twenties to the assassination of President Kennedy (was ENGL 246).
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or instructor's permission.

ENGL 255    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics and seminars of current interest in English.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Contact the English department for more information.

ENGL 275    Topics in Pre-Twentieth Century Literature: Semi (5 Credits)

In-depth discussion of varying topics in literature prior to the twentieth century, which may include studies of specific literary figures, schools, critical approaches or literary types. Consult English chair for information.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105), ENGL 115 or 125 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 276    Topics in Twentieth Century Literature: Seminar (5 Credits)

In-depth discussion of varying topics in twentieth century literature, which may include studies of specific literary figures, schools, critical approaches or literary types. Consult English chair for information.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105), ENGL 115, or 125 or instructor's permission.

ENGL 298    Individual Project in English (1-5 Credits)

Selection, design and completion of project in the field of English. Student consults with faculty member in all aspects of the project. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.

ENGL 299    Special Projects (1-5 Credits)

Contact the English Department for more information.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and project approval of the division dean.