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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH
ENGL H102 HONORS COMPOSITION AND
LITERATURE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (UC credit
limitation) (Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101.0 or
ENGL H101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)
Further training in writing and introduction to the short
story, novel, poetry, and drama. This course takes the
methods of English 102 and promotes more
comprehensive analysis, research, discussion and
writing assignments.
ENGL 104 CRITICAL THINKING AND COMPOSITION
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC.
(Prerequisite: ENGL 101.0 or ENGL H101 with a grade
of ‘C’ or better or eligibility as determined by VVC
assessment.)
This course is designed to develop the student’s critical
thinking, reading and writing skills beyond the level
achieved in English 101.0. It will focus primarily on the
analysis and evaluation of expository and argumentative
discourse and on writing analytical and argumentative
essays.
ENGL H104 HONORS CRITICAL THINKING AND
COMPOSITION
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (Prerequisite:
completion of ENGL 101.0 or ENGL H101 with a grade
‘C’ or better or eligibility as determined by VVC
assessment.)
This course is designed to develop the student’s critical
thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level
achieved in ENGL 101.0. It will focus primarily on the
analysis and evaluation of expository and argumentative
discourse and on writing analytical and argumentative
essays. The class demands greater depth of research
and discussion, and emphasizes the seminar approach
to learning.
ENGL 109 CREATIVE WRITING
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite.
Recommendation preparation: ENGL 101.0 or H101.
Grade Option)
Principles of creative expression. Topics may cover
fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or drama.
ENGL 112 TECHNICAL WRITING
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisite:
ENGL 101 or ENGL H101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better)
Principles of effective writing in a variety of formats to
suit specific technical audiences. Clarity and accuracy in
written communication situations are stressed. Topics
include formal and informal reports, special business
letters, instructions, and proposals. Designed to
simulate the technical writer’s job.
ENGL 116 AUTHORS OF THE THEATRE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
A survey of playwrights from the Greeks to the present.
The selected plays are read, discussed, and analyzed. It
is both AA and BA applicable. See cross listing for TA
116.
ENGL 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC
ENGL 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study (1-3 units). CSU
ENGL 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
See Cooperative Education listing (1-8 units). CSU
ENGL 149 CRITICAL READING AND COLLEGE
STUDY SKILLS
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisite:
ENGL 59 with a grade of ‘C’ or better or eligibility as
determined by VVC assessment)
A college reading course emphasizing interpretive,
analytical, and evaluative abilities required for academic
reading; college vocabulary, research, and study skills.
ENGL 162 NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite; ENGL 102.0 is recommended.)
An introduction to Native American literature from the
oral tradition to contemporary writing. Study of myths
and legends, traditional oral narratives and songs,
transitional forms such as oration and autobiography,
and written genres (poem, short story, novel).
ENGL 210 FICTION WRITING
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisite:
ENGL 109. Grade Option.)
Principles of writing advanced fiction, focusing on the
short story and the novel.
ENGL 211 POETRY WRITING
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisite:
ENGL 109. Grade Option.)
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