- ENG-001A
- Composition and Reading
- Credit(s) 3
Composition and Reading
ENG 001A is a transfer-level theory and practice in reading and composition.
The reading and writing include exposition and argumentation in rhetorical patterns
such as narration, description, comparison/contrast, etc., or combination of such
patterns. At least one written research project is included-one ten- page term paper
or two five-page research papers- to provide training in bibliographical techniques
and the use of library facilities.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A (Required, Previous or concurrent).
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 100
- ENG-001B
- Literature/Crit Think&writing
- Credit(s) 3
Literature/ Critical Thinking & Writing
ENG 001B is designed to develop reading, critical thinking, and writing skills
beyond the level achieved in English 1A. It will develop critical thinking skills
in response to literature.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 120
- ENG-002
- Introduction to Literature
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Literature
ENG 002 introduces representative works from major genres, develops students'
close reading and analytical writing skills, and promotes appreciation and critical
understanding of the cultural, historical and aesthetic qualities of literature.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 120
- ENG-003
- Argumentative Writ & Crit Thin
- Credit(s) 3
Argumentative Writ & Crit Thinking
ENG 003 offers instruction in argumentation and critical writing, critical thinking,
analytical evaluation of primarily non-fiction texts, research strategies, information
literacy, and proper documentation.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 105
- ENG-004
- World Literature
- Credit(s) 3
World Literature
ENG 004 is a comparative study of selected works, in translation and in English,
of literature from around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and
other areas, from the mid or late seventeenth century to the present. Special attention
is given to critical thinking and writing within a framework of cultural diversity
as well as comparative and interdisciplinary analysis. A goal of the course is to
promote an understanding of the works in their cultural, historical, and political
contexts and of the enduring human values that unite the different literary traditions.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 145
- ENG-005
- American Literature
- Credit(s) 3
American Literature
ENG 005 introduces students to a wide range of American authors and their relationship
to major literacy and intellectual movements from the second half of the nineteenth
century to the present.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 002 (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 135
- ENG-025
- Intro to Creative Writing
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 025 provides theory and practice in the writing of different genres, such
as poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Through the study and analysis of the
works of established and peer writers, students will gain experience in different
genres. Students will practice writing in various genres and will be introduced to
the workshop method.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Take ENG-51A:
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 200
- ENG-051A
- Intro. to Communication Skills
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Communication Skills
ENG 051A aids students in developing the necessary skills and experiences to make
them effective readers, writers, and speakers. The course provides practice in reading,
in writing essays of 750 words or more, and in verbal communication.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Corequisite(s):
- ENG 001A (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
- ENG-070
- Adaptive Reading
- Credit(s) 0.5 - 1
Adaptive Reading
ENG 070 is designed primarily for students with learning disabilities. The content
of the class relates primarily to the fundamentals of reading and related language
arts. Students work toward individualized and group instructional objectives.
Reading will be taught in the context of other language and life skills. May be repeated
as many times as necessary to achieve course objectives.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Laboratory
- P/NP