Course Descriptions ENGL-190
3 units
Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing LEC 48-54 English 190 is designed to provide students an introduction to the theoretical concepts and practical issues involved in tutoring various levels of writing. Students will critique a variety of issues and practices relevant to the role of tutoring writing through observing, reading, and discussing the relationship between the writer and his/her writing, the tutor, the classroom teacher, and the classroom environment. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 and ENGL-103 (with a grade of A) or demonstrated equivalent abilities. Students should be strong writers, able to read and respond analytically, familiar with academiclevel research, and able to effectively communicate ideas and strategies orally. --Transfers to CSU only
ENGL-191
1 unit
Writing Tutor Workshop LEC 16-18 English 191 is an interactive course that analyzes the techniques of tutoring writing. Students will examine the role of writing tutors in one-on-one conferences, discuss tutoring theory, and observe tutors in the Writing Center and/or composition instructors in the classroom. Though this class is meant to prepare students to tutor writing, any student wishing to improve his/her writing skills will benefit from this course. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: ENGL101 and ENGL-103 (with a grade of A) or demonstrated equivalent abilities. Students should be strong writers, able to read and respond analytically, familiar with academic-level research, and able to effectively communicate ideas and strategies orally. --Transfers to CSU only
ENGL-200
3 units
Survey of Drama LEC 48-54 This course studies a variety of dramatic literature spanning Greek drama to contemporary plays; issues of genre, staging, and technique are discussed in connection with a representative sample of plays from across several literary cultures and historical periods. *Cross-listed as THA-150. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: ENGL101. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-203
3 units
Survey of Shakespeare LEC 48-54 This course is a study of selected Shakespearean comedies, tragedies, and histories and the playwright's sonnets through close textual analysis. The plays and sonnets are studied within the social, historical, and literary context of the culture in which they were written. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General
Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,-CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-203H
3 units
Honors Survey of Shakespeare LEC 48-54 This course is a study of selected Shakespearean comedies, tragedies, and histories and the playwright's sonnets through close textual analysis. The plays and sonnets are studied within the social, historical, and literary context of the culture in which they were written. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better) and acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-205
3 units
World Folklore LEC 48-54 This course introduces the student to the study of folklore from diverse cultures throughout the world. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
228
ENGL-205H
3 units
Honors World Folklore LEC 48-54 This course introduces the student to the study of folklore from diverse cultures throughout the world. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program and ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-207
3 units
American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 LEC 48-54 This course chronologically surveys American writing from the precolonial period to the Civil War and examines the work of both major and minor writers. Writers are examined in an historical context and considered in light of the ethnic, literary, geographical, religious, ideological, and political environments within which they wrote. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General
Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,-CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-207H
3 units
Honors American Literature: Pre-Colonial to 1865 LEC 48-54 This course chronologically surveys American writing from the precolonial period to the Civil War and examines the work of both major and minor writers. Writers are examined in an historical context and considered in light of the ethnic, literary, geographical, religious, ideological, and political environments within which they wrote. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program and ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-208
3 units
American Literature: 1865 to Present LEC 48-54 This course chronologically surveys American writing from the postCivil War period to the present and examines the work of both major and minor writers. Writers are examined in an historical context and considered in light of the ethnic, literary, geographical, religious, ideological, and political environments within which they wrote. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General
Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,-CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-208H
3 units
Honors American Literature 1865 to Present LEC 48-54 This course chronologically surveys American writing from the postCivil War period to the present and examines the work of both major and minor writers. Writers are examined in an historical context and considered in light of the ethnic, literary, geographical, religious, ideological, and political environments within which they wrote. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program and ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
ENGL-210
3 units
Analysis of Poetry LEC 48-54 This course examines lyric poetry and seeks to develop students' skill and pleasure in reading poetry through discussing poems written in English at various times and in various periods. The course looks at contemporary as well as traditional techniques and forms, paying attention to kinds of meaning and to poetic meter and versification as well as to notions of the poem. Prerequisite: ENGL-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS C --Transfers to both
UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 3B,--CSU Area(s): C2
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