Major Code 1501.00
20A College Reading Skills A (3) NDA
This course teaches students basic college reading skills and related writing skills.
21 English Fundamentals (3) NDA
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
This is a reading/writing course that teaches basic skills in composition, reading, and grammar/mechanics. Objectives relate to writing effective sentences and structuring academic prose based on readings. The course prepares students for transfer-level English and technical/vocational courses.
22 Technical English (3)
Technical English is designed for students in the business, industrial and technical fields. Instruction covers reading, writing, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on writing business and technical correspondence, technical procedures, and a variety of reports. Summarizing trade reports, technical reports, other technical data, and the preparation and presentation of oral reports is also studied.
23 Advanced Vocabulary (3) NDA
This course teaches a technique of enlarging and enriching a student's vocabulary through a more in-depth understanding of words. The class includes the history of English and a survey of the varied elements which make up individual vocabularies. It introduces the laws of word formation, derivatives from Latin, Greek and Old English, and the application of prefixes and suffixes to the roots of words.
28 Intermediate Reading and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of English 21 or English 73 with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
This is an intermediate course in written composition and critical thinking. It is a prerequisite for English 101, and is a designated requirement for an A.A. or A.S. degree. The course emphasizes academic writing based primarily on critical reading. Six compositions of 500-750 words are required.
33 Basic Vocabulary (3) NDA
This course familiarizes students with the wealth of information contained in dictionaries, and instructs in their usage as a tool for communication. The student's vocabulary is increased through a systematic study of word structure, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms. The student becomes aware of the utility and beauty of language.
67 Writing Laboratory (.5) NDA (RPT 3)
This course is designed to improve the student's writing ability by providing supervised instruction emphasizing individual conferences. Completion of specific assignments is based on personal needs and skills required in both English and other college courses.
85 College English as a Second Language II (5) CSU
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
This course introduces ESL students to the English writing sequence by giving practice in writing short academic essays in response to reading non-fiction and literature. Attention will be given to sentence structure, vocabulary, grammar and critical reading.
86 College English as a Second Language III (5) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process.
This course prepares advanced ESL students for English 101 with intensive practice in essay writing and critical reading skills.
94 Intensive Grammar Review (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 21.
An intensive review of grammar, usage and sentence structure for students who want extra help before taking English 28 or 101.
101 College Reading and Composition I (3) UC:CSU (CAN ENGL 2)
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement level demonstrated through the English assessment process, or a grade of "C" or better in English 28.
This course teaches students to write college-level essays in response to reading and analyzing college-level texts. Students will be required to write analytically and read critically texts that reflect cultural diversity and/or texts that focus on contemporary issues or classical ideas. Full length works and literature may be included. Students will be required to write a research paper or a series of research-based essays in which they accurately, clearly and coherently synthesize ideas and information from a variety of sources and points of view.
102 College Reading and Composition II (3) UC:CSU (CAN ENGL 4)
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course expands the reading and writing skills obtained in English 101. Critical reading and interpretation of literary works in the genres of the novel, short story, play and poem are emphasized. Students are required to write critical essays about these literary forms, emphasizing critical thinking.
NOTE: Acceptable for English 4 credit, UCLA.
103 Composition and Critical Thinking (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better.
This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 101. The course will focus on the development of logical reasoning, analytical and argumentation writing skills.
127 Creative Writing (3) UC:CSU (RPT 3)
Prerequisite: English 101 or equivalent.
This course introduces the student to the elements of fiction, poetry and drama by introducing the basic elements of each genre through reading and writing assignments. Students will learn to produce imaginative writing by generating ideas and by shaping those ideas into complete works. Class discussion of student writing is an important part of the course.
130 Report Writing for Law Enforcement (3) CSU
(Same as Administration of Justice 14)
Recommended: Eligibility for English 28.
This course has been designed to provide basic writing skills necessary for the law enforcement professional. Emphasis will be placed on correct sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
203 World Literature I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101
This survey of world literature in translation begins with works of the Near and Far East, continues with the Greek epic and drama, follows with Latin and Italian literature, and closes with major writings from Spain, France and Germany through the sixteenth century. Critical papers are required.
204 World Literature II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course surveys Continental and Oriental literature from the seventeenth century to the present, and emphasizes works from France, Germany, Scandinavia, Russia, Japan and China. Critical papers are required.
205 English Literature I (3) UC:CSU (CAN ENGL 8)
Prerequisites: English 101, English 102.
This survey of English literature begins with Beowulf and continues to the decline of neoclassicism in the eighteenth century, with special emphasis on major figures and works. The writing of critical papers is required.
206 English Literature II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisites: English 101, English 102.
This survey of English literature includes writings from the Romantic Age to the present. The writing of critical papers is required.
209 California Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course surveys literary works by and about Californians, ranging from Indian myths to poems, short stories and novels. The course introduces students to writing critical essays about literature and explores, through reading, writing, and class discussion, the archetypal patterns reflected in the literature of California.
210 The Twentieth Century Novel (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course is a study of the twentieth century novel from 1910 to the present. Landmark European, British and American novels are read and discussed, with critical papers required.
211 Fiction (3) UC:CSU (RPT 1)
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course offers an analysis of selected novels and short stories from different nations and cultures. Students will write critical papers in response to these works of literature. The course covers plot, character development, setting, point of view, symbolism, theme, as well as style, tone and the use of irony.
NOTE: UC transfer credit limit: one course from either English 211, 212, or 240.
212 Poetry (3) UC:CSU (RPT 1)
Prerequisite: English 101.
In this course, students read and analyze selected poems as they consider the range of poetic forms and explore the nature of poetry. Topics covered include word choice, word order, tone, imagery, figures of speech, symbol, allegory, irony, sound and rhythm.
NOTE: UC transfer credit limit: one course from either English 211, 212, or 240.
213 Dramatic Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This survey of drama analyzes plays by important and influential playwrights. They may include Sophocles, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Beckett, Williams, Hansberry and/or Shepard.
215 Shakespeare I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
A study of the poems and plays selected from the works of Shakespeare. The course covers many of the elements found in Shakespeare's work, such as structure, character, conflict, setting, style, theme, the supra-supernatural, and symbolic meaning. The selection of plays will include at least two each from his tragedies, histories, and comedies. Students will study Elizabethan and Jocobean life in relation to Shakespeare's works.
219 The Literature of American Ethnic Groups (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course considers noteworthy fiction and other literature arising from the traditions and contemporary problems of several ethnic groups, each of which offers a unique contribution to American life.
233 American-Jewish Literature (3) UC:CSU
(Same as Jewish Studies 6)
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course explores writings by Jewish-American authors. Topics include European and Middle-Eastern traditions, the American dream, creativity and art, the family, and images of women.
234 African-American Literature I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course surveys the literary, social and historical aspects of essays, novels, dramas, short stories and poetry written by African-Americans. Critical papers are required.
239 Women in Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course is a global and historical survey of women's literature, from early seminal works by female writers to the present time. Students write critically about pervasive themes in women's literature and female archetypes, images and roles. Texts are predominantly female-authored literary and autobiographical works, although excerpts from some male-authored texts about women may be included.
240 Literature and the Motion Picture I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course is designed to develop skills in analyzing and evaluating the comparative arts of literature and the motion picture. The student will be given an opportunity to view feature-length films of cultural and artistic significance and read related works of literature including novels, short stories, plays, and film scripts.
NOTE: UC transfer credit limit: one course from either English 211, 212, or 240.
250 Mythology and Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course is an introduction to the mythology of Western and Middle-Eastern civilizations. The course treats these myths as they appear in epics, plays, and other literature both ancient and modern, and shows how myths relate to folk stories, dreams, and fantasy through powerful symbols shared by people all over the world.
254 The Latin-American Short Story (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
A study of contemporary short stories from Latin American authors covering the traditional elements of plot, character, setting, symbolism, style and tone, as well as social and magical realism.
270 Science Fiction (3) CSU
Prerequisite: English 101.
This course presents science fiction as literature, with emphasis on the use of mythology, science fiction by scientists and nonscientists, politically and philosophically oriented science fiction, and science fiction as fantasy and escape literature.
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