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78 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 100
Formerly: ENGL A100, Freshman Composition. In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Instruction and practice in essay writing, including using analytical thinking, choosing a thesis, assembling and organizing supporting evidence, and developing a clear tone and appropriate style. Includes reading and analysis of published essays, practice in basic research skills, and in-class essay writing. This course may also be offered in the hybrid format. Students will be required to take part in a minimum of three hours of revision activities outside of class by going to the OCC Writing Center, working with the instructor during office hours, or other activities as determined by the instructor. NOTE: All students enrolled in ENGL C1000 must be present at the first class meeting. Absent students may lose their seats in the class. Enrollment Limitation: ESL A100; students who complete ENGL C1000 may not enroll in or receive credit for ESL A100. Common Course Number: ENGL C1000.
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ESL A100.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 105
Formerly: ENGL A102, Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction. In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Read, analyze and write on works of non-fiction applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive and deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1001H; students who complete ENGL C1001 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1001H. Common Course Number: ENGL C1001.
ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ESL A100.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 105
Formerly: ENGL A102H, Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction Honors. In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for the purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This is an honors course. Read, analyze and write on works of non-fiction applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive and deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1001; students who complete ENGL C1001H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1001. Common Course Number: ENGL C1001H.
ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Formerly: ENGL C1002. Part 1: In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Part 2: This course introduces representative works from major genres (fiction, novel, poetry and drama), develops students’ close reading and analytical writing skills, and promotes appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1002H; students who complete ENGL C1002 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1002H.
ENGL C1002H Introduction to Literature - Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Formerly: ENGL C1002H. Part 1: In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. This is an honors course. Part 2: This course introduces representative works from major genres (fiction, novel, poetry and drama), develops students’ close reading and analytical writing skills, and promotes appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1002; students who complete ENGL C1002H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1002.
ENGL C1003 Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 110, ENGL 120
Formerly: ENGL C1003, Critical Reasoning: Fiction. Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, information literacy, and knowledge of accurate documentation through the study of diverse literary works from a variety of literary genres, developing an appreciation for literature. Part 2: Read, analyze, and write on literature applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive/deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1003H; students who complete ENGL C1003 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1003H.
ENGL C1003H Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 110, ENGL 120
Formerly: ENGL C1003H, Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors. Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, information literacy, and knowledge of accurate documentation through the study of diverse literary works from a variety of literary genres, developing an appreciation for literature. This is an honors course. Part 2: Read, analyze, and write on literature applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive/deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1003; students who complete ENGL C1003H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1003.
ENGL A005 Basic Reading Skills
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
A sequence of reading lessons that will target reading rate growth, for students in the areas of vocabulary development and comprehension improvement. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A011 Intro to Literary Magazine Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
This class teaches students the basics of producing a literary magazine. Students gain experience in soliciting and critically reading submissions, writing skills, copy editing, and production while developing foundational critical reading, writing, and editorial skills for taking on greater editorial and production responsibilities in the future. Students will work to produce a literary magazine to showcase the work of the OCC community. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A109 Critical Reasoning and Writing for Science and Technology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 or ESL A100.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 105
Read, analyze, and write on works about science and technology applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, and technical writing formats.
ENGL A117 Feature Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and JOUR A110.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: Narrative Journalism. A writing workshop focusing on student writing and marketing in-depth non-fiction feature articles. Emphasis will be on guiding students and developing interesting non-fiction stories from the idea stage through publication and finding suitable markets for publication. Enrollment Limitation: JOUR A117; students who complete ENGL A117 may not enroll in or receive credit for JOUR A117.
ENGL A119 Introduction to Creative Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Eligibility for ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 200
Familiarizes students with writing techniques in fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting through close reading in all three genres, careful text analysis with an emphasis on methods, and extensive writing practice. Students will produce original work in three genres, which they will revise based on detailed responses from instructor and peers.
ENGL A121 Short Story Writing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL A119.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Formerly: Short Story Writing. An introductory class in writing short fiction, centered on discussing and evaluating students' original work. Includes practical strategies for generating strong prose, based on techniques of published writers. This is a course for beginning writing students.
ENGL A122 Novel Writing I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL A119.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A course focusing on student production in the novel form with emphasis on discussion, criticism and evaluation of student novel fragments or completed manuscripts. Designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers seeking practice and guidance in the novel craft. Discussion, criticism, and evaluation of student work.
ENGL A123 Writing for Social Media
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will develop writing skills for social media while exploring the design and impact of digital and social media technologies for professional application in a wide variety of organizational situations. Students will analyze, think critically, research, develop, write, and discuss multiple topics in social media.
ENGL A126 Poetry Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL A119.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Emphasizing student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focuses primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student work. Designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers seeking practice and guidance in poetry writing.
ENGL A127 Scriptwriting I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL A119.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a writing workshop in which students gain professional insight into scriptwriting techniques for stage, television, and feature films. Students learn how to write a beginning and ending, synopsis, treatment, step outline, and a brief scene designated for the stage, as well as television or the movies. The class focuses on the discussion of student works and their evaluation by the instructor.
ENGL A141 The Bible As Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important Biblical works from both the Old and New Testament canon. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works, their origins and adoption. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A141H; students who complete ENGL A141 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A141H.
ENGL A141H The Bible As Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important Biblical works from both the Old and New Testament canon. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works, their origins and adoption. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A141; students who complete ENGL A141H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A141.
ENGL A143 Children's Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 180
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of children’s literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A143H; students who complete ENGL A143 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A143H.
ENGL A143H Children's Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 180
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of children’s literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A143; students who complete ENGL A143H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A143.
ENGL A147 Introduction to Science Fiction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important works of science fiction. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A147H; students who complete ENGL A147 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A147H.
ENGL A147H Introduction to Science Fiction Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important works of science fiction. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A147; students who complete ENGL A147H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A147.
ENGL A148 Film As Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on international and American films. Critically examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to film. Explore the styles in individual works and the commentary made on moral, social, and aesthetic issues. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A148H; students who complete ENGL A148 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A148H.
ENGL A148H Film As Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on international and American films. Critically examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to film. Explore the styles in individual works and the commentary made on moral, social, and aesthetic issues. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A148; students who complete ENGL A148H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A148.
ENGL A150 American Literature Before the 20th Century
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 130
Read, analyze, and write on important early American literary works produced prior to the 20th Century. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A150H; students who complete ENGL A150 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A150H.
ENGL A150H American Literature Before the 20th Century Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 130
Read, analyze, and write on important early American literary works produced prior to the 20th Century. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A150; students who complete ENGL A150H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A150.
ENGL A151 American Literature in the 20th Century
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 135
Read, analyze, and write on important American literary works from the early 20th century to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A151H; students who complete ENGL A151 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A151H. Lecture.
ENGL A151H American Literature in the 20th Century Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 135
Read, analyze, and write on important American literary works from the early 20th century to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A151; students who complete ENGL A151H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A151.
ENGL A152 Race, Culture, and Identity in Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on texts by American writers, immigrant writers, and other writers that explore ethnicity, race, culture, sexuality, or ideology. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A152H; students who complete ENGL A152 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A152H.
ENGL A152H Race, Culture, and Identify in Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on texts by American writers, immigrant writers, and other writers that explore ethnicity, race, culture, sexuality, or ideology. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A152; students who complete ENGL A152H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A152.
ENGL A155 Indigenous Literatures of North America
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on the complex identities represented in the indigenous literatures of North America. Explore how society, culture, politics, and art have shaped and/or been shaped by indigenous texts. Formulate and produce written analyses of representative works. Enrollment Limitation: Same as ENGL A155H; students who complete ENGL A155 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A155H.
ENGL A155H Indigenous Literatures of North America Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on the complex identities represented in the indigenous literatures of North America. Explore how society, culture, politics, and art have shaped and/or been shaped by indigenous texts. Formulate and produce written analyses of representative works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A155; students who complete ENGL A155H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A155.
ENGL A156 California Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of California Literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A156H; students who complete ENGL A156 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A156H.
ENGL A156H California Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of California Literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A156; students who complete ENGL A156H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A156.
ENGL A160 World Literature Through Renaissance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 140
Read, analyze, interpret, and write on influential and significant early World literary works in translation produced from antiquity through 1650. Works will be included from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A160H; students who complete ENGL A160 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A160H.
ENGL A160H World Literature Through Renaissance Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 140
Read, analyze, interpret, and write on influential and significant early World literary works in translation produced from antiquity through 1650. Works will be included from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A160; students who complete ENGL A160H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A160.
ENGL A161 World Literature Since Renaissance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 145
Read, analyze, and write on important World literary works in translation from the 1650's to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A161H; students who complete ENGL A161 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A161H.
ENGL A161H World Literature Since Renaissance Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 145
Read, analyze, and write on important World literary works in translation from the 1650's to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A161; students who complete ENGL A161H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A161.
ENGL A163 Literature of Africa and the African Diaspora
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important literary texts from Africa and the African diaspora. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works of African, African-American, and Afro-Caribbean, and Euro-African literature. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A163H; students who complete ENGL A163 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A163H.
ENGL A163H Literature of Africa and the African Diaspora Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important literary texts from Africa and the African diaspora. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works of African, African-American, and Afro-Caribbean, and Euro-African literature. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A163; students who complete ENGL A163 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A163.
ENGL A164 Literature of Asia and Its Diaspora
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important modern literature of Asia and its diasporas. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works while focusing on the interrelationship between text, author, and country of birth and/or ancestral origin. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A164H; students who complete ENGL A164 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A164H.
ENGL A164H Literature of Asia and Its Diaspora Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important modern literature of Asia and its diasporas. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works while focusing on the interrelationship between text, author, and country of birth and/or ancestral origin. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This is an honors course. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A164H; students who complete ENGL A164 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A164H.
ENGL A167 Latin American and Latine Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important Latin American and Latine literary texts. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works from Latine North America, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, from colonization to the present. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A167H; students who complete ENGL A167 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A167H.
ENGL A167H Latin American and Latine Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important Latin American and Latine literary texts. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works from Latine North America, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, from colonization to the present. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A167; students who complete ENGL A167H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A167.
ENGL A168 Popular Fiction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of Popular Fiction including popular novels, detective fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, romance, historical fiction, and graphic novel/comics. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A168H; students who complete ENGL A168 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A168H.
ENGL A168H Popular Fiction Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of Popular Fiction including popular novels, detective fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, romance, historical fiction, and graphic novel/comics. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: Same as ENGL A168; students who complete ENGL A168H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A168.
ENGL A170 Contemporary Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important contemporary literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A170H; students who complete ENGL A170 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A170H.
ENGL A170H Contemporary Literature Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important contemporary literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A170; students who complete ENGL A170H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A170.
ENGL A173 Women Writers
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important works by women writers. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A173H; students who complete ENGL A173 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A173H.
ENGL A173H Women Writers Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on important works by women writers. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A173; students who complete ENGL A173H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A173.
ENGL A176 World Mythology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on myths and the literature based on mythic traditions. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned work. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A176H; students who complete ENGL A176 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A176H.
ENGL A176H World Mythology Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on myths and the literature based on mythic traditions. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned work. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A176; students who complete ENGL A176H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A176.
ENGL A179 Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on literature and films of different genres, periods, and cultures that focus on culturally constructed images of males and females. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these films and texts. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A179H; students who complete ENGL A179 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A179H.
ENGL A179H Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on literature and films of different genres, periods, and cultures that focus on culturally constructed images of gender and sexuality. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, and/or historical elements related to gender, sexuality and sexual identity. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A179; students who complete ENGL A179H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A179.
ENGL A181 Shakespeare
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on a range of Shakespearean texts including histories, comedies, tragedies, and problem plays. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A181H; students who complete ENGL A181 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A181H.
ENGL A181H Shakespeare Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Read, analyze, and write on a range of Shakespearean texts including histories, comedies, tragedies, and problem plays. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A181; students who complete ENGL A181H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A181.
ENGL A187 Introduction to Literary Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to literary theory and interpretation with a focus on genre, textual analysis, and application of theoretical principles. Examines the influence of philosophy and history on perceptions of literature and will investigate relevant topics such as art, sexuality, economics, culture, power, and language. Some authors may include Barthes, Freud, Marx, Derrida, and Foucault. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A187H; students who complete ENGL A187 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A187H.
ENGL A187H Introduction to Literary Theory Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to literary theory and interpretation with a focus on genre, textual analysis, and application of theoretical principles. Examines the influence of philosophy and history on perceptions of literature and will investigate relevant topics such as art, sexuality, economics, culture, power, and language. Some authors may include Barthes, Freud, Marx, Derrida, and Foucault. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A187; students who complete ENGL A187H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A187.
ENGL A222 Novel Writing II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
For students who have completed at least fifty pages of an original novel, this intermediate level writing workshop focuses on planning and developing the novel into a full-length manuscript. The course explores theory, technique and the practical discipline of writing fiction, and examines models from various genres (literary classics, historical fiction, detective fiction, romance, science fiction and others). In addition, students learn to write critiques demonstrating a working knowledge of literary technique and terminology.
ENGL A226 Poetry Writing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL A119.
- Transfers to
- CSU
For students who have had some experience in writing and reading poetry, this intermediate course emphasizes student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focusing primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student poems with an emphasis on rewriting and building a portfolio of work. Designed for intermediate writers seeking continued practice and guidance in poetry writing.
ENGL A227 Scriptwriting II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a course for students who have completed at least one act (30 pages) of an original play or screenplay. The emphasis this semester will be on analyzing dramatic strategies in film, television, and theatre, with special attention given to bringing a short project to completion (30-60 pages).
ENGL A232 Novel Writing III
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is an advanced writing workshop for students who have already completed more than 100 pages of an original novel. Students will focus on analysis of the elements of dramatic fictional structure through examination of works in progress. In addition to generating 50-100 new pages, students will read essays on craft and engage in research into the settings and circumstances of their characters in order to lend authenticity to the narrative. This course is designed to assist students in developing and revising manuscripts to meet contemporary publication standards.
ENGL A236 Poetry Writing III
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 and ENGL A119.
- Transfers to
- CSU
For students who have experience with writing and analyzing poetry, this advanced course emphasizes student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focusing primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student work. This course will also incorporate learning the process for submitting poetry for publication as well as preparing students to give public readings. Designed for advanced writers who are looking to expand their reading audience.
ENGL A237 Scriptwriting III
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate scriptwriting workshop for students who have completed at least 60 pages of an original work. The emphasis at this stage will be on the refinement of structure, tone, dialogue, and character, in service to the emerging themes of the work-in-progress. Students will read essays on craft and will engage in research into the circumstances and settings featured in their scripts. After generating 30-60 new pages, students will carefully revise and edit their work, resulting in the completion of a substantial portion of their full-length plays/screenplays.
ENGL A242 Novel Writing IV
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is a writing workshop for students who have completed more than 150 pages of an original novel. The course is designed to assist students in finishing their novels and prepare them to market professional manuscripts for publication. Students will research current standards for query letters and other submission procedures and apply them to the process of selling their work. Manuscripts submitted for workshop will meet contemporary publication standards.
ENGL A247 Scriptwriting IV
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An advanced scriptwriting workshop for students who have completed at least 90 pages of an original work. The emphasis this semester will be on completing and marketing a saleable feature-length screenplay, theatrical play, original pilot, or spec script for an existing television show.
ENGL A270 Survey of British Literature Before 1800
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 160
Read, analyze, and write on important British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A270H; students who complete ENGL A270 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A270H.
ENGL A270H Survey of British Literature Before 1800 Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 160
Read, analyze, and write on important British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A270; students who complete ENGL A270H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A270.
ENGL A275 Survey of British Literature After 1800
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 165
Read, analyze, and write on important British literary works after 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A275H; students who complete ENGL A275 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A275H.
ENGL A275H Survey of British Literature After 1800 Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 165
Read, analyze, and write on important British literary works after 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A275; students who complete ENGL A275H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A275.
ENGL A001N Grammar Within Reach - Noncredit
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course takes community members and college students through a review of grammar fundamentals and provides an opportunity to practice precise grammar and varied sentence styles that are immediately applicable to writing for the workplace and everyday life and for writing in college classes. This noncredit course is an optional support course; it is not a prerequisite for any other English course. This course can be paired with another English noncredit course for a certificate of competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A002N Reading for Success - Noncredit
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This Course supports students and community members in practicing fundamental reading and study strategies necessary for college success and success in the workplace and community at larger by practicing strategies including annotating and summarizing texts, finding the main idea and identifying supporting details, identifying the larger organizational strategy and stylistic devices used to support the claims and main points in a text. This noncredit course is an optional support course; it is not a prerequisite for any other English course. This noncredit course can be paired with another English noncredit course for a certificate of competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A003N Perfecting Paragraphs - Noncredit
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course takes students through the process of creating cohesive, organized, college-level paragraphs and essay sections in building essays for a variety of purposes and to be used for writing across many disciplines. This noncredit course is an optional support course; it is not a prerequisite for any other English course. This noncredit course can be paired with another English noncredit course for a certificate of competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A004N Building A College Essay - Noncredit
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course will take students through the process of building a single, focused college essay--from the planning and outlining stage, to creating a thesis or claim, to gathering support and evidence and integrating source material, then formatting per MLA guidelines. This noncredit course is an optional support course; it is not a prerequisite for any other English course. This noncredit course can be paired with another English noncredit course for a certificate of competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A006N Support Skills for English Composition
- Hours
- 1-6 lecture hours
This course will help students build various skills required in their English composition courses. These skills include sentence grammar, sentence fluency, paragraph and essay structure, reading comprehension, source integration, and research writing. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A010N Fundamentals of Analyzing Literature
- Hours
- 10-36 lecture hours
This course will guide students to read works of literature, written in the English language and in translation. Focusing on a single text, short series, or a limited group of related texts, this class will help students learn the methodologies of close reading and analysis to become more avid, savvy readers of texts of all kinds. This noncredit course is an optional support course; it is not a prerequisite for any other English course. This noncredit course can be paired with another English noncredit course for a certificate of competency. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ENGL A011N Literary Magazine Skills for Writers for Lifelong Learners
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
This class teaches students the basic skills necessary for producing a literary magazine. Students will learn elements of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and will have opportunities to participate in different aspects of the production experience such as soliciting submissions, critically reading submissions, copy editing, and/or production. Students will develop foundational critical reading, writing, and editorial skills for taking on greater editorial and production responsibilities in the future. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.