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ENGLISH 8 Multicultural American Literature

Units

4

(IV and VII.)

Writings from at least two historically underrepresented groups in California and the United States with particular attention to historical conditions of literary production. Considers in-depth how literary works relate to racial constructions, economic conditions, and/or social movements.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 9 Shakespeare

Units

4

(IV)

Plays by William Shakespeare are used to explore the playwright’s poetic gifts, theatrical imagination, and inquiry into human relationships and the human condition.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 10 Topics in English and American Literature

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken 3 times as topics vary

(IV)

Explores the diversity of human expression manifested in selected works of literature. By engaging with substantial literary texts, students will think critically about how meaning is created and how experience is interpreted in literary language.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

ENGLISH 11 Society, Law, and Literature

Units

4

(III or IV.)

Examines how works of literature represent and influence the relation between law and society. The primary readings will be works of literature, but selections of works of law, politics, and sociology may also be assigned.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 11C Society, Law, and Literature

Units

4

Corequisite

WRITING 60

Overlaps with ENGLISH 11

(III or IV.)

Linked with Writing 60. Explores how works of literature represent and influence the relation between law and society. The primary readings are works of literature, but selections of works of law, politics, and sociology may also be assigned.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 12 Young Adult Fiction

Units

4

(IV)

Traces the history and development of young adult (YA) fiction, with particular attention to the development of interpretive approaches to YA fiction that take into account YA fiction as a cultural phenomenon.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 15 Introductory Seminar in English: Topics in Literary Studies

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken 2 times as topics vary

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Discussion-based seminar on a faculty-chosen topic that introduces majors and those considering a major in English to interpretive methodologies and critical frameworks that characterize the field of English studies.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

ENGLISH 16 The Craft of Poetry

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

(IV)

Reading of selected texts to explore the ways in which these modes formulate experience. Students write several short analytic papers. Requires creative writing.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 17 The Craft of Fiction

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

(IV)

Reading of selected texts to explore the ways in which these modes formulate experience. Students write several short analytic papers. Requires creative writing.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH H80 Sanctuary: Medieval and Modern

Units

4

Restrictions: Campuswide Honors Collegium only

(III or IV)

Principles and significance of the practice of legal sanctuary in medieval English history, literature, and religion. Development of modern use of churches and other safe spaces in the American Civil Rights movement, immigrant sanctuary movements, and international asylum.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH H81 What is a Person?

Units

4

Restrictions: Campuswide Honors Collegium only

(III)

Contemporary debates about personhood in law, culture, and society. Beginning with the emergence of ideas of personhood in philosophy and theology, and culminating in the study of highly contested cases: slavery, abortion law, animal rights, corporate personhood, and artificial intelligence.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH H83 What is a University?

Units

4

Restrictions: Campuswide Honors Collegium only

(III)

The history and present of the modern university, with special attention to the history of the UC system. Problems of social justice, racial equality, class mobility in the university as well as student life and universities in popular culture.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 100 Introduction to Literary Theory

Units

4

Prerequisite

Three courses selected from ENGLISH 8, ENGLISH 9, ENGLISH 10, ENGLISH 11, ENGLISH 12, ENGLISH 15, ENGLISH 16, ENGLISH 17, LIT JRN 20, LIT JRN 21

Using Plato and Aristotle as points of departure, addresses a range of perspectives and problems in literary theory. To be taken by English majors in the junior year.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 101W Undergraduate Seminar in Critical Writing: Topics in Literary History

Units

4

Prerequisite

Three courses selected from ENGLISH 8, ENGLISH 9, ENGLISH 10, ENGLISH 11, ENGLISH 12, ENGLISH 15, ENGLISH 16, ENGLISH 17; or LIT JRN 20 and LIT JRN 21 and one course selected from the above list. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

(Ib)

Each instructor identifies a topic within literary history; special attention is given to mastering the conventions of academic argument and expression. To be taken as early as possible in the junior year.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

ENGLISH 102A Topics in Medieval and Renaissance Literature

Units

4

Prerequisite

Three courses selected from ENGLISH 8, ENGLISH 9, ENGLISH 10, ENGLISH 11, ENGLISH 12, ENGLISH 15, ENGLISH 16, ENGLISH 17. Or LIT JRN 20 and LIT JRN 21 and one course selected from the above list

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Studies of works representative of Medieval and Renaissance literature in English, with attention to literary history, treating at a minimum more than one author and more than one genre.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 102B Topics in Restoration and 18th-Century Literature

Units

4

Prerequisite

Three courses selected from ENGLISH 8, ENGLISH 9, ENGLISH 10, ENGLISH 11, ENGLISH 12, ENGLISH 15, ENGLISH 16, ENGLISH 17. Or LIT JRN 20 and LIT JRN 21 and one course selected from the above list

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Studies of works representative of Restoration and 18th-century literature in English, with attention to literary history, treating at a minimum more than one author and more than one genre.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 102C Topics in Romantic and 19th-Century Literature

Units

4

Prerequisite

Three courses selected from ENGLISH 8, ENGLISH 9, ENGLISH 10, ENGLISH 11, ENGLISH 12, ENGLISH 15, ENGLISH 16, ENGLISH 17. Or LIT JRN 20 and LIT JRN 21 and one course selected from the above list

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Studies of works representative of Romantic and 19th-century literature in English, with attention to literary history, treating at a minimum more than one author and more than one genre.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

ENGLISH 102D Topics in 20th-Century Literature

Units

4

Prerequisite

Three courses selected from ENGLISH 8, ENGLISH 9, ENGLISH 10, ENGLISH 11, ENGLISH 12, ENGLISH 15, ENGLISH 16, ENGLISH 17. Or LIT JRN 20 and LIT JRN 21 and one course selected from the above list

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Studies of works representative of 20th-century literature in English, with attention to literary history, treating at a minimum more than one author and more than one genre.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 103 Topics in Literature, Theory, and Criticism

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: Recommended: Upper-division students only

A series of lectures on and discussions of announced topics in literary criticism, theory, history, genres, modes, major authors.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 105 Multicultural Topics in Literatures in English

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: Recommended: Upper-division students only

Focuses on ethnic or minority literatures, or treats issues related to race and cultural identity.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

ENGLISH 106 Advanced Seminar: Topics in English Literature

Units

4

Prerequisite

(ENGLISH 101W or WRITING 101W) and (ENGLISH 100 and 102A) or (ENGLISH 100 and 102B) or (ENGLISH 100 and 102C) or (ENGLISH 100 and 102D) or (ENGLISH 102A and 102B) or (ENGLISH 102A and 102C) or (ENGLISH 102A and 102D) or (ENGLISH 102B and 102C) or (ENGLISH 102C and 102D) or (ENGLISH 103 and 102A) or (ENGLISH 103 and 102B) or (ENGLISH 103 and 102C) or (ENGLISH 103 and 102D) or (ENGLISH 105 and 102A) or (ENGLISH 105 and 102B) or (ENGLISH 105 and 102C) or (ENGLISH 105 and 102D) or (ENGLISH 100 and 103) or (ENGLISH 103 and 105) or (ENGLISH 100 and 105)

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Restrictions: Seniors and English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Capstone course. Provides intensive work on a topic within the area of literatures in English with particular attention to the theoretical, critical, or conceptual issues it raises, with the goal of producing a substantive research paper.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

ENGLISH 107 English in Action

Units

2

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Restrictions: English majors have the first consideration for enrollment

Career exploration for English majors connecting writing, close reading, critical analysis, and communication skills to diverse career paths including marketing, publishing, non-profits, technical writing, education, digital media. Special attention given to mentorship, job search strategies, resume writing, and interview techniques.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 160 Topics in English Language Film and TV

Units

4

Prerequisite

Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement

Repeatability: May be taken 2 times as topics vary

Focuses on the analysis of film and/or television traditions in the English-speaking world, from a historical, theoretical, or comparative perspective.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 198 Special Topics

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Directed group study of selected topics as arranged by instructor.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

ENGLISH 199 Independent Study

Units

1-4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

To be taken only when the materials to be studied lie outside the normal run of departmental offerings, and when the student will have no formal chance to pursue the subject. Research paper required.

Offered: Fall 2026 (7 sections)

ENGLISH 205 Master of English Seminar

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Studies in selected areas of literary history for Master of English students. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

ENGLISH 206 Master of English Research and Writing Colloquium

Units

2

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Studies in selected areas. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 207 Master of English Thesis Practicum

Units

2

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

A yearlong undertaking of original research and writing, developed in close coordination with a faculty mentor. Accordingly, the precise contents and contours vary by advisor and by project.

Offered: Fall 2026 (10 sections)

ENGLISH 208 Master of English Thesis Workshop

Units

4

Students practice the scholarly genres that they will use throughout their career as an academic. The ultimate goal is to move toward a finished piece of writing: a masters thesis.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 210 Studies in Literary History

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times as topics vary

Studies in selected areas of literary history. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

ENGLISH 255 Graduate Workshop in Academic Publishing

Units

4

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Reading and critique of student-authored essays with the goal of producing a publishable essay. Instructor leads discussion, meets with students individually, and provides an introduction to appropriate venues for publication and the process of submission, peer review, and revision.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGLISH 290 Reading and Conference

Units

4-12

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Studies in selected areas. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Offered: Fall 2026 (11 sections)

ENGLISH 291 Guided Reading Course

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

Studies in selected areas. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

ENGLISH 299 Dissertation Research

Units

4-12

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

A units-only course for students in the dissertation phase.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 398 Rhetoric/Teaching of Composition

Units

4

Readings, lectures, and internship designed to prepare graduate students to teach composition. Formal instruction in rhetoric and practical work in teaching methods and grading.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ENGLISH 399 University Teaching

Units

4

Grading Option: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Repeatability: May be taken unlimited times

A units-only course for students appointed as teaching assistants or associates.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)