English AA-T

4.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 110 Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: ENGL C101

72 hours lecture. In this composition course for transfer to four year institutions, students develop composition, analytical, and critical reasoning skills through study of literary works (fiction, poetry, and drama). The course emphasizes critical analysis, principles of logic, use of research, and presentation of carefully reasoned written arguments while developing students' close reading skills and promoting an appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of literature. Students write several expository essays demonstrating sophisticated application of critical thinking skills to literature (total: 8,000 words). Approved for IGETC Area 1B, CSU GE Area A3, Local GE Area 3 or 4.

5.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 110 Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
Prerequisite: ENGL C101 Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in this honors course is limited to students enrolled in the associated course. Students will be required to read and comprehend challenging materials and analyze in depth a chosen topic appropriate for intensified study and be able to maintain a minimum standard of coursework at the honors level.

90 hours lecture. In this composition course for transfer to four year institutions, students develop composition, analytical, and critical reasoning skills through study of literary works (fiction, poetry, and drama). The course emphasizes critical analysis, principles of logic, use of research, and presentation of carefully reasoned written arguments while developing students' close reading skills and promoting an appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of literature. Students write several expository essays demonstrating sophisticated application of critical thinking skills to literature (total: 8,000 words). The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors course; the honors course also requires at least one extra paper assignment beyond that required in the non-honors course. Approved for IGETC Area 1B, CSU GE Area A3, Local GE Area 3 or 4.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 140 Survey of World Literature 1
Prerequisite: ENGL C070

54 hours lecture. This course 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 antiquity to the mid or late seventeenth century. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

4.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 140 Survey of World Literature 1
Prerequisite: ENGL C070 Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Honors Program or eligibility for this honors course as determined by the instructor.

72 hours lecture. This course 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 antiquity to the mid or late seventeenth century. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors course; the honors course also requires at least one extra research assignment. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 145 Survey of World Literature 2
Prerequisite: ENGL C101

54 hours lecture. This course 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. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

4.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 145 Survey of World Literature 2
Prerequisite: ENGL C101

Limitation on Enrollment: Honors courses limit enrollment to those students who are approved by the instructor or who are members of the Honors Program.

72 hours lecture. This course 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. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors course; the honors course also requires at least one extra research assignment. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 160 Survey of British Literature 1
Prerequisite: ENGL C101

54 lecture hours. This course surveys the literature written in the British Isles up to the last quarter of the 18th century. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 165 Survey of British Literature 2
Prerequisite: ENGL C101

54 lecture hours. This course surveys British literature from the late eighteenth century to contemporary British and post-colonial texts. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 130 Survey of American Literature 1
Prerequisite: ENGL C070

54 hours lecture. This course introduces students to America's literary traditions from their beginnings to the second half of the nineteenth century. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 135 Survey of American Literature 2
Prerequisite: ENGL C070

54 hours lecture. This literature course introduces students to American authors from the 1865 to the present. The course emphasizes analyzing texts and studying the intellectual, social, and cultural history of Americans. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
C-ID: ENGL 200 Introduction to Creative Writing
Advisory: ENGL C101

54 hours lecture. This course is an introduction to the craft of creative writing through the study and analysis of the works of established and peer writers. Students practice writing in various genres and are introduced to the workshop method. Approved for CSU GE Area C2, Local Area 3.

3.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C070

54 hours lecture. This course provides an introduction to Shakespeare's works, including discussion and analysis of selected plays (tragedies, comedies, and histories) and non-dramatic poetry. Some attention may be given to the historical, artistic, literary, theatrical, and social influences of Renaissance England contributing to the development of Shakespeare's literary achievements. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

4.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C070 Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Honors Program or eligibility for this honors course as determined by the instructor.

72 hours lecture. This course provides an introduction to Shakespeare's works, including discussion and analysis of selected plays (tragedies, comedies, and histories) and non-dramatic poetry. Some attention may be given to the historical, artistic, literary, theatrical, and social influences of Renaissance England contributing to the development of Shakespeare's literary achievements. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors course; the honors course also requires at least one extra research assignment. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3.

3.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C070

54 hours lecture. This course studies the literary achievements of women writers and examines the extent to which literature mirrors or shapes historical and social attitudes with particular emphasis on the roles, images, and concerns of women as expressed in literature. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

4.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C070 Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Honors Program or eligibility for this honors course as determined by the instructor.

72 hours lecture. This course studies the literary achievements of women writers and examines the extent to which literature mirrors or shapes historical and social attitudes with particular emphasis on the roles, images, and concerns of women as expressed in literature. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors class; the honors course also requires at least one extra research assignment. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.

3.0 Units
Prerequisite: ENGL C101

54 lecture hours. This course studies the contributions to American literature by African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and other ethnic minorities. It examines the extent to which literature mirrors or shapes historical and social attitudes, with particular emphasis on the roles, images, and concerns of ethnic groups as expressed in literature. Approved for IGETC Area 3B, CSU GE Area C2, Local GE Area 3 & 6.