English

This course is for ESL students at the low-intermediate level whose writing skills require additional preparation before entering ENGL 61 or ENGL 71. Emphasis is on writing compound and complex sentences. The course provides strategies for developing vocabulary and applying the rules of grammar and punctuation to English sentences.

This course is for ESL students at the low-intermediate level whose reading skills require additional practice before entering ENGL 62 or ENGL 72. Students work on vocabulary development and improving reading comprehension.

This course is for ESL students at the low-intermediate level whose reading skills require additional practice before entering ENGL 62 or ENGL 72. Students work on vocabulary development and improving reading comprehension.

This course focuses on the grammatical structures high-beginner English language learners need to function in both the real world and academic settings. The course emphasizes controlled and communicative practice through use of grammar in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score and by permission of the instructor.

This course is for ESL students at the intermediate level whose writing skills require additional preparation before entering ENGL 71 or ENGL 81. It provides strategies for developing vocabulary, applying the rule of grammar and punctuation, writing compound and complex sentences, and composing basic paragraphs.

This course is for ESL students at the intermediate level whose reading skills require additional practice before entering ENGL 72 or ENGL 82. Students work on vocabulary development and improving reading fluency and comprehension.

This course is for ESL students at the intermediate level whose listening and speaking skills require additional practice before entering ENGL 73 or ENGL 83. Students work on listening, speaking and interaction skills necessary for communicating in an academic environment. Emphasis is on experiential learning. Students are given opportunities to develop language competence by participating in various classroom, college and community activities.

This course focuses on the grammatical structures English language learners at a pre-intermediate level need to function in both the real world and academic settings. The course emphasizes controlled and commutative practice through use of grammar in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score and by permission of the instructor.

This course prepares ESL (English as a second language) students for college-level writing tasks. The course helps prepare students to write a variety of coherent, well-developed paragraphs and increases the student's fluency and independence in writing. Prerequisite: TOEFL score of 440 or demonstration of the same by written essay.

This course prepares ESL (English as a second language) students for college-level reading and study tasks. Students concentrate both on learning and applying the skills needed for comprehending various types of required college reading and learn the study strategies to prepare them for college success. Prerequisite: TOEFL score of 440 or demonstration of the same by written essay.

This course prepares ESL (English as a second language) students with the oral communication skills and listening comprehension strategies needed both for communicating with and understanding others in an academic environment. Prerequisite: TOEFL score of 440 or demonstration of the same by written essay.

This course focuses on the grammatical structures intermediate English language learners need to function in both the real world and academic settings. The course emphasizes controlled and commutative practice through use of grammar in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score and by permission of the instructor.

This course is designed for the ESL (English as a second language) student whose writing skills require additional preparation before entering ENGL 99 or ENGL& 101.

This course is designed to increase the confidence and success of the non-native speaker of English in college-level courses. The course focuses on developing reading, study and testing strategies.

This course is designed to increase the ESL (English as a second language) student's ability to understand and use both written and spoken American English at the college level.

This course will focus on the grammatical structures high-intermediate/advanced English language learners need to function in both the real world and academic settings. The course emphasizes controlled and commutative practice through the use of grammar in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score and by permission of instructor.

This course sharpens students' skills in textbook study, note taking and time management as well as in memory improvement and general classroom survival skills. It may not be taken simultaneously with ENGL 94 or ENGL 151. Students can enroll in the same lab course no more than three quarters regardless of the number of hours for which they enroll. Grading option: Pass/fail.

This course sharpens students' skills in textbook study, note taking and time management as well as in memory improvement, reading comprehension and classroom survival skills. Students also may be introduced to methods which increase reading rates and develop vocabulary. Prerequisite: SCC-Self-Placement.

This course focuses on helping students improve their reading. Students will practice various reading comprehension strategies, including vocabulary improvement, pre-reading, active reading, and organizing information. Prerequisite: SCC-Self-Placement.

This course offers students individually tailored composition skills through work on paragraphs and essays, sentence structure and mechanics. It is offered in either lecture or lab mode. In the lab mode, the content moves from the paragraph to the essay with emphasis on structure and mechanics, and students earn 5 credits. Students may enroll in the same lab course no more than three quarters regardless of the number of hours for which they enroll. Grading option: Pass/fail. Prerequisite: SCC-Self-Placement.

Students review paragraph development and write several essays. Principles governing sentence structure and punctuation are emphasized. This course may be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: SCC-Self-Placement. SFCC-2.0 grade in ENGL 97, current enrollment in or successful completion of ENGL 98, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.

This course develops and sharpens the basic principles of writing college-level essays. Students work on a series of essays to improve their ability to write clear, detailed prose and to use texts to support their claims. Competence in mechanics and standard English usage is assumed of all students taking ENGL& 101. Prerequisite: For SCC-Either completion of ENGL 99 with a P or a 2.0 or higher, or appropriate placement. For SFCC-Either completion of ENGL 99 with a P or a 2.0 or higher, or appropriate placement score(s).

This course teaches students research skills by emphasizing the development of critical reading habits, investigative proficiency, and the writing of expository and persuasive prose including documented research essays. Students work to understand academic audiences, increase their clarity and objectivity, and adhere to standard formats. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a 2.0 or higher.

Students read and discuss short stories, plays, and poetry with an emphasis on understanding and appreciating the richness and diversity of literature.

Students explore the verbal and thematic breadth of classic and contemporary fiction. Emphasis is on perceiving the techniques writers use to create an aesthetic experience for readers.

Students explore the themes, the craft, and the history of poetry, reading and interpreting a diverse selection of poems, with a focus on contemporary writers. Emphasis is on understanding the ways in which poets manipulate language to create meaning.

This advanced course is offered for students whose native languages are not English. Students learn and practice intensified reading and study strategies as well as other communication skills necessary for academic success. Prerequisite: Placement through assessment, permission of international student program adviser or permission of instructor.

This survey explores the progression of British literature from 1800 to the present, including the Romantic movement, the Victorian era, Modernism, and Post-Colonialism. Discussion topics include the relationship between writing and nature, the potential of literature to address injustice and other social issues, and the literary responses to war and other sources of cultural upheaval.

This course explores Shakespeare's plays and sonnets in light of the historical and social milieu of Elizabethan England. Students develop strategies for understanding Shakespeare’s language and analyzing his writings as literary expressions and cultural documents.

Students learn to communicate information about a particular art, science, trade or profession. The course emphasizes such skills as clarity, objectivity, audience analysis and adherence to format. Students use subjects within their intended majors or career fields to write business correspondence, memoranda, resumes, mechanism descriptions, progress reports and analytical research reports. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.

This course is an introduction to creative writing, with an emphasis on both reading and writing. We’ll do a close study of works of contemporary poetry and fiction to determine how a given work is put together and how writers achieve desired effects. We’ll write a series of poetry exercises and a series of fiction ones, and we’ll devote several classes to sharing each other’s work in progress, both informally and in workshops. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.

This course teaches creative writing for intermediate writers. It is the logical continuation of ENGL& 236; however, it also is suited for students who, provided they have had prior writing experience, wish to pursue specific writing projects or are interested in both receiving and dispensing constructive peer critique in an informal workshop setting. Students have the opportunity to balance class activities with individual writing interests. The emphasis is on writing as a serious craft, and the course focuses primarily on poetry and prose though other forms of writing also may be included. Prerequisite: ENGL& 236 or permission of instructor.

This class is a logical extension of ENGL& 101 and ENGL& 102, going beyond rhetorical modes and research skills to explore and practice the longer essay. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 in ENGL& 102.

This course surveys the cultural diversity of American literature, with an emphasis on writings from the 1950s to the present. Readings may be drawn from contemporary African American, Asian American, Latina/o, Native American, Jewish, LGBTQ, and/or other traditions.

This course surveys the writers and issues that formed American literature from the earliest known oral traditions through the Civil War. Discussion topics include the literary responses to historical events such as early contact between Europeans and American native groups, the establishment of the United States as a nation, and slavery; as well as stylistic and thematic innovations by American writers.

This survey course focuses on selected works of American writers from the Civil War to the present. Discussion topics include the development of cultural and ethnic literary traditions in an era of immigration and social change, as well as literary experimentation and challenges to earlier traditions.

This course examines the African American literary tradition through the works of key authors from pre-Civil War writings to the present, locating these works in cultural and historical contexts. Discussion topics include the use of writing to advance human rights, the relationship between identity and language use, and the connections between literature and other art forms.

This course explores the variety and cultural impact of the novel as a literary form. Students pursue a deeper appreciation and understanding of the genre and its practitioners. At the instructor’s discretion, the course may focus on a particular theme, subgenre, or historical period.

This course offers a comparative approach to the literature of Europe, Asia (including East Asia, the Middle East, and the Subcontinent), Africa, and the Americas. Readings explore both diversity and continuity in the written expression of multiple world cultures from the dawn of literacy to the Early Modern period.

This course emphasizes the themes, conventions, and techniques employed by women writers. Students analyze fiction, poetry, and drama written by women in order to gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for the literary contributions of women across class and cultural boundaries.

Students analyze, discuss and write about the literature of a particular genre, author or period. The course content varies and may include the following: Classical mythology, contemporary novels, mystery or crime fiction, historical novels, Western fiction, women writers, and Black and Chicano literature. The emphasis of each course is understanding the themes, conventions and techniques of the writers within the genre. The aim is to assist students in recognizing the ways in which literature reflects and challenges the values of its audience. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: Minimum of 2.0 in ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor.

This course emphasizes the writing of clear and direct prose for a variety of workplace audiences. Topics include usability in writing, communication as a form of problem-solving, research approaches appropriate to technical and professional fields, and visually effective document design. Credit will not be granted for both ENGL& 235 and ENGL 335. Prerequisite: Applied BAS degree students only.