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ENGL 71 BASIC WRITING AND EDITING 5 Units Fee. $1. [Recommended Preparation: ESL 40 and 104, or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College ESL Assessment or English Assessment or equivalent.] Focuses on the writing of paragraphs and short essays. Emphasizes the writing process. Includes paragraph structure, sentence construction, editing for grammar, usage, and punctuation errors. Integrates reading with writing and critical thinking assignments. [ND]
ENGL 71 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75364 ENGL 71 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Parrish,Kathy 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 114 INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION 4 Units Fee $1. [Prerequisite: ENGL 71 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College English Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Prepares students for college-level composition by emphasizing a thorough step-by-step approach to writing short essays. Introduces research and documentation techniques. Includes readings as models for analysis and writing. [D; CSU]
ENGL 114 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73121 ENGL 114 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Ball,Fredric 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73122 ENGL 114 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Parrish,Kathy 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73123 ENGL 114 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Adlparvar,Tina 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73124 ENGL 114 504 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Adlparvar,Tina 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73125 ENGL 114 505 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Tiedemann,Lisa 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 115 READING AND COMPOSITION: EXPOSITION AND ARGUMENTATION 4 Units Fee: $1. [Prerequisite: ENGL 114 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College English Assessment or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides instruction and practice in reading and writing expository and argumentative essays. Emphasizes principles of organization, logical reasoning, essay development, and library and Internet research techniques. Includes drafting, revising, and editing written work. Uses reading selections for discussion, topics for writing assignments, and examples of effective writing. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 115 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73175 ENGL 115 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Degnan,Kevin 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73176 ENGL 115 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73177 ENGL 115 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73178 ENGL 115 504 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Phelps,Jason 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73179 ENGL 115 506 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Phelps,Jason 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73180 ENGL 115 507 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Degnan,Kevin 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73181 ENGL 115 508 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Brown,Beth 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/13/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 116 CRITICAL THINKING AND COMPOSITION 4 Units Fee: $1. [Prerequisite: ENGL 115 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: ENGL 220 or equivalent.] Provides instruction and practice in drafting, revising, and editing argumentative and analytical essays, including a research essay. Emphasizes writing and reading using principles of sound critical thinking applied to various texts, including non-fiction and/or literature [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 116 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73207 ENGL 116 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Vargas,Michaela 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73208 ENGL 116 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Vargas,Michaela 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73209 ENGL 116 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73210 ENGL 116 504 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Goodman,Rhonda 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73211 ENGL 116 505 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Goodman,Rhonda 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
73212 ENGL 116 506 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Kennedy,Martha 8 0*
ONLINE Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/12/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 117A CREATIVE WRITING I 3 Units [Prerequisite: ENGL 115 or equivalent.] Focuses on the theory of writing in the major genres with an emphasis on basic concepts and techniques. Includes the writing and analysis of fiction, drama, and poetry. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 117A Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73224 ENGL 117A 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 117B CREATIVE WRITING II 3 Units [Prerequisite: ENGL 117A or equivalent.] Covers intermediate training in theory and practice of writing major creative genres with an emphasis on intermediate concepts and techniques. Includes fiction, plays, poetry, and creative nonfiction. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 117B Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73228 ENGL 117B 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 117C CREATIVE WRITING III 3 Units [Prerequisite: ENGL 117B or equivalent.] Covers the theory and practice of writing the major creative genres with an emphasis on highly accomplished creative writing in fiction, plays, poetry, and creative nonfiction. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 117C Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73232 ENGL 117C 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 30*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 175A ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE NON FICTION I 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent.] Focuses on the theory of writing creative nonfiction with an emphasis on basic concepts and techniques. Includes the writing and/or analysis of creative nonfiction: the memoir; the personal essay; literary journalism; cultural criticism; autoethnography; and feature articles, including travel, science, music, or nature writing.[D; CSU]
ENGL 175A Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74984 ENGL 175A 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Derilo,Jennifer 18 14*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 175B ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE NON FICTION II 3 Units [Prerequisite: ENGL 175A or equivalent.] Focuses on the theory of writing creative nonfiction with an emphasis on intermediate concepts and techniques. Includes the writing and/or analysis of creative nonfiction: the memoir; the personal essay; literary journalism; cultural criticism; autoethnography; and feature articles, including travel, science, music, or nature writing. [D; CSU]
ENGL 175B Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74985 ENGL 175B 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Derilo,Jennifer 18 29*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 175C ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE NON FICTION III 3 Units [Prerequisite: ENGL 175B or equivalent.] Focuses on the theory of writing creative nonfiction with an emphasis on advanced concepts and techniques. Includes the writing and/or analysis of creative nonfiction: the memoir; the personal essay; literary journalism; cultural criticism; autoethnography; and feature articles, including travel, science, music, or nature writing. [D; CSU]
ENGL 175C Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
74986 ENGL 175C 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Derilo,Jennifer 18 30*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 220 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent.] Introductory study of imaginative literature designed for the beginning literature student. Emphasis on reading and discussion of fiction, drama, and poetry. Recommended as preparation for ENGL 116 and specialized literature classes. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 220 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73240 ENGL 220 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Derilo,Jennifer 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 255 TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 116 or equivalent; or ENGL 220 and 115, or equivalent.] Surveys literature written in the twentieth and early twenty-first century (not limited to English-language literature), including significant movements and seminal authors. Focuses on the relationship between literary movements, influential writers, and the cultural climate of this time period. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 255 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73245 ENGL 255 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Eudy,Heather 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
ENGL 260 MYTHOLOGY IN LITERATURE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 116 or equivalent; or ENGL 220 and 115, or equivalent.] Exploration of classical Greek and Roman myths and their impact on contemporary literature, comparison of archetypal themes and motifs from myths of ancient cultures from around the world, and analysis of the significance of myth in describing the human condition and in shaping cultural values. [D; CSU; UC]
ENGL 260 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
73246 ENGL 260 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Pollock,Harriet 18 0*
ONLINE Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 13 Total Sections: 28
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