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ENGL 081 English Fundamentals I
ENGL 082 English Fundamentals II
ENGL 091 Basic English I
ENGL 092 Basic English II
ENGL 096 Basic Writing I
ENGL 097 Basic Writing II
ENGL 100 Intermediate Grammar
ENGL& 101 English Composition I
ENGL& 102 Composition II
ENGL& 111 Introduction to Literature
ENGL& 112 Introduction to Fiction
ENGL& 113 Introduction to Poetry
ENGL& 114 Introduction to Drama
ENGL& 220 Introduction to Shakespeare
ENGL& 221 Introduction to Performance Shakespeare
ENGL& 235 Technical Writing
ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I
ENGL& 237 Creative Writing II
ENGL& 238 Creative Writing III
ENGL& 244 American Literature
ENGL 250 American Ethnic Literature
ENGL& 254 World Literature I
ENGL& 255 World Literature II

ENGL 081 English Fundamentals I 5 Credits
Introducing the mechanics of writing to students who have not acquired a basic Standard English sentence writing background. Focuses on parts of a sentence and how they relate to basic paragraphing.  Prerequisite: Placement test and/or instructor's permission.
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ENGL 082 English Fundamentals II 5 Credits
Continues the introduction of the mechanics of writing. Focuses on the simple sentence and its relation to a basic paragraph.  Prerequisite: Placement test and/or instructor's permission.
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ENGL 091 Basic English I 5 Credits
A basic course to teach the student sentence analysis skills to construct correct simple sentences. Prerequisite: College placement test into ENGL 091 and above READ 091 (or take READ 091 in the same quarter as ENGL 091).
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ENGL 092 Basic English II 5 Credits
A basic course to teach the student sentence analysis skills to construct correct  compound and complex sentences and to recognize and revise incorrect and confusing sentences. Prerequisite: Pass ENGL 091 and READ 092 (or take READ 092 in the same quarter as ENGL 092).
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ENGL 096 Basic Writing I 5 Credits
Advanced beginner's instruction and practice in the writing of grammatically accurate and varied sentences and in the developing of interesting, coherent, well supported, short essays. Prerequisite: College placement test into ENGL 096 and READ 096 (or pass ENGL 092 and READ 092).
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ENGL 097 Basic Writing II 5 Credits
Intermediate instruction and practice in the writing of grammatically accurate and varied sentences and in the developing of interesting, coherent, well supported, short essays. Prerequisite: Pass ENGL 096  and READ 096.
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ENGL 100 Intermediate Grammar 2.5 Credits
Focuses on elements of grammatical compound, complex, and compound/complex sentences and strategies for fitting these sentences together into unified and coherent paragraphs; covers punctuation and includes individual and group editing techniques, to help students be more independently successful in writing clear and complex prose for college-level courses across the disciplines. May be repeated for up to five credits. (Course runs five weeks and starts Week 1 and Week 6). Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 which may be taken concurrently or by referral from developmental education.
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ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 Credits
Develops ability to think, speak, write and read effectively. Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and feelings, to make a point, and develops reading skills to enable them to participate in their community and the world at large. Emphasizes both the process and the product of writing. This course was formerly known as WRIT 101, College Writing I. Prerequisite: Placement test (reading and writing) or placement test (reading) and diagnostic writing sample, or successful completion of ENGL 097 and READ 097.
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ENGL& 102 Composition II 5 Credits
Further develops students’ reading and writing skills at the advanced level.  Teaches how to write argumentative essays by conducting research, constructing and arguments, and using appropriate conventions.  Fosters an appreciation of an open attitude towards diverse points of view and the value of reasoned debate in a healthy community. This course was formerly known as WRIT 102, College Writing II. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, with a grade of "C" or better.
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ENGL& 111 Introduction to Literature 5 Credits
Explores narrative and its traditions as a distinctive form of creative expression. Develops strategies for reading, analysis, and interpretation. This course was formerly known as LIT 180. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ENGL& 112 Introduction to Fiction 5 Credits
Explores narrative and its traditions as a distinctive form of creative expression. Develops strategies for reading, analysis, and interpretation. This course was formerly known as LIT 181. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ENGL& 113 Introduction to Poetry 5 Credits
Explores poetry and its traditions as a distinctive form of creative expression and develops strategies for reading, analysis and interpretation. Students will write and read poetry. This course was formerly known as LIT 183. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission, or ENGL& 101 concurrently.
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ENGL& 114 Introduction to Drama 5 Credits
Explores plays and the history of staging and dramatic performance. Develops strategies for reading and understanding plays. Texts from ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and contemporary theater are used. This course was formerly known as LIT 182. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission or ENGL& 101 concurrently.
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ENGL& 220 Introduction to Shakespeare 5 Credits
Explores Shakespeare as a poet and dramatist of his time. Covers plays representing a varied selection of types and periods as well as non-dramatic poetry. Develops strategies for reading, analyzing, interpreting, and performing Shakespearean texts. This course was formerly known as LIT 220. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101, or instructor's permission.
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ENGL& 221 Introduction to Performance Shakespeare 5 Credits
Introduces Shakespeare as a dramatist of his time. A performance-based course including full-scale productions of either a complete Shakespearean play or major scenes from two separate plays. Develops strategies for reading, analysis, interpretation and performing. This course was formerly known as LIT 221. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission, or ENGL& 101 concurrently.
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ENGL& 235 Technical Writing 5 Credits
The study of effective technical and professional communication. Development of skills in proposal writing, technical report writing, business correspondence, graphic and oral presentations, electronic communication and basic research techniques. (Cross listed as WRIT 106) This course was formerly known as TCOM 106, Technical and Professional Com
munication. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101. Word processing skills recommended.
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ENGL& 236 Creative Writing I 5 Credits
Develops creative writing skills through reading and writing activities, focusing on fiction. Requires significant amount of creative writing and critical analysis of that writing by instructor and fellow writers in a workshop format. This course was formerly known as WRIT 221, Creative Writing: Fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor’s permission.
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ENGL& 237 Creative Writing II 5 Credits
Develops poetry writing skills through theory and practice. Students will study poetic theory, read and analyze poetry by selected published authors, and write and critically discuss their poetry both with peers in a workshop format and with the instructor. This course was formerly known as WRIT 222, Creative Writing: Poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ENGL& 238 Creative Writing III 5 Credits
Develops creative writing skills through reading and writing, focusing on the genres of memoir and creative non-fiction. Requires a significant amount of personal exploration, creative writing, and critical analysis of a variety of texts (published memoirs, student essays). Examine the subjective nature of truth and its relationship to the evolving genre of creative non-fiction. This course was formerly known as WRIT 223, Creative Nonfiction: Writing From Life. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ENGL& 244 American Literature I 5 Credits
American literature studied against the background of literary, cultural, political and social history.  Explores the relationship between growth of American society and emergence of American literature and develop their skills in literary analysis.  May focus on literary periods, distinctly American themes and genres, or the development of American culture and identity through gender, race, class and region. This course was formerly known as LIT 210, American Literature Survey. Prerequisite: "C" or higher in ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ENGL 250 American Ethnic Literature I 5 Credits
Focuses on the literary contributions of one or more ethnic groups in the United States. Students gain knowledge of themselves as readers with complex cultural identities. They also gain knowledge of literary texts by American ethnic writers as expressions that emerged from complex cultural, social, and historical circumstances and as opportunities to learn of experiences and cultures not their own and to encounter differing values. This course was formerly known as LIT 211. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ENGL& 254 World Literature I 5 Credits
Explores twentieth century literature from three or more regions from the world. Develops tools for reading and analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating area works. This course was formerly known as LIT 240, Contemporary World Literature. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission, and recommend completion of one course in the ENGL& 111 series or LIT 180 series.
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ENGL& 255 World Literature II 5 Credits
Explores Twentieth century literature in its social and cultural contexts from a designated area of the world. Develops tools for reading, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating area works. This course was formerly LIT 241, Contemporary Literature: (Variable Subtitles). Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or consent of the instructor; completion of one course in the ENGL& 111 or LIT 180 series is recommended.
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