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English

Students interested in imaginative forms like literature and film; the intersection of language and power; the historical, political, and cultural contexts and narratives that produce our understandings of race, gender, sexuality, and more; the intricacies of storytelling and creative expression; and the craft of argumentation will find an intellectual home in the English major. To study English is to achieve freedom of expression. By exposing you to the many ways people have written and talked, the English major can free you to read and write and think beyond what is normally asked of you. Inviting students to read across genres and media, historical periods, national and cultural traditions, and theoretical perspectives, all courses within the major introduce students to British, American, and Anglophone literature and cultural production, as well as world literature in translation, and offer extensive practice in the interconnected skills of close and careful reading, sustained and rigorous analysis and interpretation, and clear and convincing written communication. The English major thereby serves as a foundation for transfer-level study of literature and culture, rhetoric, and creative writing while also preparing students for a variety of post-graduate and career opportunities in: 

  • The Arts (as writers, editors, producers, and archivists in film, television, and music),
  • Journalism (as writers, investigative reporters, proofreaders, and editors for print and online magazines and newspapers), 
  • Publishing (as editors, agents, and book representatives), 
  • Education (for further study of literature at the graduate level, K-12 or college teaching, curriculum development), 
  • Law (as lawyers, paralegals, and investigators),
  • Medicine (as doctors, nurses, and clinicians), 
  • Psychology (as psychiatrists, psychologists, or social workers), 
  • The Sciences (as technical writers and editors), 
  • The Video Gaming Industry (as writers, editors, and marketers),
  • Business and Advertising (as researchers, copywriters, high-level assistants, public relations specialists, and more).

Department Contact Information

Chris Evans
cevans@occ.cccd.edu

Virginia Komenda
vkomenda@occ.cccd.edu

English department website

Credit Courses

ENGL A0053 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Basic Reading Skills  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
A sequence of reading lessons that will target reading rate growth, for students in the areas of vocabulary development and comprehension improvement. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A0113 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Intro to Literary Magazine Production  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Not Transferable.
This class teaches students the basics of producing a literary magazine. Students gain experience in soliciting and critically reading submissions, writing skills, copy editing, and production while developing foundational critical reading, writing, and editorial skills for taking on greater editorial and production responsibilities in the future. Students will work to produce a literary magazine to showcase the work of the OCC community. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.

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ENGL A1003 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Freshman Composition  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Instruction and practice in essay writing, including using analytical thinking, choosing a thesis, assembling and organizing supporting evidence, and developing a clear tone and appropriate style. Includes reading and analysis of published essays, practice in basic research skills, and in-class essay writing. This course may also be offered in the hybrid format. Students will be required to take part in a minimum of three hours of revision activities outside of class by going to the OCC Writing Center, working with the instructor during office hours, or other activities as determined by the instructor. Enrollment Limitation: ESL A100; students who complete ENGL A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for ESL A100. NOTE: All students enrolled in ENGL A100 must be present at the first class meeting. Absent students may lose their seats in the class. C-ID: ENGL 100.

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ENGL A1014 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Critical Reasoning: Fiction  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL A100 or ESL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on literature applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive/deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A101H; students who complete ENGL A101 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A101H. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL110, 120.

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ENGL A101H4 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Critical Reasoning: Fiction Honors  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL A100 or ESL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on literature applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive/deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A101; students who complete ENGL A101H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A101. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL 110, 120.

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ENGL A1023 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL A100 or ESL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze and write on works of non-fiction applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive and deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A102H; students who complete ENGL A102 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A102H. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL 105.

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ENGL A102H3 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Critical Reasoning: Nonfiction Honors  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL A100 or ESL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze and write on works of non-fiction applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive and deductive reasoning. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A102; students who complete ENGL A102H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A102. C-ID: ENGL 105.

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ENGL A1093 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Critical Reasoning and Writing for Science and Technology  
Prerequisite(s): ENGL A100 or ESL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on works about science and technology applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, and technical writing formats. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 105.

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ENGL A1173 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Narrative Journalism  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and JOUR A110.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A writing workshop focusing on student writing and marketing in-depth non-fiction feature articles. Emphasis will be on guiding students and developing interesting non-fiction stories from the idea stage through publication and finding suitable markets for publication. Enrollment Limitation: JOUR A117; students who complete ENGL A117 may not enroll in or receive credit for JOUR A117. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1193 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Creative Writing  
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Familiarizes students with writing techniques in fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting through close reading in all three genres, careful text analysis with an emphasis on methods, and extensive writing practice. Students will produce original work in three genres, which they will revise based on detailed responses from instructor and peers. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 200.

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ENGL A1213 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Short Story Workshop  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and ENGL A119.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A workshop class in short fiction, centered on discussing and evaluating students’ original work. Includes practical strategies for generating strong prose, based on techniques of published writers. For beginning, intermediate, or advanced writers. Students will be given the opportunity to submit work for publication in the Orange Coast Review. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1224 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Novel Writing I  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and ENGL A119.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A course focusing on student production in the novel form with emphasis on discussion, criticism and evaluation of student novel fragments or completed manuscripts. Designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers seeking practice and guidance in the novel craft. Discussion, criticism, and evaluation of student work. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1233 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Writing for Social Media  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Students will develop writing skills for social media while exploring the design and impact of digital and social media technologies for professional application in a wide variety of organizational situations. Students will analyze, think critically, research, develop, write, and discuss multiple topics in social media.

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ENGL A1263 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Poetry Writing  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and ENGL A119.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Emphasizing student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focuses primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student work. Designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers seeking practice and guidance in poetry writing. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1274 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Scriptwriting I  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and ENGL A119.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This is a writing workshop in which students gain professional insight into scriptwriting techniques for stage, television, and feature films. Students learn how to write a beginning and ending, synopsis, treatment, step outline, and a brief scene designated for the stage, as well as television or the movies. The class focuses on the discussion of student works and their evaluation by the instructor. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Literature  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course introduces representative works from major genres (fiction, novel, poetry and drama), develops students’ close reading and analytical writing skills, and promotes appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A140H; students who complete ENGL A140 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A140H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 120.

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ENGL A140H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Literature Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course introduces representative works from major genres (fiction, novel, poetry and drama), develops students’ close reading and analytical writing skills, and promotes appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A140; students who complete ENGL A140H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A140. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 120.

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ENGL A1413 Units (54 lecture hours)  
The Bible As Literature  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important Biblical works from both the Old and New Testament canon. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works, their origins and adoption. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A141H; students who complete ENGL A141 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A141H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A141H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
The Bible As Literature Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important Biblical works from both the Old and New Testament canon. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works, their origins and adoption. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A141; students who complete ENGL A141H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A141. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1433 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Children's Literature  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of children’s literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A143H; students who complete ENGL A143 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A143H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 180.

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ENGL A143H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Children's Literature Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of children’s literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A143; students who complete ENGL A143H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A143. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 180.

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ENGL A1473 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Science Fiction  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important works of science fiction. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A147H; students who complete ENGL A147 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A147H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A147H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Science Fiction Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important works of science fiction. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A147; students who complete ENGL A147H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A147. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1483 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Film As Literature  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on international and American films. Critically examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to film. Explore the styles in individual works and the commentary made on moral, social, and aesthetic issues. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A148H; students who complete ENGL A148 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A148H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A148H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Film As Literature Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on international and American films. Critically examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to film. Explore the styles in individual works and the commentary made on moral, social, and aesthetic issues. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A148; students who complete ENGL A148H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A148. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1503 Units (54 lecture hours)  
American Literature Before the 20th Century  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important early American literary works produced prior to the 20th Century. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A150H; students who complete ENGL A150 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A150H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 130.

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ENGL A150H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
American Literature Before the 20th Century Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important early American literary works produced prior to the 20th Century. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A150; students who complete ENGL A150H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A150. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: ENGL 130.

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ENGL A1513 Units (54 lecture hours)  
American Literature in the 20th Century  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important American literary works from the early 20th century to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A151H; students who complete ENGL A151 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A151H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. Lecture. C-ID: ENGL 135.

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ENGL A151H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
American Literature in the 20th Century Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important American literary works from the early 20th century to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A151; students who complete ENGL A151H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A151. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. Lecture. C-ID: ENGL 135.

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ENGL A1523 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Race, Culture, and Identity in Literature  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on texts by American writers, immigrant writers, and other writers that explore ethnicity, race, culture, sexuality, or ideology. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A152H; students who complete ENGL A152 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A152H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A152H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Race, Culture, and Identify in Literature Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on texts by American writers, immigrant writers, and other writers that explore ethnicity, race, culture, sexuality, or ideology. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A152; students who complete ENGL A152H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A152. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1563 Units (54 lecture hours)  
California Literature  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of California Literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A156H; students who complete ENGL A156 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A156H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A156H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
California Literature Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of California Literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A156; students who complete ENGL A156H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A156. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1603 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World Literature Through Renaissance  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, interpret, and write on influential and significant early World literary works in translation produced from antiquity through 1650. Works will be included from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A160H; students who complete ENGL A160 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A160H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A160H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World Literature Through Renaissance Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, interpret, and write on influential and significant early World literary works in translation produced from antiquity through 1650. Works will be included from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A160; students who complete ENGL A160H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A160. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1613 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World Literature Since Renaissance  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important World literary works in translation from the 1650's to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A161H; students who complete ENGL A161 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A161H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A161H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World Literature Since Renaissance Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important World literary works in translation from the 1650's to the present. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A161; students who complete ENGL A161H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A161. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1683 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Popular Fiction  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of Popular Fiction including popular novels, detective fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, romance, historical fiction, and graphic novel/comics. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1703 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Contemporary Literature  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important contemporary literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A170H; students who complete ENGL A170 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A170H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A170H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Contemporary Literature Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important contemporary literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A170; students who complete ENGL A170H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A170. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1733 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Women Writers  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important works by women writers. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A173H; students who complete ENGL A173 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A173H. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.

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ENGL A173H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Women Writers Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important works by women writers. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A173; students who complete ENGL A173H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A173. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1763 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World Mythology  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on myths and the literature based on mythic traditions. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned work. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A176H; students who complete ENGL A176 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A176H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A176H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World Mythology Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on myths and the literature based on mythic traditions. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned work. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A176; students who complete ENGL A176H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A176. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1793 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on literature and films of different genres, periods, and cultures that focus on culturally constructed images of males and females. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these films and texts. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A179H; students who complete ENGL A179 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A179H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A179H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on literature and films of different genres, periods, and cultures that focus on culturally constructed images of gender and sexuality. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, and/or historical elements related to gender, sexuality and sexual identity. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A179; students who complete ENGL A179H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A179. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1813 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Shakespeare  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on a range of Shakespearean texts including histories, comedies, tragedies, and problem plays. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A181H; students who complete ENGL A181 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A181H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A181H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Shakespeare Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on a range of Shakespearean texts including histories, comedies, tragedies, and problem plays. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A181; students who complete ENGL A181H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A181. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A1873 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Literary Theory  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Introduction to literary theory and interpretation with a focus on genre, textual analysis, and application of theoretical principles. Examines the influence of philosophy and history on perceptions of literature and will investigate relevant topics such as art, sexuality, economics, culture, power, and language. Some authors may include Barthes, Freud, Marx, Derrida, and Foucault. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A187H; students who complete ENGL A187 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A187H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A187H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Literary Theory Honors  
Advisory: ENGL A100.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Introduction to literary theory and interpretation with a focus on genre, textual analysis, and application of theoretical principles. Examines the influence of philosophy and history on perceptions of literature and will investigate relevant topics such as art, sexuality, economics, culture, power, and language. Some authors may include Barthes, Freud, Marx, Derrida, and Foucault. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A187; students who complete ENGL A187H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A187. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2223 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Novel Writing II  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
For students who have completed at least fifty pages of an original novel, this intermediate level writing workshop focuses on planning and developing the novel into a full-length manuscript. The course explores theory, technique and the practical discipline of writing fiction, and examines models from various genres (literary classics, historical fiction, detective fiction, romance, science fiction and others). In addition, students learn to write critiques demonstrating a working knowledge of literary technique and terminology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2263 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Poetry Writing II  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and ENGL A119.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
For students who have had some experience in writing and reading poetry, this intermediate course emphasizes student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focusing primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student poems with an emphasis on rewriting and building a portfolio of work. Designed for intermediate writers seeking continued practice and guidance in poetry writing. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2274 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Scriptwriting II  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This is a course for students who have completed at least one act (30 pages) of an original play or screenplay. The emphasis this semester will be on analyzing dramatic strategies in film, television, and theatre, with special attention given to bringing a short project to completion (30-60 pages). Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2323 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Novel Writing III  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This is an advanced writing workshop for students who have already completed more than 100 pages of an original novel. Students will focus on analysis of the elements of dramatic fictional structure through examination of works in progress. In addition to generating 50-100 new pages, students will read essays on craft and engage in research into the settings and circumstances of their characters in order to lend authenticity to the narrative. This course is designed to assist students in developing and revising manuscripts to meet contemporary publication standards. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2363 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Poetry Writing III  
Advisory: ENGL A100 and ENGL A119.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
For students who have experience with writing and analyzing poetry, this advanced course emphasizes student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focusing primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student work. This course will also incorporate learning the process for submitting poetry for publication as well as preparing students to give public readings. Designed for advanced writers who are looking to expand their reading audience. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2374 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Scriptwriting III  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An intermediate scriptwriting workshop for students who have completed at least 60 pages of an original work. The emphasis at this stage will be on the refinement of structure, tone, dialogue, and character, in service to the emerging themes of the work-in-progress. Students will read essays on craft and will engage in research into the circumstances and settings featured in their scripts. After generating 30-60 new pages, students will carefully revise and edit their work, resulting in the completion of a substantial portion of their full-length plays/screenplays. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2424 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Novel Writing IV  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This is a writing workshop for students who have completed more than 150 pages of an original novel. The course is designed to assist students in finishing their novels and prepare them to market professional manuscripts for publication. Students will research current standards for query letters and other submission procedures and apply them to the process of selling their work. Manuscripts submitted for workshop will meet contemporary publication standards. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

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ENGL A2474 Units (72 lecture hours)  
Scriptwriting IV  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
An advanced scriptwriting workshop for students who have completed at least 90 pages of an original work. The emphasis this semester will be on completing and marketing a saleable feature-length screenplay, theatrical play, original pilot, or spec script for an existing television show. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.

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ENGL A2703 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Survey of British Literature Before 1800  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A270H; students who complete ENGL A270 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A270H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL 160.

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ENGL A270H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Survey of British Literature Before 1800 Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A270; students who complete ENGL A270H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A270. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL 160.

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ENGL A2753 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Survey of British Literature After 1800  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important British literary works after 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A275H; students who complete ENGL A275 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A275H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL 165.

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ENGL A275H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Survey of British Literature After 1800 Honors  
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment requires appropriate placement or eligibility for Freshman Composition.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Read, analyze, and write on important British literary works after 1800. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL A275; students who complete ENGL A275H may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL A275. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. C-ID: ENGL 165.

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