FALL 2000 CLASS SCHEDULE

English CLASSES at the MORGAN HILL VINEYARD CAMPUS

ENGL 1A Composition
This is a writing course which emphasizes expository writing, argumentative writing, and critical reading of expository prose. It is meant to train students in clear thinking and reasoned support of ideas. Students will be given the opportunity to read models of good expository and argumentative prose and to learn the techniques of good writing. These include choosing appropriate subjects, developing restricted, unified and precise theses and presenting supporting evidence in a logical, lucid and effective manner. To achieve this end, students write no fewer than six essays and read at least five works, two of which are book length. CAN: ENGL 2, ENGL A
 
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination or English 250 with a grade of "C" of better.
Transferable: CSU; UC
Sect# Type Room Instructor Hours Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes Campus Date Start-End 
2079

LEC

MHV103

STAFF

3.00

3.0

Tu

0630P-0920P 65 MHV Full term

ENGL 9A Introduction to Creative Writing
This course introduces the writing of poetry, the short story and drama through numerous exercises designed to stimulate the writer's imagination. Aspects of writing also included are overcoming the inner critic and inner censor and other blocks to writing, rewriting, the value of peer evaluations, writing from life experiences and writing for sheer delight and inner satisfaction. CAN: ENGL 6
 
Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC
Sect# Type Room Instructor Hours Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes Campus Date Start-End 
2083

LEC

MHV104

BRETT T

3.00

3.0

W

0630P-0920P 65 MHV Full term

ENGL 9B Advanced Creative Writing
This class is a continuation of English 9A, with the emphasis shifting to publication. The genre of non-fiction will be the primary focus, but the genres of fiction will also be taught at a more comprehensive level than in English 9A. The process of finding a market for one's work will be followed step by step. The class may compile and publish Soaring, Gavilan's literary magazine, each spring semester
 
Prerequisite: English 9A
Transferable: CSU; UC
Sect# Type Room Instructor Hours Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes Campus Date Start-End 
2084

LEC

MHV104

BRETT T

3.00

3.0

W

0630P-0920P 65 MHV Full term

ENGL 9C Poetry Writing
This course includes the writing, reading, and critical discussions of various forms of poetry.
 
Prerequisite: English 9A
Transferable: CSU; UC
Sect# Type Room Instructor Hours Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes Campus Date Start-End 
2085

LEC

MHV104

BRETT T

3.00

3.0

W

0630P-0920P 65 MHV Full term

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