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ENGL 1A:    Composition

Prerequisite: English 250 and English 260 or English 250 and SSCI 270A or English 250 and SSCI 270B with a grade of 'C' or better or satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A2; IGETC: 1A; GAV-GE: A2; CAN: ENGL 2, ENGL SEQ. A
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 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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0265   ONLINE CHAFFIN C 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
0266   ONLINE CHAFFIN C 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
0267 LEC HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A 1
0268 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 F 0810A - 1120A 1
0269 LEC HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1
0270 LEC HOL1 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
0271 LEC HU103 LUOMA D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1
0272 LEC MHG3 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
0273 LEC HU103 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 1
0274 LEC HU103 WISDOM K 3.0 MW 1255P - 0220P 1
0275 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 1255P - 0220P 1
0276 LEC HU102 LAU D 3.0 MW 0230P - 0355P 1
0277 LEC HU103 O'NEAL T 3.0 TuTh 0400P - 0525P 1
0750 LEC LOHS LUOMA D 3.0 M 0330P - 0655P 69
See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus
2079 LEC HU103 O'NEAL T 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0910P 1
2080 LEC HOL1 BRETT T 3.0 Th 0600P - 0910P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
2081 LEC MHG10 KOVACS M 3.0 M 0630P - 0940P 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

ENGL 1B:    Composition and Literature

Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of "C" or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C ; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 4, ENGL SEQ. A
English 1B continues the work begun in 1A, but now the emphasis shifts to writing expository prose in conjunction with reading and analyzing imaginative literature. Students are to write as fledgling critics and use the text as a basis for other forms of reflection. The reading requirement includes short stories, poetry, drama, and at least two novels. Course work will also include fundamentals of research writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0278   ONLINE WISDOM K 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
0279   ONLINE WISDOM K 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
0280 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A 1
0281 LEC HU102 SANDLER S 3.0 F 0810A - 1120A 1
0282 LEC HU102 RICHARDS G 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A  
0283 LEC HU102 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1255P - 0220P 1
0284 LEC HU102 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 0230P - 0355P  
2082 LEC HU103 BRETT T 3.0 W 0600P - 0910P 1

 

ENGL 1C:    Critical Reasoning and Writing

Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of "C" or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A3; IGETC: 1B; GAV-GE: C2
This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 1A. The emphasis is on critical analysis of arguments and the development of the ability to integrate the principles of critical thinking into essay writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0285   ONLINE CANDELARIA X 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
0286 LEC HU102 JAMES R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A 1
0287 LEC MHG3 VILLARREAL A 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
0288 LEC HU102 LAU D 3.0 MW 0400P - 0525P 1
2083 LEC HU102 BRETT T 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0910P 1

 

ENGL 2C:    Introduction to Film and Fiction

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2
This is a literature course in analysis of the novel and film as art forms. The student will read several novels, view the films based on the novels, and discuss the difference in techniques, both orally and in writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2084 LEC SS214 RICHARDS G 3.0 W 0630P - 0940P 1

 

ENGL 2F:    Children's Literature

Prerequisite: English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2
A survey of texts for elementary and intermediate grades, with a focus on literary analysis, criticism and evaluation. Study of historical backgrounds and development of genres of children's literature in a cross section of cultures. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0289   ONLINE CROOK E 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 

ENGL 4A:    British Literature - 449 to 1798 A.D.

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 8, ENGL SEQ. B
This course is a study of the masters of British literature. In English 4A the student studies the years 449 through 1798 A.D.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0290 LEC HU102 JAMES R 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1

 

ENGL 9A:    Introduction to Creative Writing

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 6
This course includes the writing, reading, and critical discussions of various forms of poetry and fiction.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2085 LEC SS205 CANDELARIA X 3.0 W 0530P - 0840P  

 

ENGL 9B:    Advanced Creative Writing

Prerequisite: English 9A with a grade of credit or C or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2
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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2086 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 W 0530P - 0840P  

 

ENGL 9C:    Poetry Writing

Prerequisite: English 9A with a grade or credit or C or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; GAV-GE: C2
This course includes the writing, reading, and critical discussions of various forms of poetry.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2087 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 W 0530P - 0840P  

 

ENGL 12A:    Tutoring Writers: Training, Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0291 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 1 4A
0759 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0764 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A

 

ENGL 12B:    Tutoring Writers: Training, Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0292 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0293 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0760 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A

 

ENGL 12C:    Tutoring Writers: Training, Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0294 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0295 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0761 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 0230P - 0425P 4A

 

ENGL 12D:    Tutoring Writers: Training, Theory & Practice

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of compositional theory, the writing process, peer-to-peer communication, interacting with faculty and educational institutions and effective responses to writing will be covered. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the basic history, methodology and practice of writing pedagogy while developing a writing community that aids in connecting them to their own writing practice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0296 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0297 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A
0762 LEC LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 0230P - 0435P 4A

 

ENGL 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0829 IND HU112 CANDELARIA X 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
0830 IND HU112 CANDELARIA X 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 

ENGL 250:    Practical Writing

Prerequisite: English 440 or ESL 563 with a grade of 'C' or better or satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: GAV-GE: A2
This course covers writing clear, correct, effective essays and learning preliminary research skills.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0298 L/L SS203 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A 1 18
    LI120 TICE R 3.0 F 0810A - 0910A  
0299 L/L SS203 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A 1 18
    LI120 TICE R 3.0 F 0920A - 1020A  
0300 L/L SS203 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A 1 18
    LI171 CONDON D 3.0 Tu 1010A - 1110A  
0301 L/L SS203 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A 1 18
    LI171 CONDON D 3.0 Th 1010A - 1110A  
0302 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18 1B
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Tu 0945A - 1045A  
0303 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18 1D
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Tu 1120A - 1220P  
0304 L/L HOL1 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      SALVIN C 3.0 M 1115A - 1215P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
0305 L/L HOL1 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      SALVIN C 3.0 W 1115A - 1215P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
0306 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18 1F
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 0945A - 1045A  
0307 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18 1H
    LI120 SMITH K 3.0 Th 1120A - 1220P  
0308 L/L SS203 JACKSON J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 18
    LI171 JACKSON J 3.0 Tu 1120A - 1220P  
0309 L/L SS203 JACKSON J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 18 82
    LI171 JACKSON J 3.0 Th 1120A - 1220P  
0310 L/L HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 18 82 97
    SS205 MORA G 3.0 W 0945A - 1045A  
0311 L/L HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 18 82 97
    SS205 MORA G 3.0 M 0945A - 1045A  
0312 L/L SS210 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 1255P - 0220P 1 18
    LI171 CAMOZZI A 3.0 Tu 0230P - 0330P  
0313 L/L SS210 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 1255P - 0220P 1 18
    LI171 CAMOZZI A 3.0 Th 0230P - 0330P  
0314 L/L SS203 GATEWOOD J 3.0 MW 0400P - 0525P 1 18
    LI120 GATEWOOD J 3.0 M 0245P - 0345P  
0315 L/L SS203 GATEWOOD J 3.0 MW 0400P - 0525P 1 18
    LI120 GATEWOOD J 3.0 W 0245P - 0345P  
0818 L/L SS111 SOLTIS M 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A  
    LI171 SOLTIS M 3.0 M 0835A - 0935A  
0819 L/L SS111 SOLTIS M 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A  
    LI171 SOLTIS M 3.0 W 0835A - 0935A  
2089 L/L SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 TuTh 0530P - 0735P 1 18 2B
2090 L/L MHG13 GRAY J 3.0 M W 0700P - 0905P 1 18 2D
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

ENGL 260:    Preparation for College Reading

Prerequisite: Completion of English 420 or ESL 562 with a grade of 'C' or better or Assessment recommendation.
Transferable: GAV-GE: A3
This is a course presenting strategies in the technique and practice of college level critical reading and thinking skills.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0316 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 97
0317 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 97
0318 LEC SS203 JACKSON J 3.0 F 1030A - 0140P 1
0319 LEC CJ500 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1 1A
0320 LEC CJ500 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1 1C
0321 LEC CJ500 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1 1E
0322 LEC CJ500 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1 1G
0323 LEC SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 TuTh 0400P - 0525P 1 2A
2091 LEC MHG13 GRAY J 3.0 M W 0530P - 0655P 2C
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

ENGL 420:    Reading Improvement

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: No
This is a practical, "how to" course teaching various methods of learning and reading college material. Using group and individual instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills, the students will increase their ability to survive academically, to profit, grow and succeed in all college courses, and to enjoy reading and learning. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0324 L/L CJ500 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 1J
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 Tu 0835A - 0935A  
0325 L/L CJ500 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 1K
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 Th 0835A - 0935A  
0326 L/L HU103 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1
    SS111 CROOK E 3.0 Tu 1120A - 1220P  
0327 L/L HU103 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 1
    SS111 CROOK E 3.0 Th 1120A - 1220P  
0328 L/L SS203 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 1 1M
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 Tu 0230P - 0330P  
0329 L/L SS203 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 1 1L
    SS216 HOOPER J 3.0 Th 0230P - 0330P  
0330 L/L SS111 HIRASUNA S 3.0 MW 1255P - 0220P 1
      HIRASUNA S 3.0 M 0230P - 0330P  
0758 L/L SS111 HIRASUNA S 3.0 MW 1255P - 0220P  
      HIRASUNA S 3.0 W 1145A - 1245P  
2092 L/L HOL6 PARKER V 3.0 TuTh 0530P - 0735P 2F
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

ENGL 439:    Basic Grammar and Reading

Advisory: Assessment recommendation.
Transferable: No
This is a remediation course introducing basic reading and writing strategies, as well as study skills. Group and individual instruction will be used to build vocabulary, increase reading comprehension, develop study skills, and apply basic grammar to writing. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements. This is a credit/no credit course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0340 L/L SS203 TICE R 4.0 MW&1 1120A - 1245P  
    LI120 TICE R 4.0 F&1 1030A - 1235P  

 

ENGL 440:    Basic Writing

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: No
This is an intensive study and application of basic grammar, sentence, and essay writing skills within the context of composing short essays. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0341 L/L SS111 GIER J 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A 1 18
    LI120 GIER J 3.0 M 1120A - 1220P  
0342 L/L SS111 GIER J 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A 1 18
    LI120 GIER J 3.0 W 1255P - 0155P  
0343 L/L SS203 GIER J 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18
    LI120 GIER J 3.0 W 1120A - 1220P  
0344 L/L SS111 CROOK E 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 18
    LI120 CROOK E 3.0 M 1010A - 1110A  
0345 L/L SS111 CROOK E 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1 18
    LI120 CROOK E 3.0 W 1010A - 1110A  
0346 L/L SS203 GIER J 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A 1 18
    LI120 GIER J 3.0 M 1255P - 0155P  
0347 L/L CJ500 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 1 18 1O
    LI120 HULL K 3.0 Tu 0835A - 0935A  
0348 L/L CJ500 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 1 18 1N
    LI120 HULL K 3.0 Th 0835A - 0935A  
0349 L/L SS203 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1255P - 0220P 1 18 1P
    LI120 HULL K 3.0 Tu 0230P - 0330P  
0350 L/L SS203 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1255P - 0220P 1 18 1Q
    SS216 HULL K 3.0 M 1130A - 1230P  
2093 L/L HOL6 PARKER V 3.0 TuTh 0740P - 0945P 2E
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site