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ENGL 1A:    Composition

Prerequisite: English 250 and English 260 or English 250 and SSCI 270A or 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
4291 LEC HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0810A - 0925A 1
4292 LEC SS203 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0945A - 1100A 1
4293 LEC HU103 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1
4294 LEC HOL1 O'NEAL T 3.0 TuTh 1030A - 1145A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4295 LEC MHG4 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 1030A - 1145A 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4296 LEC HU103 CANDELARIA X 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1 82
4297 LEC HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1
4298 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 F 1110A - 0200P 1
4299 LEC HU102 SCHWARTZ Y 3.0 MW 1245P - 0200P 1
4300 LEC HU103 LUOMA D 3.0 TuTh 1245P - 0200P 1
4301 LEC HU102 SCHWARTZ Y 3.0 MW 0400P - 0515P 1
4302   ONLINE CROOK E 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000  
Above class meets entirely online
4303   ONLINE CHAFFIN C 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
Above class meets entirely online
4751 LEC GHSB-7 LUOMA D 3.0 M 0310P - 0600P 6A
See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus
6080 LEC HU103 BRETT T 3.0 M 0630P - 0920P 1
6081 LEC HOL2 PARKER V 3.0 Tu 0630P - 0920P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
6082 LEC MHG3 JACKSON J 3.0 Th 0630P - 0920P  
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
4305 LEC HU103 LUOMA D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0925A 1
4306 LEC HU102 SANDLER S 3.0 F 0810A - 1100A 1
4308 LEC HU103 RICHARDS G 3.0 MW 0945A - 1100A 1
4309 LEC HU103 RICHARDS G 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P 1
4310 LEC HU103 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1245P - 0200P 1
4311 LEC CJ500 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 1245P - 0200P 1
4313   ONLINE HOOPER J 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000  
Above class meets entirely online
4314   ONLINE WARREN K 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000  
Above class meets entirely online
6083 LEC HU103 BRETT T 3.0 W 0630P - 0920P 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
4315 LEC HU102 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0925A 1
4316 LEC HOL1 WISDOM K 3.0 MW 0900A - 1015A 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4317 LEC MHG12 JAMES R 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4318 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 TuTh 1245P - 0200P 1
4319 LEC HU102 SCHWARTZ Y 3.0 MW 0215P - 0330P 1
4320   ONLINE CANDELARIA X 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000  
Above class meets entirely online
6084 LEC HU102 BRETT T 3.0 Th 0630P - 0920P 1

 

ENGL 2B:    Introduction to Multi-Cultural Literature

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2, F
Students will examine the concept of ethnicity in the context of contemporary American multi-ethnic literature: Native American, Hispanic American, Black American, Asian American. Students will critique this literature using the accepted elements of literary criticism. They will read and analyze selections from each literature and explain their results in journals, oral presentations, a research project and examinations.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4321 LEC SS216 LOOTS L 3.0 MW 1245P - 0200P  

 

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
6085 LEC SS214 RICHARDS G 3.0 Th 0630P - 0920P  

 

ENGL 5A:    Survey of American Literature - 1620 to 1865

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 14, ENGL SEQ. C
This course is a study of the masters of American literature covering the years 1620 to 1865 A.D.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4322   ONLINE JAMES R 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 

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
4323 LEC HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A  
6086 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 W 0530P - 0820P  

 

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
4324 LEC HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A  
6087 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 W 0530P - 0820P  

 

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
4325 LEC HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A  
6088 LEC HU102 CANDELARIA X 3.0 W 0530P - 0820P  

 

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
4326 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0200P - 0400P 13

 

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
4327 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0200P - 0400P 13

 

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
4328 LEC LI120 SMITH K 2.0 Th 0200P - 0400P 13

 

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
4329 IND HU111 RICHARDS G 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4330 IND HU112 CANDELARIA X 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4331 IND LI202 CROOK E 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4332 IND SS103 SALVIN C 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4333 IND SS109 WARREN K 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4334 IND SS109 WARREN K 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4818 IND LI120 SMITH K 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4819 IND LI120 SMITH K 2.0 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
4335 L/L SS203 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0925A 1 18
    LI171 TICE R   M 0945A - 1035A  
4336 L/L SS203 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0925A 1 18
    LI171 TICE R   W 0945A - 1035A  
4337 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 0945A - 1100A 1 18
    LI171 SALVIN C   F 0810A - 0900A  
4338 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 0945A - 1100A 1 18
    LI171 SALVIN C   F 0910A - 1000A  
4339 L/L SS203 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1 18
    LI171 CAMOZZI A   Tu 1110A - 1200P  
4340 L/L SS203 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1 18
    LI171 CAMOZZI A   Th 1110A - 1200P  
4341 L/L HOL1 WISDOM K 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1 18
      WISDOM K   M 1200P - 1250P  
4342 L/L HOL1 WISDOM K 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1 18
      WISDOM K   W 1200P - 1250P  
4343 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P 1 18
    LI171 SALVIN C   F 1010A - 1100A  
4344 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P 1 18
    LI171 SALVIN C   F 1110A - 1200P  
4345 L/L CH102 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1 1A 18
    SS203 HULL K   Tu 0835A - 0925A  
4346 L/L CH102 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1B 18
    SS203 HULL K   Th 0835A - 0925A  
4347 L/L SS203 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1245P - 0200P 1C 18
    LI171 HULL K   Tu 0210P - 0300P  
4348 L/L SS203 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 1245P - 0200P 1D 18
    LI171 HULL K   Th 0210P - 0300P  
4349 L/L SS203 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 0215P - 0330P 1 18
    LI171 CAMOZZI A   Tu 0110P - 0200P  
4350 L/L SS203 CAMOZZI A 3.0 TuTh 0215P - 0330P 1 18
    LI171 CAMOZZI A   Th 0110P - 0200P  
4351 L/L SS203 HIRASUNA S 3.0 MW 0400P - 0515P 1 18
    LI120 HIRASUNA S   M 0300P - 0350P  
4352 L/L SS203 HIRASUNA S 3.0 MW 0400P - 0515P 1 18
    LI120 HIRASUNA S   W 0300P - 0350P  
6089 L/L HOL1 PARKER V 3.0 Th 0530P - 0920P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
6090 L/L SS203 GRAY J 3.0 M W 0700P - 0850P 1 48

 

ENGL 260:    Preparation for College Reading

Prerequisite: Completion of English 420 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
4353 LEC SS111 TRACEY I 3.0 MW 0945A - 1100A 1
4354 LEC CH102 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1 1A
4355 LEC CH102 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1 1B
4356 LEC SS203 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1 1C
4357 LEC SS203 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1D
4358 LEC SS203 HOOPER J 3.0 F 1110A - 0200P 1
4359 LEC SS203 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1245P - 0200P 1
6091 LEC SS203 GRAY J 3.0 M W 0530P - 0645P 1 48

 

ENGL 420:    Reading Improvement

Prerequisite: English 438 or English 439 with a grade of 'C' or better or 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
4360 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1 2A
    LI120 SMITH K   Tu 0810A - 0900A  
4361 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1 2B
    LI120 SMITH K   Th 0810A - 0900A  
4362 L/L CJ500 WARREN K 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1 2C
    LI120 WARREN K   F 0910A - 1000A  
4363 L/L CJ500 WARREN K 3.0 MW 1030A - 1145A 1 2D
    LI120 WARREN K   F 1110A - 1200P  
4364 L/L SS111 CROOK E 3.0 TuTh 1100A - 1225P 1
      CROOK E   Th 1235P - 0125P  
4365 L/L SS111 CROOK E 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P 1
      CROOK E   Tu 1235P - 0125P  
6092 L/L SS111 GARDNER L 3.0 TuTh 0530P - 0645P 1 48

 

ENGL 420L:    Reading Improvement Lab

Transferable: No
Reading improvement lab for English 420.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4367 LAB LI200 CROOK E .0 W 0810A - 0900A 61
4368 LAB LI200 CROOK E .0 Th 0945A - 1035A 61
4369 LAB LI200 CROOK E .0 F 1010A - 1100A 61
4370 LAB LI200 CROOK E .0 M 1110A - 1200P 61
4371 LAB LI200 CROOK E .0 Tu 1245P - 0135P 61

 

ENGL 438:    Basic Literacy

Advisory: Assessment recommendation.
Transferable: No
This is an individualized remediation course designed for students with low-level literacy skills. Emphasis will be in the areas of spelling, grammar, and punctuation skill, and sentence and paragraph construction. The course will also help students build vocabulary, develop reading strategies for better comprehension, and improve study skills. This course may be repeated three times for credit. This is a credit/no credit course. 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
4372 LAB HU102 TRACEY I 2.0 MW 0810A - 0925A  
    LI120 TRACEY I   F 0810A - 0900A  

 

ENGL 440:    Basic Writing

Prerequisite: English 438 or English 439 with a grade of 'C' or better, or 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
4373 L/L SS111 HESSE D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0925A 1 18
    LI120 HESSE D   Tu 1110A - 1200P  
4374 L/L SS111 HESSE D 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0925A 1 18
    LI120 HESSE D   Tu 1235P - 0125P  
4375 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 0900A - 1015A 1 2A 18
    LI120 SMITH K   Tu 0910A - 1000A  
4376 L/L CJ500 SMITH K 3.0 MW 0900A - 1015A 1 2B 18
    LI120 SMITH K   Th 0910A - 1000A  
4377 L/L CJ500 WARREN K 3.0 MW 0900A - 1015A 1 2C 18
    LI120 WARREN K   F 1010A - 1100A  
4378 L/L CJ500 WARREN K 3.0 MW 0900A - 1015A 1 2D 18
    LI120 WARREN K   F 1210P - 0100P  
4379 L/L SS111 HESSE D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1 18
    LI120 HESSE D   Th 1110A - 1200P  
4380 L/L SS111 HESSE D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A 1 18
    LI120 HESSE D   Th 1235P - 0125P  
4381 L/L SS203 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P 1 18
    LI120 CROOK E   M 1010A - 1100A  
4382 L/L SS203 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P 1 18
    LI120 CROOK E   W 1010A - 1100A  
6093 L/L SS111 GARDNER L 3.0 TuTh 0700P - 0850P 1 48