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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
4311   ONLINE DRAEGAN K 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
4312   ONLINE CROOK E 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
4313 LEC SS111 PIRANI A 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1
4314 LEC HU103 MCMILLEN J 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
4315 LEC MHG4 GATEWOOD J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4316 LEC HU103 WISDOM K 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
4317 LEC HOL1 MORA G 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4318 LEC HU103 MCMILLEN J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1
4319 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 F 0945A - 1250P 1
4320 LEC HU103 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
4321 LEC SS203 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 82
4322 LEC SS203 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1
4323 LEC HU103 WILSON J 3.0 MW 0230P - 0350P 1
4324 LEC HU103 JACKSON S 3.0 TuTh 0400P - 0520P 1
4325   HU102 CROOK E 3.0 Th 1120A - 1240P 13
Above class meets entirely online
6088 LEC HOL2 BRETT T 3.0 M 0600P - 0905P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
6089 LEC HU103 PIRANI A 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0905P 1
6090 LEC MHG3 MCMILLEN J 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P 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
4326   ONLINE WISDOM K 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38
Above class meets entirely online
4327 LEC ONLINE HOOPER J 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1 38 61
Above class meets entirely online
4328 LEC MHG10 ORAL M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4329 LEC HU102 RICHARDS G 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1
4330 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 F 0945A - 1250P 1
4331 LEC HU102 CROOK E 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
4332 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
4333 LEC HU103 ORAL M 3.0 TuTh 0230P - 0350P 1
6091 LEC HU102 BRETT T 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P 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
4334 LEC ONLINE CANDELARIA X 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 1
Above class meets entirely online
4335 LEC HU102 WISDOM K 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1
4336 LEC HOL1 MORA G 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4337 LEC HU102 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0210P 1
4338 LEC HU102 LUOMA D 3.0 MW 0230P - 0350P 1
4339 LEC HU102 ORAL M 3.0 TuTh 0400P - 0520P  
6092 LEC HU103 BRETT T 3.0 W 0600P - 0905P 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
6093 LEC SS214 RICHARDS G 3.0 W 0630P - 0935P  

 

ENGL 2F:    Children's Literature

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-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
4340   HU102 CROOK E 3.0 Tu 1120A - 1240P 13
Above class meets entirely online

 

ENGL 5B:    Survey of American Literature - 1865 to Present

Prerequisite: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 16, ENGL SEQ. C
This course is a study of the masters of American literature covering the years 1865 A.D. to the present. Note: Need not be taken in sequence.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4341 LEC SS110 OSIKOMAIYA J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P  

 

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
4342 LEC SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
6094 LEC HOL6 SALVIN C 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

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
4343 LEC SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
6095 LEC HOL6 SALVIN C 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

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
4344 LEC SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P  
6096 LEC HOL6 SALVIN C 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

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
4345 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0400P  

 

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
4346 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0400P  

 

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
4347 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0400P  

 

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
4348 LEC LI120 SMITH K 1.0 M 0230P - 0400P  

 

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
4349 IND LI120 SMITH K 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4350 IND LI120 SMITH K 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22

 

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
4351 L/L SS203 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 TICE R   F 0810A - 0900A  
4352 L/L SS203 TICE R 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 TICE R   F 0910A - 1000A  
4353 L/L SS203 LEVINE R 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 LEVINE R   M 0810A - 0900A  
4354 L/L SS203 LEVINE R 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI120 LEVINE R   W 0810A - 0900A  
4355 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
    LI171 SALVIN C   M 0845A - 0935A  
4356 L/L HU102 SALVIN C 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
    LI171 SALVIN C   W 0845A - 0935A  
4357 L/L HOL6 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      SALVIN C   Tu 0845A - 0935A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4358 L/L HOL6 SALVIN C 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      SALVIN C   Th 0845A - 0935A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4359 L/L SS203 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI171 CONDON D   Tu 1120A - 1210P  
4360 L/L SS203 CONDON D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 18
    LI171 CONDON D   Th 1120A - 1210P  
4361 L/L MHG11 GATEWOOD J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 18
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
      GATEWOOD J   Tu 0845A - 0935A  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4362 L/L MHG11 GATEWOOD J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 18
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
    MHG10 GATEWOOD J   Th 1010A - 1100A  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
4363 L/L PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 1C
    LI120 SMITH K   Tu 0110P - 0200P  
4364 L/L PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 1D
    LI120 SMITH K   Th 0110P - 0200P  
4365 L/L SS111 WILSON J 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1 18
    LI120 WILSON J   M 1150A - 1240P  
4366 L/L SS111 WILSON J 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1 18
    LI120 WILSON J   W 1150A - 1240P  
4367 L/L HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0220P 1 1A
    LI120 HOOPER J   Tu 1010A - 1100A  
4368 L/L HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1250P - 0220P 1 1B
    LI120 HOOPER J   Th 1010A - 1100A  
4371 L/L SS203 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0400P - 0520P 1 18
    LI171 SANDLER S   M 0300P - 0350P  
4372 L/L SS203 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0400P - 0520P 1 18
    LI171 SANDLER S   W 0300P - 0350P  
6097 L/L SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 M W 0700P - 0820P  
      GARDNER L   W 0830P - 0920P  
6098 L/L SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 M W 0700P - 0820P  
      GARDNER L   M 0830P - 0920P  
6099 L/L HOL5 PARKER V 3.0 TuTh 0700P - 0820P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      PARKER V   Tu 0830P - 0920P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
6100 L/L HOL5 PARKER V 3.0 TuTh 0700P - 0820P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      PARKER V   Th 0830P - 0920P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs 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
4373 LEC HU102 HULL K 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
4374 LEC SS203 HULL K 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
4375 LEC PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 1D
4376 LEC PB5 SMITH K 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A 1 1C
4377 LEC SS203 HIRASUNA S 3.0 F 0945A - 1250P 1
4378 LEC HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 1B
4379 LEC HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1 1A
4380 LEC SS203 HULL K 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
6101 LEC SS203 GARDNER L 3.0 M W 0530P - 0650P 1
6102 LEC HOL5 PARKER V 3.0 TuTh 0530P - 0650P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs 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
4381 L/L SS111 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
    SS216 WITHERS M   Tu 0945A - 1035A  
4382 L/L SS111 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1
    SS216 WITHERS M   Th 0945A - 1035A  
4383 L/L HOL2 RAIMONDO J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      RAIMONDO J   F 1010A - 1100A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4384 L/L HOL2 RAIMONDO J 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1105A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      RAIMONDO J   F 1110A - 1200P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4385 L/L SS111 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1
    HU104 WITHERS M   Th 1250P - 0140P  
4386 L/L SS111 WITHERS M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 1
    HU104 WITHERS M   Tu 1250P - 0140P  
4387 L/L HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
    SS216 HOOPER J   M 0230P - 0320P  
4388 L/L HU103 HOOPER J 3.0 MW 1250P - 0210P 1
    SS216 HOOPER J   W 0230P - 0320P  
6103 L/L SS111 ARORA S 3.0 M W 0600P - 0720P  
      ARORA S   M 0730P - 0820P  
6104 L/L SS111 ARORA S 3.0 M W 0600P - 0720P  
      ARORA S   W 0730P - 0820P  

 

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
4389 L/L SS111 TICE R 4.0 MW 0945A - 1105A  
      SMITH K   TBA 0000 - 0000  
    LI120 TICE R   F 1010A - 1215P  

 

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
4390 L/L HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI171 SANDLER S   M 0945A - 1035A  
4391 L/L HU103 SANDLER S 3.0 MW 0810A - 0930A 1 18
    LI171 SANDLER S   W 0945A - 1035A  
4392 L/L HOL2 RAIMONDO J 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1 18
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      RAIMONDO J   F 0810A - 0900A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4393 L/L HOL2 RAIMONDO J 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0930A 1 18
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
      RAIMONDO J   F 0910A - 1000A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4394 L/L SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1
    LI120 SANDLER S   Tu 0845A - 0935A  
4395 L/L SS111 SANDLER S 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 1
    LI120 SANDLER S   Th 0845A - 0935A  
4396 L/L SS203 LEVINE R 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
    LI120 LEVINE R   Tu 1120A - 1210P  
4397 L/L SS203 LEVINE R 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
    LI120 LEVINE R   Th 1120A - 1210P  
6105 L/L SS111 ARORA S 3.0 TuTh 0600P - 0720P  
      ARORA S   Tu 0730P - 0820P  
6106 L/L SS111 ARORA S 3.0 TuTh 0600P - 0720P  
      ARORA S   Th 0730P - 0820P