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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
4317 LEC HOL1 MORA G 3.0 MW 1120A - 1240P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
6088 LEC HOL2 BRETT T 3.0 M 0600P - 0905P 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

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
4336 LEC HOL1 MORA G 3.0 MW 0945A - 1105A 1
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

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
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
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
6096 LEC HOL6 SALVIN C 3.0 Th 0600P - 0905P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

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
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
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
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
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

 

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
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