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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
8085   ONLINE HOOPER J 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 41
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07 Above class meets entirely online
8086   ONLINE HOOPER J 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 41
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07 Above class meets entirely online

 

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
8089 L/L HOL1 PARKER V 3.0 MTuWTh 0830A - 1035A 57
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07 Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
8090 L/L SS205 SANDLER S 3.0 MTuWTh 1100A - 0105P  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07
9020 L/L SS205 GATEWOOD J 3.0 MTuWTh 0600P - 0805P  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07

 

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
8091 LEC BU118 LUOMA D 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 0945A  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07

 

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
8092 L/L SS205 GARDNER L 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 1005A  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07

 

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
8093 L/L SS203 LUOMA D 3.0 MTuWTh 1100A - 0105P  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07