Local Produce (class schedule & offerings)

If you are tired of the commute, the gridlock, hustling for parking, jostling for the perfect seat in the rear of the room; if you work better at midnight than at 9:00 in the morning; if you are addicted to your computer, here\'s some good news for you:
Several English classes are now available online.

For information about online English 101, English 203, English 204, & English 218, contact John Corbally at jcorbally@earthlink.net

For information about online English 102, English 205, English 206 & English 214, & English 215 contact Ann Warren at annw708@earthlink.net

For information about online English 101, & English 219, contact Pamela Watkins at pewat776@hotmail.com

English Department Courses
Note: not all of these classes are offered every semester; please check the schedule to see which classes are currently being offered

21 English Fundamentals (3) NDA
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Developmental Communications 20 or assignment as a result of assessment test.

This is an entry-level course which emphasizes improvement of writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, paragraph and short essay development. It also introduces students to critical reading. 28 Intermediate Reading and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 21 or assignment through assessment test. This is the final preparatory course in composition and critical reading. It is designed to assist the student to make the transition to English 101 30 Communications I: Understanding Literature (3) This course stresses reading for enjoyment of short stories, essays, poems, and plays. In additions skills in reading and writing are developed. 31 Composition and Critical Reading (5)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 21 or assignment through assessment test. This course serves as a five-hour alternative to English 28 and prepares students for English 101. 32 College Literary Magazine Editing (2) RPT 1
Corequisite: English 127. Critical evaluation of short stories and poetry, rewriting, editing, production experience are the components of the course.

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The LAHC Literary Magazine is now online. If you\'d like to take a look, click here ; if you\'d like your work to be included, contact John Corbally at jcorbally@earthlink.net

33 Basic Vocabulary (3) NDA

This course increases the student\'s vocabulary through the systematic study of words in contest and the study of word architecture. It also helps remedy deficiencies in syntax and usage. 67 Writing Laboratory (.5) RPT 3 Students are given individual help in improving their composition skills for all courses requiring written assignments (essays, laboratory reports, library and research papers, and term papers). Emphasis is placed on organization, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and mechanics. 73 Beginning College Reading and Writing (5) NDA
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Developmental Communications 20 or assignment as a result of assessment test. This course serves as a five-hour alternative to English 21 and prepares students for English 28. 83 College Conversational English as a Second Language (3) RPT 1 NDA A conversation course for students whose native tongue is not English. Fluency in spoken English is gained throgh conversation and reports based on everyday practical situations, college, and other topics of interest. 84 College English as a Second Language I (5) NDA This course is for students whose native tongue is not English or who need assistance in using English as a second language. The course stresses study of idioms, sentence structure, word order, vocabulary, and reading for comprehension. It also provides practice in writing compositions. 85 College English as a Second Language II (5) CSU
Prerequisite: English 84 or assignment as a result of assessment test. This course is designed for intermediate level students of English as a second language. It includes pronunciation practice, intermediate grammar, vocabulary, word order, idioms, and reading comprehension. Writing practice is in the form of dictation, simple paragraphs, and short compositions. 86 College English as a Second Language III (5) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: English 85 or assignment as a result of assessment test. This course is designed for advanced students of English as a second language. It emphasizes writing practice and the study of vocabulary and syntax. 101 College Reading and Composition I (3) UC:CSU
(CAN ENG 2)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 28 or assignment as a result of assessment test. This is a transfer Reading & Composition course designed to prepare students to handle a wide range of college writing assignments, including the research paper, and to acquire the analytic skills necessary for effective scholarship across the curriculum.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 102 College Reading and Composition II (3) UC:CSU
(CAN ENG 4)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is designed to reinforce the critical reading and writing skills presented in English 101 through the study of fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction. Emphasis is on the analysis and interpretation of literature and on the organization and composition of critical essays, including the research paper.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 124 Short Story Writing (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is taught in a workshop format, designed to serve students interested in fiction writing. Emphasis is on study and practice of techniques that go into the composition of short stories. 127 Creative Writing (3) UC:CSU RPT 3
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is designed for those who want to learn to write professionally. Students write poems, plays, stories, and/or essays and present them for informal discussion and criticism by the class and the instructor. The course offers an opportunity to discover and develop talent and to practice basic professional writing techniques. 137 Library Research and Bibliography (1) UC:CSU
Recommended corequesite: English 101 The student locates, evaluates, interprets, and organizes a wide variety of library sources with the object of producing a research paper. 203 World Literature I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. Great works of Western literature are studied in the contexts of the cultures that produced them. Hebrew, Greek, Roman, Middle Ages, and Renaissance writers are read and discussed. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 204 World Literature II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. The subject matter of English 203 is continued. Selections read and studied are from the Neo-Classic, Romantic, Realistic, and Modern periods. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 205 English Literature I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course surveys the literature of England from the Old English period to the late Neo-Classical Period. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 206 English Literature II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is a continuation of English 205. British literature of the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods is read and discussed. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 207 American Literature I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course introduces American writers and writings from colonial times to 1865. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 208 American Literature II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is a study of selected American writers from the Civil War to the present. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 209 California Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course presents selected works by writers observing California life from sources as varied as Indian legend and Hollywood memoir. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 211 Fiction (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is a literary survey of the English and American novel from the beginnings of the 18th century to the present. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 212 Poetry (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. A study of selected poems, this course is designed to increase the student\'s understanding and appreciation of poetic forms and their historical development. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 213 Dramatic Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is a survey of dramatic literature selected from significant periods of achievement from the classical period to the present day. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 214 Contemporary Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. Representative examples of post World War II literature are studied in this course. Special emphasis is placed on the most current fiction as a reflectoin of the complexities of contemporary life, values, and thought. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 215 Shakespeare I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This is an introductory course to the works of Shakespeare. After a brief look at the theatrical and historical backgrounds, the course will concentrate primarily on his plays. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 218 Children\'s Literature
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is a survey of children\'s literature from the Oral Tradition (folk tales, myth, legend, fable) to present-day fiction. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 219 Literature of American Ethnic Groups (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course examines fiction arising from the traditions and contemporary problems of American ethnic groups. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area.

NOTE: this course is available both traditionally and online! 234 Afro-American Literature I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is an analysis of literary and historical aspects of literature written by African-Americans. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 239 Women in Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course examines the roles of women in various cultures and literary periods in novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and essays. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 240 Literature and the Motion Picture I (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This is a course in comparative media which emphasizes the difference between films and the writings on which they were based. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 241 Literature and the Motion Picture II (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This is the second section of Literature and the Motion Picture which focuses on a selected genre, period, or theme: crime, the 60\'s, apocalyptic visions, etc. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 251 The Short Story (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course provides for a study of the short story as a literary genre. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 252 The English Bible as Literature (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. This course is designed as an introduction to the literary study of the Old and New Testaments. The major genres studied are legend, psalm, short story, proverb, epistle, and parable. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 290 Selected Writers I (1.5) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. The student will read, interpret, and analyze non-fiction prose forms, including selected autobiographies, memoirs, and essays. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 291 Selected Writers II (1.5) UC:CSUBR> Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. The student will read, interpret, and analyze the works of one or more major dramatists. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 292 Selected Writers III (1.5) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. The student will read, interpret, and analyze the works of one or more major poets. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 293 Selected Writers IV (1.5) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. The student will read, interpret, and analyze the works of one or more major novelists. Students also produce critical/analytical essays in the subject area. 185 Directed Study English (1) UC:CSU
285 Directed Study English (2) UC:CSU
385 Directed Study English (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101. Conference 1 hour per week per unit. Special advanced studies in the field of English. Regular conferences with instructor are coordinated with research projet.