English

ENGL 100: Composition and Reading

Units: 4
Prerequisites: Pass with a grade of CR ENGL 803 or ESL 803 or approved equivalent, or qualify through the English Assessment or approved equivalent.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4 hours. (1501.00)

This course in critical reading and expository writing offers training in the writing process, the development and organization of expository prose, and research techniques. The course emphasizes quality in logic and diction.

ENGL 201: Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature

Units: 4
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 with a grade of C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4 hours. (1501.00)

Designed to continue the critical thinking, reading, and writing practice begun in English 100, this course teaches critical thinking, reading, composition, research, and argument using literature (drama, essay, novel, poetry, and short story) as the basis for analysis. This course is designed for students who seek to satisfy both the full-year composition and the critical-thinking transfer requirements.

ENGL 201H: Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature (Honors)

Units: 4
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 with a grade of C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 4 hours. (1501.00)

This course offers enhanced instruction in critical thinking, critical writing, and research using the genres of literature (poetry, drama, short story, and novel). It is intended for highly motivated students who seek to satisfy the full-year composition and critical-thinking transfer requirements. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ENGL 201 or 201H.

ENGL 202: Critical Thinking and Composition

Units: 4
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 with a grade of C or better.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 4 hours. (1501.00)

This course emphasizes critical thinking, particularly in the reading and writing of argument. Content includes methods of analysis; principles of logic, including the relationship between language and logic; techniques of reasoning, including the use of evidence; techniques of style; and research skills.

ENGL 280: Creative Writing

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Pass with a grade of CR ENGL 803 or ESL 803 or approved equivalent, or qualify through the English Assessment or approved equivalent.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (1501.00)

This course offers the opportunity to practice and develop creative writing skills, emphasizing poetry and narrative prose fiction through a study of creative form and content. It provides extensive training and practice in various genres (poetry, fiction, journal), depending on the student's interest. Emphasizing individual creativity, self-direction, and initiative, this course explores not only the creative act as an end in itself but also composing, polishing, and evaluating for publication.

ENGL 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(1501.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

ENGL 293: Topics in English

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of ENGL 293, ENGL 296.
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1501.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. Non-transfer topics only.

ENGL 296: Topics in English

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Repeatability Rule: Allow four completions in any combination of ENGL 293, ENGL 296.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (1501.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community.

ENGL 298: Directed Studies in English

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (1501.00)

Individualized study, project, or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 3 units.)

ENGL 802: Introduction to College Writing I

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: Qualify through the English Assessment or approved equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours. (1501.00)

This course introduces students to the writing process and to critical reading and thinking. It offers practice in gathering, organizing, and communicating information and in applying the principles and conventions of standard edited American English. Offered pass/no pass only.

ENGL 803: Introduction to College Writing II

Units: 4
Prerequisites: Pass with a grade of P ENGL 802 or ESL 802 or approved equivalent or qualify through the English Assessment or approved equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours. (1501.00)

This course offers intensive practice in the writing process and in critical reading and thinking. It also provides practice in acquiring, synthesizing, and communicating information and in applying the principles and conventions of standard edited American English. Offered pass/no pass only.

ENGL 850: English Grammar and Usage

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture 3 hours. (1501.00)

Grammatical terminology, including parts of speech, subject and predicate, complements, verbals, phrases, clauses, subject-verb agreement. A thorough review of traditional grammar; rules of syntax, punctuation, spelling, capitalization; standard vs. non-standard usage and appropriateness of each.