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ENGL& 102English Composition II5 CRS, F, W, Sp
Part two of the composition sequence. Develops first-year college writing skills to
compose claim-driven writing, including a 10-12 page researched argument essay. Emphasizes
inquiry and research; synthesis and analysis; argumentation and reasoning; integration
and documentation of evidence; and sentence mechanics, diction and style.
Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or better.
ENGL& 112Intro to Fiction5 CR HUMF
Increases understanding and appreciation of fiction through intensive reading and
analysis of short stories.
Prerequisites: Eligible for ENGL 99 or instructor consent
ENGL& 235Technical Writing5 CR HUM, ELECW, Sp
Introduces technical writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in academic
and professional settings. Topics covered include business correspondence, job application
materials, proposals, reports, instructions, and presentations. Emphasizes inquiry
and research.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or better.
ENGL& 244American Literature I5 CR HUMW, Sp
Presents the context for works of American literature and studies major works by its
authors. Explores the major forms and movements in American literature.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
ENGL 104Accelerated Review of Grammar/Punctuation1 CR - 2 CR REEL
Develops knowledge of standard English grammar and punctuation for college and the
workforce through individualized skill work with verbs, subjects, and modifiers.
Emphasis is also placed on sentence structure, capitalization, and the following punctuation
marks: the comma, apostrophe, semicolon, and quotation marks. Students develop the
tools to spot and correct errors in their writing. (Formerly known as INDV 104.)
Lab hours are required for this course.
ENGL 105Critical Reading and Writing Skills for College English3 CRF, W, Sp
Offers instruction and intensive practice in college-level reading, writing, and critical
thinking skills to succeed in English 101. Provides support in strengthening skills
and strategies for academic success in transfer-level courses.
Prerequisites: None Co-requisite: ENGL& 101
ENGL 106Northwest Voices Creative Writing Workshop2 CR HUMF, W, Sp
Provides exposure to regional writers and creative writing techniques. Students read
and discuss the work of Northwest Voices authors, attend the Northwest Voices writing
workshops, and revise and complete creative works inspired from that workshop.
ENGL 108Introduction to Literature5 CR HUM
Provides a broad introduction to various genres of literature, such as the novel,
play, poem, short story, and non-fiction essay through extensive reading, discussion,
and writing about literary works. Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity
of literary offerings and strategies for interpreting them. The course prepares students
for more advanced literature courses.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 concurrent or passed.
ENGL 140Introduction to Women Writers: DIV5 CR DIV, ELEC, HUMF
Examines literature written by women over a broad span of time to understand how social
forces relating to gender, class, and race shape(d) their writing. Genres to be read
may include poetry, short stories, non-fiction essays, plays, and novels.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 or college-level writing ability
ENGL 205Film and Drama Appreciation5 CR HUM
Focuses on how film and drama reflect and shape community attitudes. The course looks
historically at the development of narrative and style; however, particular attention
is paid to how visual images shape our perceptions, reflect biases, or challenge stereotypes
imbedded in popular culture. Students watch and discuss plays and films to develop
critical analysis skills for interpretation and evaluation. They read representative
works from Asian, African, and native American authors and filmmakers.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
ENGL 215Introduction to Film Studies5 CR HUMF
Examines the conventions and techniques of narrative cinema with some readings in
film theory. Explores the development of narrative and style and how film reflects
and shapes community attitudes. Studies watch and discuss select representative films
to develop critical analysis skills for interpretation and evaluation.
Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
ENGL 221Teaching and Tutoring Writing I2 CR - 5 CR HUM
Provides instruction in writing center and composition theory, emphasizing theories
on language and literacy acquisition, tutoring writing, and composition pedagogy (2+
credits). Includes hands-on practice tutoring writing in the LCC Learning Commons,
paired with discussion and reflection (4+ credits). Introduces students to the practice
of writing center research. Students enrolled for 4 or more hours must pass a background
check.
ENGL 222Teaching and Tutoring Writing II4 CR - 5 CR HUM
Deepens understanding of the concepts and skills from English 221. Applies concepts
to a broader range of composition theory and tutoring experience. Prepares for a leadership
role within a writing center environment by designing and implementing a lesson on
tutoring writing. Continues writing center research skills.[Introduces academic authorship
(5 credits only).] Students must pass a background check.
ENGL 231Creative Writing5 CR HUM, ELECS, F, W, Sp
Provides an introduction to the writing of short fiction and poetry. Assignments explore
techniques of writing and revising, examining the elements of stories and poems. Students
critique each other's work and study the published work of other writers.
ENGL 233Creative Writing5 CR HUM, ELECS, F, W, Sp
Engages students in writing and revising short fiction and poetry. Students may choose
to concentrate on stories or poems in individual projects. In class sessions, students
critique each other's work and study the published work of other writers.
ENGL 234Creative Nonfiction: DIV5 CR HUM, DIVS, W
Emphasizes the writing and revision of creative nonfiction, focusing on personal experience.
Through workshop, students present their own work and respond to other writers' work.
Students will study a variety of published work from nonfiction writers, with an intentional
examination of diverse voices, to learn key elements of craft and obtain ideas for
revision and implementation.
ENGL 245Contemporary Literature: DIV5 CR DIV, HUM, ELECF
Explores contemporary works of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction texts through analysis,
interpretation, and evaluation. Emphasis placed on texts that represent or reflect
multicultural experiences in the U.S. or global diasporas.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of C
ENGL 246Rainbow Readers: LGBTQ Literature: DIV5 CR HUM, DIV
Examines some of the major concepts of modern and contemporary queer culture through
close readings of writers of the 20th Century Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
and Queer community.
Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
ENGL 254Understanding Fiction and Poetry5 CR HUM
Examines traditional and experimental fiction and poetry, presenting the short story
and the poem as related literary forms. Students will gain an understanding of the
elements of fiction and poetry, as well as the ways in which writers reflect or challenge
prevalent societal values through literature. This experience provides an opportunity
for students to demonstrate their progress in developing the knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values contained in the course plan outcomes.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or instructor permission.
ENGL 255Science-Fiction Literature and Film5 CR HUM
Examines science fiction as an important genre in literature and film. Explores historical
and modern examples of science fiction, focusing on significant works in the history
and development of the genre, such as H. G. Wells' The Time Machine, William Gibson's
Neuromancer, and kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Considers science fiction's power
to engage with challenging social and political issues, and explores how it both inspires
and is inspired by science and technology.This course meets the Humanities requirement
for transfer degrees and professional/technical degrees.
Prerequisites: ENGL& 101 or ENGL 108 or instructor permission.
ENGL 270Literature for Children5 CR ELEC, HUMF, W, Sp
Offers a survey of the history of literature for children. Presents literary and visual
elements useful for analyzing and selecting high quality literature as well as effective
methods for engaging children with various types of texts across time and genre. Explores
the challenges and importance of curating collection of literature with an emphasis
on diverse representation and critical consideration of controversial issues.
ENGL 280Multicultural Literature: DIV5 CR DIV, HUM, ELECSp
Provides students with an introduction to multicultural literature. Emphasis is placed
on increasing awareness and understanding of the values, beliefs, and experiences
of people from a variety of cultures in the United States and global diasporas.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of C
ENGL 96Reading Workshop I2 CRS, F, W, Sp
Provides individualized and group instruction in reading. Students will explore their
strengths and weaknesses in reading and learn to draw upon strengths to overcome comprehension
barriers and successfully build from written texts.
ENGL 97Reading Workshop II2 CRS, F, W, Sp
Continues individualized and group instruction in reading. Students will explore
their strengths and weaknesses in reading and learn to draw upon strengths to overcome
comprehension barriers and successfully build from written texts.
ENGL 98College-Ready English I5 CRS, F, W, Sp
Introduces skills for reading college-level texts and writing college-level papers.
Provides strategies for generating, developing, supporting, and organizing ideas,
as well as revising for coherence, clarity, correctness, and documentation. This is
an outcomes-based pathway to college-level composition courses.
Prerequisite: None Concurrent requirements: None
ENGL 99College-Ready English II5 CRS, F, W, Sp
Develops and refines additional skills for reading college-level texts and writing
college-level papers. Provides strategies for generating, developing, supporting,
and organizing ideas, as well as revising for coherence, clarity, correctness, and
documentation. This an outcomes-based pathway to college-level composition courses.
Prerequisites: ENGL 098 with a grade of C or better. Concurrent requirements: None