English A005-
Basic Reading Skills
(3)
A sequence of reading lessons for students who wish to improve basic reading skills. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken two times. (NOT APPLICABLE TO AA OR AS DEGREE)
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English A050-
Power Reading/Developmt
(3)
Theory and practice of fundamental reading skills, finding main idea, identifying supporting details, drawing inferences, and increasing rate. Special attention will be given to critical reading and to particular problems in content areas. Recommended for all students. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.
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English A057-
Spelling Techniques
(1.5)
Students will receive training in phonics and spelling patterns, prefix-root-suffix combinations, and homonym discrimination. Applying rules and memory strategies to improve spelling will also be covered. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. (NOT APPLICABLE TO AA OR AS DEGREE).
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English A060-
Grammar
(1.5)
This course is designed to improve awareness (use/skills in) of grammatical structures and terms, specifically parts of speech, sentence structure, agreement, punctuation, and word choice. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken two times. (NOT APPLICABLE TO AA OR AS DEGREE).
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English A061-
Vocabulary Building 1
(1.5)
The history of the English language, including the roots and affixes of English words, context clues for vocabulary building and retention. Designed for native speakers of English. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. (NOT APPLICABLE TO AA OR AS DEGREE).
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English A098-
English Skills
(4)
Study skills, reading, vocabulary, grammar, elemental principles of sentence structure, paragraph development, organization of ideas, punctuation and spelling. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. (NOT APPLICABLE TO AA OR AS DEGREE) NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ENROLLING IN ENGLISH A098 MUST BE PRESENT AT THE FIRST CLASS MEETING. ABSENT STUDENTS MAY LOSE THEIR SEATS IN THE CLASS. PREREQUISITE: Appropriate English placement score
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English A099-
Fund of Composition
(3)
Instruction in the fundamentals of grammar, sentence structure, pre-compositional techniques, paragraph development, and essay construction. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ENROLLING IN ENGLISH A099 MUST BE PRESENT AT THE FIRST CLASS MEETING. ABSENT STUDENTS MAY LOSE THEIR SEATS IN THE CLASS.
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English A100-
Freshman Composition
(3)
Application of basic principles and procedures of written composition with emphasis on writing and evaluation of student's own papers. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS ENROLLING IN ENGLISH A100 MUST BE PRESENT AT THE FIRST CLASS MEETING. ABSENT STUDENTS MAY LOSE THEIR SEATS IN THE CLASS.
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English A101-
Criticl Reasn:Literatur
(3)
Instruction and practice in critical thinking and in writing strong arguments about literature. Primarily fiction, poetry, and drama used as sources for argumentation. Research strategies.
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English A101H-
Hon Crit Reasn:Literatr
(3)
Instruction and practice in critical thinking and in writing strong arguments about literature. Primarily fiction, poetry, and drama used as sources for argumentation. Research strategies.
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English A102-
Criticl Reasn:Nonfictn
(3)
Read, analyze and write on works of non-fiction applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive and deductive reasoning. This course may also be offered online. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A102H-
Hon Crit Reasn:Nonfictn
(3)
Read, analyze and write on works of non-fiction applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, implicit meaning, and use inductive and deductive reasoning. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A105-
Technical Reprt Writing
(3)
Designed to develop skills in the kinds of technical report writing used in industry, emphasizing structure. Recommended for students in occupational programs and for students exploring technical writing as a career. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A099. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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English A109-
Crit Reasn/Wrt Sci/Tech
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on works about science and technology applying critical thinking skills and research. Formulate and compose written arguments. Recognize logical fallacies, rhetorical strategies, and technical writing formats. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A117-
Feature Writing
(3)
A writing workshop focusing on student writing and marketing in-depth non-fiction feature articles. Emphasis will be on guiding students and developing interesting non-fiction stories from the idea stage through publication and finding suitable markets for publication. Same as Journalism A117. Students completing English A117 may not receive credit for Journalism A117. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: Journalism A110 and English A100 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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English A119-
Intro Creative Writing
(3)
Familiarizes students with writing techniques in fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting through close reading in all three genres, careful text analysis with an emphasis on methods, and extensive writing practice. Students will produce original work in all three genres, which they will revise based on detailed responses from instructor and peers. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A099 or English as a Second Language A199 with a grade of 'C' or better OR appropriate English placement score, English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A121-
Short Story Workshop
(3)
A workshop class in short fiction, centered on discussing and evaluating students’ original work. Includes practical strategies for generating strong prose, based on techniques of published writers. For beginning, intermediate, or advanced writers. Students will be given the opportunity to submit work for publication in the Orange Coast Review. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: English A099 or English as a Second Language A199 with a grade of 'C' or better OR appropriate English placement score, English A100 and A119. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A122-
Novel Workshop
(3)
Discussion, criticism, and evaluation of student work. Designed for all levels of writers. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: English A099 or English as a Second Language A199 with a grade of 'C' or better OR appropriate English placement score. ADVISORY: English A100 and A119. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A126-
Poetry Workshop
(3)
Emphasizing student writing in poetic forms. Includes lectures and discussions on the theory and practice of poetry, focuses primarily on the discussion and evaluation of student work. Designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers seeking practice and guidance in poetry writing. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A127-
Scriptwriting
(3)
Writing for theatre, movies, and television. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. PREREQUISITE: English A099 or English as a Second Language A199 with a grade of 'C' or better OR appropriate English placement score. ADVISORY: English A100 and A119. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A131-
Writng Reviews/Criticsm
(3)
Techniques and principles of writing reviews and criticism. Includes studying the works of noted critics and involves attendance and note taking at concerts, plays, films, recitals, restaurants, and exhibitions. Students should expect to pay for tickets to at least four events. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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English A141-
The Bible As Literature
(3)
Reading, discussion, and analysis of the literary themes, forms, and techniques of selected books in both the Old and New Testaments. Same as Religious Studies A180. Students completing English A141 may not receive credit for Religious Studies A180. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A141H-
Honors Bible As Lit
(3)
Reading, discussion, and analysis of the literary themes, forms, and techniques of selected books in both the Old and New Testaments. Same as Religious Studies A180. Students completing English A141H may not receive credit for Religious Studies A180. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A143-
Children's Lit & Film
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of children’s literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A143H-
Honors Child Lit/Film
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on important texts of children’s literature. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A147-
Intro To Science Fictn
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on important works of science fiction. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A147H-
Honors Intro Sci Fictn
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on important works of science fiction. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A148-
Film As Literature
(3)
An introduction to film as literature with emphasis on appreciation of the literary structure of American and foreign film. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100
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English A148H-
Honors Film As Lit
(3)
An introduction to film as literature with emphasis on appreciation of the literary structure of American and foreign film. ADVISORY: English A100
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English A150-
Am Lit Before 20th Cent
(3)
Major figures and periods of American literature from Colonial through early Realism and Naturalism. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A150H-
Honors Am Lit Befr 1900
(3)
Major figures and periods of American Literature from Colonial through early Realism and Naturalism. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A151-
Am Lit in 20th Century
(3)
Twentieth-century American literature. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis.ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A151H-
Honors Am Lit aftr 1900
(3)
Twentieth century American literature. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A152-
American Ethnic Lit
(3)
An introduction to ethnic literature as written by Native, Hispanic, African and Asian Americans and other minority writers of the United States. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A152H-
Honors Am Ethnic Lit
(3)
An introduction to ethnic literature as written by Native, Hispanic, African, and Asian Americans and other minority writers of the United States. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A156-
California Literature
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on a range of California literature. Typical writers include Twain, Steinbeck, Chandler, Tan, Ginsberg, and Kingston. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A156H-
Honors California Lit
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on a range of California literature. Typical writers include Twain, Steinbeck, Chandler, Tan, Ginsberg, and Kingston. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A160-
Wrld Lit Thru Renaissan
(3)
A study of selected masterpieces from world literature, both Eastern and Western. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A160H-
Honors Wrld Lt Thru Rnc
(3)
A study of selected masterpieces from world literature, both Eastern and Western. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A161-
Wrld Lit Frm Renaissanc
(3)
Study and analysis of Western world literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A161H-
Honors Wrld Lit Frm Rnc
(3)
Study and analysis of Western world literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A170-
Modern/Post-Modern Lit
(3)
A survey of modern and post-modern writers and their works, with emphasis on appreciation and exploration of important questions they raise about the human condition. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A170H-
Honors Mdrn/Pst-Mdrn Lt
(3)
A survey of modern and post-modern writers and their works, with emphasis on appreciation and exploration of important questions they raise about the human condition. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A172-
Unique Topics in Lit
(3)
An introduction to literature with emphasis on appreciation of timely themes and topics of social or ethnic interest. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A173-
Women Writers
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on important works by women writers. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A173H-
Honors Women Writers
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on important works by women writers. Explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of representative works. Formulate and produce written analyses of assigned works. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A175-
Shakespeare
(3)
The range of Shakespeare's plays, histories, comedies, tragedies and problem plays. Historical and theatrical backgrounds; Shakespeare's influence on modern writers. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A175H-
Honors Shakespeare
(3)
The range of Shakespeare's plays, histories, comedies, tragedies and problem plays. Historical and theatrical backgrounds; Shakespeare's influence on modern writers. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A176-
World Mythology
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on myths and the literature based on mythic traditions. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned work. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A176H-
Honors World Mythology
(3)
Read, analyze, and write on myths and the literature based on mythic traditions. Examine the philosophical, cultural, mythic, religious, and/or historical elements related to these texts. Formulate and produce written analysis of assigned work. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A179-
Gender Issues Lit&Film
(3)
An introductory survey of the images, issues, and language of gender in literature, film, and theory. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A187-
Intro Literary Theory
(3)
Introduction to literary theory and interpretation with a focus on genre, textual analysis, and application of theoretical principles. Examines the influence of philosophy and history on perceptions of literature and will investigate relevant topics such as art, sexuality, economics, culture, power, and language. Some authors may include Barthes, Freud, Marx, Derrida, and Foucault. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A187H-
Honors Literary Theory
(3)
Introduction to literary theory and interpretation with a focus on genre, textual analysis, and application of theoretical principles. Examines the influence of philosophy and history on perceptions of literature and will investigate relevant topics such as art, sexuality, economics, culture, power, and language. Some authors may include Barthes, Freud, Marx, Derrida, and Foucault. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A280-
British Lit Before 1800
(3)
A survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to 1800. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A280H-
Honors Brit Lt Bfr 1800
(3)
A survey of English literature from the Angelo-Saxon period to 1800. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A285-
British Lit After 1800
(3)
Similar to English A280, but extending from the rise of Romanticism to the present.
May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A285H-
Honors Brit Lt Aft 1800
(3)
Similar to English A280, but extending from the rise of Romanticism to the present.
May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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English A291-
Dir Study
(1)
A student may take advanced coursework in a field of study, after having completed the introductory courses. In unusual cases, students may enroll in directed studies without completing the pertinent beginning courses. Those students also must have written approval of the instructor, Division Dean and the Dean of Instruction.
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English A292-
Dir Study
(2)
A student may take advanced coursework in a field of study, after having completed the introductory courses. In unusual cases, students may enroll in directed studies without completing the pertinent beginning courses. Those students also must have written approval of the instructor, Division Dean and the Dean of Instruction.
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English A293-
Dir Study
(3)
A student may take advanced coursework in a field of study, after having completed the introductory courses. In unusual cases, students may enroll in directed studies without completing the pertinent beginning courses. Those students also must have written approval of the instructor, Division Dean and the Dean of Instruction.
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English A294-
Dir Study
(4)
A student may take advanced coursework in a field of study, after having completed the introductory courses. In unusual cases, students may enroll in directed studies without completing the pertinent beginning courses. Those students also must have written approval of the instructor, Division Dean and the Dean of Instruction.
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English A295-
Dir Study
(5)
A student may take advanced coursework in a field of study, after having completed the introductory courses. In unusual cases, students may enroll in directed studies without completing the pertinent beginning courses. Those students also must have written approval of the instructor, Division Dean and the Dean of Instruction.
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