English (ENG*)

Transitional-Level Courses (Non-Credit)

EDUC 1003, English Fast Track (Reading-Writing) Workshop (0 credits, 24-30 classroom hrs.)
This non-credit, fast-track workshop is designed to help students refresh their skills in essay writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. The workshop will be particularly beneficial for students placing at the intensive level but are open to all students. At the end of the workshop, students may retake a placement test to see if they can progress to College Level or College Level with Embedded Support. (Updated November 2014)

EDUC 1010, Fast Track: Grammar (0 credits, 5-15 classroom hrs.)
This noncredit workshop is designed to help students refresh their skills in grammar and punctuation. This grammar workshop would be particularly beneficial for students who need to improve their Accuplacer Sentence Skills score. It is recommended that students who take this workshop also take Fast Track: Essay Writing. (New course, Spring 2015)

EDUC 1011, Fast Track: Reading (0 credits, 5-15 classroom hrs.)
This noncredit workshop is designed to help students refresh their skills in reading comprehension and vocabulary. This reading comprehension workshop would be particularly beneficial for students who need to improve their Accuplacer Reading Comprehension score. It is recommended that students who take this workshop also take Fast Track: Essay Writing. (New course, Spring 2015)

EDUC 1012, Fast Track: Essay Writing (0 credits, 5-15 classroom hrs.)
This noncredit workshop is designed to help students refresh their skills in essay writing. This workshop would be particularly beneficial for students who would like to become more familiar with college level essay writing. Fast Track: Essay Writing is strongly recommended for students taking Fast Track: Grammar, Fast Track: Reading, or both workshops. (New course, Spring 2015)

EDUC 1017, College and Career Success (0 credits)
This noncredit course is designed to enhance students’ college and career readiness. The course provides an extended orientation to college, teaches skill sets to support college-level courses, and introduces college majors and careers. Some topics included are learning styles, study strategies, note taking, and test preparation.

EDUC 1020, English Brush Up (Reading-Writing) Workshop (0 credits, 24-30 classroom hrs.)
This non-credit, English workshop is designed to help students refresh their skills in essay writing, grammar, and reading comprehension.

Intensive-Level Courses (Non-Credit)

ENG*096, Introduction to College English (6 credits)
Prepares students for the reading and writing demands in Composition and other college-level courses by integrating reading, writing, and critical thinking. Student writing will focus on understanding, reporting on, reacting to, and analyzing the ideas of others. Texts will serve as models and sources for students to refine their skills in exposition, interpretation, and argumentation. Students learn and practice specific college-level skills through critical reading and writing, class discussions, lectures, group presentations, or workshops. This course does not satisfy an English requirement or an elective in any degree program, nor do its credits count toward graduation. (Updated November 2014)

Embedded-Level Courses (Graduation Credit with Required Non-Credit Support)

The Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) gives students with higher developmental placement scores the opportunity to pass college-ready ENG*101 during the same semester. Students must register for special, linked sections of both ENG*099A (formerly ENG*063-ALP) and ENG*101-ALP. Prerequisites: by Placement Exam or Recommendation of Instructor.

ENG*099A, Transition to Composition: Accelerated Learning Program (3 developmental credits) Formerly ENG*063-ALP, Writing: Introduction to the Essay
ENG*099-A is the paired course to ENG*101-ALP and is part of the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) in English Composition. The ALP offers students whose placement scores would otherwise not permit them to enroll in ENG*101, the opportunity to pass ENG*101 by taking ENG*099-A, Transition to Composition. ENG*099 is not a separate course but offers students additional support in meeting ENG*101 learning outcomes. Students in this course will meet with their ENG*101 professor in a small group setting and receive more time on task, individualized instruction, and supplemental help with reading, writing, and grammar. Students who register for ENG*099-A must also register for the paired section of ENG*101-ALP. This course does not satisfy an English requirement or an elective in any degree program, nor do its credits count toward graduation. Available only to students who place into or are recommended for the Accelerated Learning Program, or students who earn a “C” or higher in ENG*096. Students must also register for the paired ENG*101-ALP during the same semester.

ENG*101 • ENG*101-ALP, Composition (3 credits) Fall • Spring • Summer
Gen Ed Competencies: Written Communication in English
Students will develop written texts of varying lengths and styles for different audiences and purposes. They will respond to rhetorical situations, use sources, craft logical arguments, apply language conventions, and formulate effective writing strategies. Reading Prerequisite: ENG*073 or ESL*173 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG*063 with a grade of “C” or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*101E, Composition Embedded (3 credits/4 contact hrs.) $$ Supplemental Course Fee
Gen Ed Competency: Written Communication in English
Composition focuses on the study and practice of effective written communication across a variety of rhetorical situations. The course develops skills in applying language conventions, engaging with and using authoritative sources, and crafting logical arguments. Composition with Embedded support meets the same outcomes as ENG*101, but offers students additional support through supplemental instruction, increased time on task, focused workshops, and/or tutoring. Reading Prerequisite: ENG* 073 or ESL *173 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement, or SAT/ACT scores; Writing Prerequisites: ENG*063 with a grade of “C-” or better; or placement; or SAT/ACT scores; or ENG*096 with a grade of “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

College-Level Courses (Graduation Credit)

ENG*102, Literature and Composition (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Students will learn how to develop interpretations of literature through reading short fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. They will be introduced to literary terminology and to standard critical approaches. They will also learn how to use source materials in order to clearly express their views about literature in several argumentative essays, which includes at least one research essay. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*110, Introduction to Literature (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competency: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking
This course provides an introduction to fiction, drama, and poetry through reading literature from different genres, historical periods, and of various styles. Students will learn the elements of fiction, the basics for reading drama, and an introduction to poetics in order to conduct literary analyses. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a “C” or better. (Updated Fall 2017)

ENG*200, Advanced Composition (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
A thorough study of rhetoric, prose style, argumentation, and editing through sophisticated non-fiction readings. Minimum of three extensive essays with various levels of research. This may not be used as a 200 level literature course. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a “B-” or better. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*202, Technical Writing (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Practice and analysis of formats used in scientific and industrial writing. This may not be used as a 200-level literature course. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 .(Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*210, Fiction (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Students will analyze different forms of fiction to critique its elements and to learn the history of the genre. Students will write analytical essays, including at least one with research. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*211, Short Story (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of the short story from the 19^th century to the present. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills a “D” course requirement or an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*213, Poetry (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
This course is an introduction to poetry as a literary genre. Students will learn the elements of poetry and standard critical approaches to read and analyze poems from different historical periods and of various styles. Students will write analytical essays, including at least one with research. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*214, Drama (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of major works of dramatic literature. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*218, Autobiography (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of major works of classic and contemporary autobiographical writings. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills a “D” course requirement or an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*220, Studies in American Literature (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of the American novel since World War II. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*221, American Literature I (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of major works of American literature from early American through the mid-nineteenth century. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*222, American Literature II (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of major works of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century through the present. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*231, British Literature I (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of major works of British literature from Old English through the 18th century. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisites: Either ENG*101, ENG*101E, or ENG*101ALP and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*232, British Literature II (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Reading and analysis of major works of British literature from the Romantics through the present. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretation. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*233, Shakespeare (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
A study of the major plays of Shakespeare with special emphasis on the histories and comedies. Focus on literary and historical context, and close reading and analysis of Shakespeare’s poetics and characters. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*234, Shakespeare II (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
A study of the major plays of Shakespeare with special emphasis on the tragedies and romances. Focus on literary and historical context, and close reading and analysis of Shakespeare’s poetics and characters. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*241, World Literature I
(3 credits)
Reading and analysis of major works of world literature through the 18th century. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretations of texts other than British and American. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.) (New course, Fall 2018)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English

ENG*242, World Literature II
(3 credits)
Reading and analysis of major works of world literature from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Focus on literary and historical context, close reading, and interpretations of texts other than British and American. Researched essays are required. Prerequisites: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.) (New course, Fall 2018)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English

ENG*262, Women in Literature (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
Students will explore the contributions of women authors to literature by reading and analyzing works by women. These works represent the traditional genres of poetry and fiction in addition to autobiography/memoir, diary, speech, and essay. Students will explore feminist literary theory and criticism as well as investigate the roles played by class, sexual orientation, and culture. Students will write analytical essays, including at least one with research. Prerequisites: Either ENG*101, ENG*101E, or ENG*101ALP and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills a “D” course requirement or an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*281, Creative Writing (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions , Creativity
Students will learn and practice the craft elements of writing poetry, fiction, and/or non-fiction, examine the works of writers in the genres, and receive and offer critique in workshop setting. Students will submit end of semester portfolio and work for possible publication in Pegasus literary journal. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101. (Updated April 2018)

ENG*282, Creative Writing – Poetry (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity
This course is a continuation of creative writing skills begun in ENG*281, Creative Writing, focusing exclusively on the technique of writing poetry. Students will continue to study, model, and practice the craft elements of writing poetry, providing and receiving critique in a workshop setting. Revision, reading, and submission for possible publication will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ENG*281.
(Updated April 2018)

ENG*283, Creative Writing – Fiction
(3 credits)
Focuses on the elements and techniques of fiction writing. Students will study examples of fiction and discuss and practice elements of craft, such as character, conflict development, dialogue, and point of view. Student will write fiction and discuss their work in a workshop environment.
Prerequisite: ENG*281. (Updated April 2018)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity

ENG*285, Memoir Writing
(3 credits)
The primary focus of the class will be creating personal essays – writing may include travel or political pieces, memoir, interviews, or other forms of nonfiction. Students will share, discuss, and revise their work. Students will read a wide range of published nonfiction, write reflectively about the published essays, and model the work of established authors.
Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 with a “B-” or better. (Updated April 2018)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity

ENG*291, Mythology (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
This course will explore mythology from ancient to modern periods. Students will read and analyze myths, explore critical approaches, and assess its impact on society. Students will write analytical essays, including at least one with research. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)

ENG*296 Work Experience in English (1 credit)
This course is intended to help those thinking of pursuing a degree in education or simply any individuals who wish to use their own English content knowledge to assist others. The course provides highly qualified students the opportunity to work as a Classroom Assistant where they will develop the ability to discuss, explain, and model English concepts to students in developmental English classes. Students will work as in-class tutors and provide direct classroom assistance under the guidance and at the discretion of the professor. The student will work with a diverse population, demonstrate and apply his/her previously learned knowledge in a new capacity, and benefit from community engaged learning. The student will be asked to work a minimum 3 credit hrs. The course may be taken up to three times for a maximum of 3 credit hrs. At the end of the semester, the student will earn a grade of Pass (“P”) or Fail (“F”). Students must be nominated by English faculty in order to be eligible for the class. Prerequisite: ENG*101 (with a grade of “A-“ or better) AND permission of the English Discipline Coordinator or Supervisor of English Supplemental Instruction.

ENG*298, Special Topics in English (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Critical Analysis & Logical Thinking, Written Communication in English
An in-depth exploration of a specialized topic in literature. Researched essays are required. Prerequisite: Either ENG*101ALP, ENG*101E, or ENG*101 and either ENG*102 or ENG*110. (Updated Fall 2017) (Fulfills an “L” course requirement for students who enrolled in a degree program prior to the Fall 2016 semester.)