English ENGL 051 ­ 0 Credits, 4 Billable Hours Basic Writing I Provides intensive instruction and practice in basic writing; includes the drafting, revision, and editing processes as well as instruction in grammar and mechanics. Prerequisite: English Placement should be LVE0. Corequisite: (RDNG 051 or ESOL 053 or LVR 1) ENGL 052 ­ 0 Credits, 3 Billable Hours Basic Writing II Provides intensive instruction and practice in writing coherent paragraphs and essays for specific audiences; includes the drafting, revision, and editing processes as well as instruction in grammar, mechanics, and usage. Prerequisite: English placement of LVE 1 or completion of (ENGL 051 or LVE 1) and (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) (conc.) ENGL 101 ­ 3 Credits College Composition I Provides instruction in a writing process that will enable students to develop a topic, organize their ideas, write a draft, revise, edit, and proofread; provides instruction in basic research, grammar, mechanics, and usage. Placement is based on assessment and/or successful completion of (ENGL 052 or LVE 2) or ESOL 052 and (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) ENGL 102 ­ 3 Credits College Composition II Increases the writing and thinking skills developed in English 101; covers applying critical thinking and writing skills to a variety of academic assignments, including analyzing complex texts, conducting library and Internet research, developing a research paper, documenting research, and working collaboratively with peers. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENGL 101 ENGL 106 ­ 3 Credits English Grammar and Usage Explores how grammar in the English language works; examines the underlying structures of sentences, which leads to an understanding of why commonly made errors occur. Prerequisite: To enroll in ENGL 106, students must be eligible to enroll in ENGL 101 and have successfully completed, if necessary, (ENGL 052 or LVE 2) and (RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 or LVR 2) ENGL 115/EDUC 115 ­ 3 Credits Children's Literature Provides a survey of children’s literature from its beginning to the present day; highlights the cultural and historical influences and shows the evolution of the particular art form that melds story and picture. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. ENGL/JOUR 150 - 3 Credits Introduction to Journalism Introduces the skills, principles, and ethics of news reporting and news writing; covers different types of journalistic writing (feature, editorial, and news story) and news gathering, interviewing, and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ENGL 152 - 3 credits Newspaper Production Follows ENGL 151 (Introduction to Journalism) and is designed for students who wish to work on the student newspaper. The course gives students additional experience in the writing, editing, and production of a print publication Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 151 ENGL 154/THTR 154 ­ 3 Credits Writing for the Stage Explores the writing process, development of a personal voice, and alternative forms; focuses on the playwright’s craft and creative process, from the initial stage of ideas and first draft to the revision stage of a final draft. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ENGL 160 ­ 3 Credits Studies in Mythology Introduces the mythology and major legends of a variety of cultures, with emphasis on Greek myth and legend; examines how myths and legends are used in various literary forms, particularly drama and epic, and how they appear in contemporary culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ENGL 191-193 ­ 3 Credits Special Topics in Literature Examines a select body of work sharing a common theme or limited to a particular historic period; explores a special topic in depth and in a variety of ways. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor ENGL 201 ­ 3 Credits British Literature I Examines British literature, beginning with Anglo Saxon works and continuing through the eighteenth century (Neoclassical literature); highlights the cultural, historical, and literary influences on each work. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 202 ­ 3 Credits British Literature II Surveys British literature, beginning with the Romantic period (late eighteenth century) and continuing through the Modern period; highlights the cultural, historical, and literary influences on each work. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 203 ­ 3 Credits American Literature I Examines American literature from its beginnings to the Civil War; highlights the cultural, geographic, and literary influences of each work. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 204 ­ 3 Credits American Literature II Examines American literature from the Civil War to the present day; highlights the cultural, geographic, and literary influences of each work. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 208 ­ 3 Credits African American Literature Explores the portion of American literature written by African Americans, beginning with slavery and continuing to the 21st century. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 209 ­ 3 Credits Workshop in Creative Writing Intended for students interested in writing poetry and/or short fiction; offers instruction and practice in the creation of imaginative structures; writing forms include poems, short stories, and brief dramas. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor ENGL 210 ­ 3 Credits Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry Provides the opportunity to learn and practice the craft of poetry; examines the work of modern and contemporary poets through reading and discussion. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor ENGL 211 ­ 3 Credits Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction Provides the opportunity to learn and practice the craft of fiction; examines the work of modern and contemporary short story writers and the forms and techniques essential to fiction. Prerequisite: English 101 or consent of the instructor ENGL 213 ­ 3 Credits Technical Writing Offers instruction and practice in planning and producing documents that deal with corporate, technological, and scientific subjects; focuses on the writing process with an emphasis on creating clear, concise, audience-directed prose. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 ENGL/WMST 224 ­ 3 Credits Literature by Women Introduces a wide array of written texts produced by women around the world; covers how women writers in different historical, cultural, and geographical contexts have used language and literature to communicate and question their experiences. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL/MCOM 231 - 3 Credits Film and Television Writing Presents screenings of important films and television programs illustrating the script writer’s craft. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 111, ENG 101 or permission of the instructor ENGL 239 - 3 Credits Business Communications Focuses on three aspects of effective business communications: the written, the oral, and the visual (with emphasis on the written). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENGL 101. ENGL 241 ­ 3 Credits Major Figures Provides an intensive study of the works of a single writer or two or three related writers. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 242 ­ 3 Credits Modern Literature Provides a detailed study and analysis of selected works of modern Western literature, written from 1850 to 1950. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 243 ­ 3 Credits Contemporary Literature Explores selected works of contemporary Western literature from 1950 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 250-3 Credits Shakespeare Examines approximately six representative plays, focusing on Shakespeare’s major themes, his career as a dramatist, and the principal critical perspectives from which his work is viewed. Prerequisite: English 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 251 ­ 3 Credits Studies in Poetry Explores poetry with emphasis on history, theme, topic, or trend. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor ENGL 252 ­ 3 Credits Studies in the Short Fiction Explores short fiction from diverse perspectives; emphasizes literary research and critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 253 – 3 Credits Studies in the Novel Explores the novel from diverse perspectives; emphasizes liter ary research and critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 254 ­ 3 Credits Contemporary Themes in Literature Explores a specific literary, social, or historical theme through selected readings—fiction, essays, letters, autobiography, poetry, and drama. Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of the instructor ENGL 259 ­ 3 Credits Multicultural Literature in America Enables students to study and analyze forms of literary works by minority writers representing various ethnic backgrounds in the United States. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or consent of the instructor ENGL 291-293 ­ (1-3 Credits) Independent Studies in English Language and Literature Provides independent study and writing beyond those opportunities offered in other English courses; each qualified student will work with one or two instructors to delineate the area of study or kind of writing that he/she will undertake. Prerequisite: ENGL 102, and written permission of the program coordinator.