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2025-2026
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      • Building Information Modeling (BIM) -​ Certificate of Achievement
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      • Business Administration -​ Associate in Arts
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      • Entrepreneurship -​ Certificate of Achievement
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      • Economics -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
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      • Social Justice Studies-​African American Studies – Associate in Arts for Transfer
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      • History -​ Associate in Arts for Transfer
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      • General Studies with Emphasis in Astronomy -​ Associate in Arts
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      • Community Advocacy and Engagement -​ Certificate of Achievement
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      • Spanish Translation and Interpreting -​ Certificate of Achievement
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English (ENGL)

ENGL C1000     Academic Reading and Writing     3 Units

In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Formerly ENGL 001A.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process.

Cal-GETC: 1A District GE: 1A

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL C1001     Critical Thinking and Writing     3 Units

In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Formerly ENGL 001C.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or college-level composition (ENGL C1000/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent with C or better

Cal-GETC: 1B District GE: 1B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 001B     English Composition     3 Units

This is a second semester college composition course, emphasizing expository and argumentative writing directed toward an analysis of ideas and concepts from a wide variety of literature; this includes discussion of fiction, drama, poetry, the essay, and other expository prose-- stressing critical reading in these genres. All English 001B students will take a Department Final which will be holistically scored by at least two faculty members and will represent 20% of their course grade. (C-ID ENGL 120; ENGL-LIT 100)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 with C or better

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 028     Introduction to World Mythology     3 Units

This course is an introduction to the world's mythology and its relationship to everyday life. It investigates cross-cultural patterns of myths: gods and goddesses of earth and sky, hunt and harvest; the cycle of the hero; the creation, destruction, and renewal of the world; myths as potent forces today in literature and the arts as well as in everyday life.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 032     Gender in Literature     3 Units

This introductory survey of literature focuses on the stereotyped and individualized characterizations of gender in multicultural literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and film. Students will read, discuss, and write about literary images of men and women, representations of gender in literature, portrayals of gender-based attitudes and values, and the ways in which writing can change conventional views of gender.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 052     Children's/Adolescent Literature     3 Units

This course traces the historical and cultural development of global literature for both children and adolescents, including its multiple origins and relationships from the oral tradition, myth, nursery rhymes, poetry, fables, folk tales, sacred literature, novels, and literature-related arts such as music, theater, games, film, pictorial arts, and television. The course stresses multicultural elements and ethnic writers as it emphasizes the importance of diverse literature on psychological, sociological, and cultural growth of American college students and children/adolescents in general.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 062     Asian/Asian-American Literature     3 Units

This course introduces students to a variety of literary works from the Asian and Asian-American culture which are significant in illuminating the cultural experience of Asian Americans. It is designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the experiences and literary contributions of Asians and Asian-Americans by examining literary works from countries such as China, The Philippines, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 072     Fundamentals of Creative Writing     3 Units

This course fosters creation and analysis of lucid, well-developed pieces of fiction, short dramatic treatments and poetry. This course will focus on creative writing as a living art form through publication of student work in a literary magazine and performance of student writings through oral interpretation. (C-ID ENGL 200; ENGL-CW 100)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 073     Introduction to Shakespeare     3 Units

Students will be introduced to Shakespeare as a major figure in our literary heritage and will read selected works, including represented plays, sonnets and poems. Contributions from the Elizabethan era to Western culture will be explored. The course is designed to heighten awareness of Shakespeare's literary contribution to society and the relationship of the student to his work.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 080     Mexican-American Literature     3 Units

This course surveys selected Mexican-American authors to develop an awareness of the experiences and literary contributions of Mexican-Americans living in the United States. The course is designed to heighten critical awareness of the image of the Mexican-American in distinct genres of literature. The focus will be on works written from mid 20th century to the present.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 082A     African-American Literature     3 Units

This course surveys the literary, social, and cultural nuances of African American novels, drama, short stories, essays and poetry, with an emphasis on the last century to the present and its connection to the many histories, writings and voices that shape and reflect the African American experience. The perspective of the self identity and societal identity of African Americans in relation to dominant Western culture, the issues of racism and sexism, the themes of identity, representation and social power will be critically explored through the vehicle of literary works.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: O

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 084A     Survey of American Literature I     3 Units

This course includes representative American literature from its beginning to 1865, including works of writers of the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Romantic periods, with some emphasis on social and cultural backgrounds. (C-ID ENGL 130)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 084B     Survey of American Literature II     3 Units

This course includes representative American literature from the late 19th Century to the present, including works of writers of the Realist, Naturalist, Modernist, and Contemporary movements, with some emphasis on social and cultural backgrounds. (C-ID ENGL 135)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 086A     Survey of English Literature I     3 Units

This is the first part of a two-part series surveying the development of English (Anglophone) Literature from the earliest writings in English to the Restoration and 18th Century. Students will read and discuss significant examples of epic, lyric, drama and prose writings of the finest authors writing in England and the British Empire from the Anglo Saxon, Anglo-Norman, Middle English, Renaissance, Restoration and 18th Century periods. The course will contain lectures, discussions, group work, and other student-centered learning activities. Evaluations will be based on in- and out-of-class analytical essays, exams, research reports, and class work. (C-ID ENGL 160; ENGL-LIT 160)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 086B     Survey of English Literature II     3 Units

This is the second part of a two part series surveying the development of English (Anglophone) Literature from the 18th Century to the present. The course will present significant examples of epic, lyric, drama and prose writings of the finest authors writing in England and the British Empire from the Romantic, Victorian, Edwardian, Modern and Postmodern periods. The course will contain lectures, discussions, group work, and other student centered learning activities. Evaluations will be based on in- and out-of-class analytical essays, examinations, research reports, and class work. (C-ID ENGL 165)

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL C1000

Cal-GETC: 3B District GE: 3B

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

ENGL 105     English Support Course     1 Unit

Students will learn and use critical thinking, analytical reading, and writing skills needed for success in transfer level composition, including paraphrasing, summarizing, development of complex content, revision, sentence techniques, research, evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of sources.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 3  Repeatable: No  Grading: K

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NAA

ENGL 501L     English Composition Support Lab     0 Units

Students will learn and use critical thinking/writing skills needed for college-level exposition, including paraphrasing, summarizing, development of complex content, revision, sentence techniques, research, evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of sources.

Lecture Hours: None  Lab Hours: 1.5  Repeatable: Yes  Grading: N

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: None Write: None Math: None

Transfer Status: None     Degree Applicable: NC

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