English - Creative Writing (ENGCW) Courses
ENGCW 400 Creative Writing
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (1) ENGCW 400, 410, 420, or 430 combined: maximum transfer credit is two courses; 2) ENGCW 400 and 480 combined: maximum credit one course)
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area C2
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 200
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed to stimulate creative thinking, hone analysis skills, and build confidence in communication abilities through writing experience in three genres: short story, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Engage in exploration of literary models and techniques, receive thoughtful feedback in a workshop setting, explore audience through publishing, and learn to put the right words in the best order.
ENGCW 410 Fiction Writing Workshop
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR300
- Transferable:CSU; UC (* ENGCW 400, 410, 420, or 430 combined: maximum credit, two courses)
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area C2
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is a creative writing course designed for students who wish to concentrate on fiction writing. Through lecture, discussion, assigned reading, writing exercises, short story (or novel chapter) writing, and critiques of student writing in a workshop mode, the student will examine critically the elements of literary creation. The students will keep a journal and prepare a portfolio of their work.
ENGCW 420 Poetry Writing Workshop
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (ENGCW 400, 410, 420, or 430 combined: maximum transfer credit is two courses)
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Engage in analysis of poetics, receive constructive feedback in a workshop setting, acquire invention and revision techniques, explore audience through publishing, and build capacity to express feelings and ideas with style and rhythm. Break down creative blocks and develop confident communication skills through reading and writing experience in poetry.
ENGCW 430 Creative Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (ENGCW 400, 410, 420, or 430 combined: maximum transfer credit is two courses)
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is a creative writing course concentrating on the literary essay. The class focuses on constructive in-class analysis of personal essays written by students. Students will write and critically examine essays such as the memoir, autobiography, reflective, and philosophical that have a literary, stylistic component. The class will also emphasize multi-cultural, multi-generational, mythological, and ecological topics. Students will prepare a portfolio of completed work.
ENGCW 452 College Literary Magazine
- Units:4
- Hours:54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Obtain hands-on experience as an editor for a nationally distributed and award-winning literary journal. Write, select, and edit manuscripts in the genres of poetry, short fiction, and creative non-fiction. Correspond with established authors and artists to create the campus’s annual literary journal. Learn to use a submission manager and obtain tips on publishing your writing from the editor’s point of view.
ENGCW 495 Independent Studies in English - Creative Writing
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
ENGCW 499 Experimental Offering in English - Creative Writing
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
English - Laboratory (ENGLB) Courses
ENGLB 70 Writing Center I
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This laboratory course provides assistance in writing skills to students in all subject areas. Students may enter the course at any time during the first 9 weeks of the semester and earn either .5 or 1 unit. This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. ENGLB 70 is recommended for students who are encountering difficulties in writing, spelling, sentence structure, paragraph or essay structure, and who would benefit from individual tutor/instructor assistance.
ENGLB 72 Writing Center II
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Writing Center II is an independent study course designed to provide one-on-one assistant for students who experience significant difficulty in writing. The course is particularly recommended for students who test into ENGWR 42/ENGRD 19, but may be taken by any student in any discipline needing significant assistance in writing. Students may earn .5 to 1 unit of credit and the course may be added until the end of the 9th week of the regular semester.
ENGLB 73 Writing Center III
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGWR 58, or placement through the assessment process.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Writing Center III is designed for students seeking to improve their writing skills with the express purpose of learning to write for success in college level courses. The course is particularly recommended for students who test into ENGWR 58/ENGRD 59but may be taken by any student in any discipline seeking to improve in writing for an academic purpose. Students may earn .5 to 1 unit of credit and the course may be added until the end of the 9th week of the regular semester.
ENGLB 74 Writing Center IV
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGWR 300, or placement through the assessment process.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Writing Center IV is an independent study course which provides assistance in developing writing skills for students who may be enrolled in college level courses where writing demands are significant, but the student is not yet fully confident or consistent in his/her ability to write as demanded by specific discipline courses. This course is particularly recommended for students who are enrolled in or who test into ENGWR 101 or ENGWR 300. The course is open to any student in any course seeking to improve in writing for an academic purpose. Students may earn .5 to 1 unit of credit and the course may be added until the end of the 9th week of the regular semester.
ENGLB 75 Reading Center I
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Reading is a fundamental skill required by all college students. Reading Center I is designed to meet that need by providing independent study in foundational reading skills following diagnostic assessment of the student's reading abilities. The course is open to all students in all disciplines where reading demands are significant. Students may elect to take the course for .5 to 1.0 unit and the course may be added through the 9th week of the semester.
ENGLB 76 Reading Center II
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Reading Center II is an independent study course open to any student experiencing significant difficulty in reading as required for college. The course may especially be recommended for students enrolled in ENGRD 19/ENGWR 42 or ESLR 40, but may be taken by any student in any discipline where reading demands are significant and where the student may not be prepared. Students may elect to take the course for .5 to 1.0 unit and the course may be added through the 9th week of the semester.
ENGLB 77 Reading Center III
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGWR 58, or placement through the assessment process.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Reading Center independent practice at reading skills necessary for college success. Students meet with an instructor for determination of reading needs, and an agreed upon prescription is then developed. Student may elect to take the course for.5 unit or 1.0 unit. This lab class may be recommended by instructors of ENGRD 59/ENGWR 58 but is open to any student in any discipline wishing to improve her/his reading skills. The course be added until the end of the 9th week of the semester.
ENGLB 78 Reading Center IV
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGRD 310 or 312, or placement through the assessment process.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Critical reading is a skill needed for success in college and particularly in 300 level courses. Many students enter those courses who are not confident in their reading abilities or their abilities to read critically. Reading Center 4 provides practice in this area. This course is open to any student in any discipline where reading and research may be required. It may be recommended for students enrolled in ENGRD 310, ENGRD 312, or ENGRD 110. Students may enroll through the 9th week of the semester and may elect to take the course for .5 unit or 1.0 unit.
ENGLB 299 Experimental Offering in English - Laboratory
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
English - Literature (ENGLT) Courses
ENGLT 303 Introduction to the Short Story
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Students will read, analyze, and discuss short stories by a wide variety of writers. Reading will emphasize American and British writers but will include authors from other countries as well. Thematic emphasis will focus on the connections between literature and the human condition.
ENGLT 310 English Literature I
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 160
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course includes the study of early English literature, featuring significant works of major English authors from Beowulf through Samuel Johnson, with consideration of the most important aspects of the English literary periods.
ENGLT 311 English Literature II
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 165
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Survey of significant works of major English authors from the beginning of Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century to the work of major authors in the Twentieth Century, with consideration of the important aspects of English literary history.
ENGLT 320 American Literature I
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 130
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is a survey of the more representative works in American literature from early America through the Civil War.
ENGLT 321 American Literature II
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 135
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Students will survey the representative works in American Literature after the Civil War.
ENGLT 330 African American Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course surveys the most representative African American writers from the slave narrative to the present. Our comprehensive literary study will frame today's issues in the context of significant historical and cultural influences.
ENGLT 334 Asian-American Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course surveys fiction, drama, poetry, and memoirs written by Asian Americans. The course focuses on works written by Americans of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Hmong, Korean, and Vietnamese descent but also includes the work of other Pan-Asian American writers. Students explore the diaspora and ways in which the experience of being Asian in America has shaped the literature and examine the differences and similarities of these experiences across cultures, generations, and genders. Optional field trips may be included.
ENGLT 335 Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores literature (poetry, short stories, novels, creative nonfiction, and performance) authored by Latinx writers. It typically examines the following themes: resistance, survival, identity, homeland, immigration, the border, socio-political activism, gender, and sexuality. All or most of each text is in English. Knowledge of the Spanish language is helpful but not required.
ENGLT 336 Race and Ethnicity in Contemporary American Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This class will examine literature written in the United States during the last 50 years in which the issues of race and racism, ethnicity and ethnocentrism, and culture and assimilation predominate the thematic concerns. All genres will be examined, as well as writers from many of the ethnic groups in America, including African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans.
ENGLT 340 World Literature I
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 140
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The course will acquaint students with a diverse range of world literatures from antiquity through the seventeenth century. Students will identify the commonalities and differences among and within ancient cultures and historical movements through close study of myths, epic poetry, philosophy, sacred texts, lyric poetry, prose, and drama of early Middle Eastern, Asian, African, South American, European and North American literatures. Students will be introduced to various methods of literary analysis and research.
ENGLT 341 World Literature II
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 145
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers a survey of world literature in translation from the mid-seventeenth to late-twentieth century. Significant works from Middle Eastern, Western, Asian, African, and North and South American traditions are studied. Students analyze these literatures in representative historical contexts and compare ideas across time, place, and culture to make connections between diverse literary texts, genres, and periods.
ENGLT 343 Contemporary Regional World Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to literature of writers from, but not limited to, Africa, Central and South America, Asia and the Middle East. Approached through the reading and discussion of all genres, basic elements of literary interpretation will be stressed to enhance understanding of the world view and culture of writers often not covered in other literature classes.
ENGLT 345 Mythologies of the World
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores and examines several universal themes of human experience as found through a broad survey of actual myths gathered from around the world. Special emphasis is also placed on the relationships and the similarities of various mythologies. The course includes fairly intensive instruction of primary interpretative theories of mythological research and analysis. This course emphasizes some of the myths underlying the western world view and recognizes diversity and commonality in myths from Middle Eastern, Native North American, African, Asian, and South American cultures. Students analyze, contrast, and compare myths on topics including the goddess culture, creation, the hero's journey, Judeo-Christian themes, the dying god, and psychological applications. From this process, they will gain an understanding of ethnocentrism, ethnicity and racism and the impact of these on the American experience. The format of instruction will involve lecture, group discussion, and other activities.
ENGLT 360 Women in Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is designed for any person who is interested in examining the roles women have occupied in literature, both as writers and as protagonists and characters. Emphasis will be placed on literature that develops protagonists and explores literary themes that focus on women's experiences in childhood, adolescence, marriage, childbirth and child rearing, death, love, dependence, independence, and their own creativity. Female authors and protagonists, and possibly male authors featuring female protagonists, will be representative of a wide range of cultural and ethnic groups from around the world. Over the course of the semester, students will examine issues of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, classism, gender inequity, and religious differences that are raised in the literature under discussion. The literature will include a variety of genres, such as short stories, novels, plays, and poetry.
ENGLT 365 Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course surveys representative literature concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) themes and issues as written by or about LGBTQ+ people from throughout its literary history to the present day. This comprehensive literary study includes attention to diverse LGBTQ+ concerns as they intersect with issues concerning race, gender, ability, and class. Moreover, students will be expected to analyze the significant historical and cultural influences of the LGBTQ+ community through literature.
ENGLT 370 Children and Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 180
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Through reading classical and contemporary pieces of children's literature, students will explore the historical and cultural context of this literature, the criteria for selecting literature for children, and the best practices for presenting literature to children, such as storytelling and oral reading. In addition, this class will offer opportunities for students to reflect on their relationships with literature as children. This course is primarily for parents, prospective elementary and preschool teachers, and/or those interested in literature written for children.
ENGLT 402 Introduction to Shakespeare and Film
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
In this course, students will draw connections between traditional and contemporary literary genres as they read William Shakespeare's plays and critically analyze film versions of these plays. Students will read and analyze a selection of Shakespeare's histories, comedies, tragedies, and romances in the context of Elizabethan drama. Then they will view a variety of cinematic interpretations of these plays and compare and contrast such elements as plot, character, theme, staging, and critical and directorial interpretation.
ENGLT 488 Honors - Literature Adapted into Film
- Same As:HONOR 378
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Enrollment Limitation:Enrollment is limited to Honors Program students. Details about the Honors Program can be found in the Cosumnes River College Catalog.
- Transferable:CSU; UC (Reaffirmed 08/01/2023.)
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b); AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 3A; IGETC Area 3B
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course analyzes the process, challenges, failures, and successes of adapting literary and stage material into film. It compares faithful and unfaithful adaptations through reading the original texts and viewing the adapted films with an awareness of their historical and cultural contexts. The course examines intention, creative distinctions, as well as limits and strengths of each medium. This course requires at least one research essay proposing and justifying details for an adaptation and including appropriate MLA documentation. The honors course is a full hands-on course with advanced teaching methods focusing on analytical reading, film analysis, and writing skills; it provides opportunity to engage with contemporary social and ethical issues through small group discussion, collaborative projects requiring higher-level thinking tasks as well as independent and collaborative research. Students are tasked to not only analyze and critique but also create an adaptation. Distinguishing features include: deep focus on research, analysis, application, strong communication and critical thinking. Enrollment in this course is limited to Honors Program students. This course is the same as HONOR 378. This course, under either name, may be taken one time for credit.
ENGLT 495 Independent Studies in Literature
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
ENGLT 499 Experimental Offering in Literature
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
English - Reading (ENGRD) Courses
ENGRD 113 Reading and Writing Skills for College
- Same As:ENGWR 109
- Units:4.5
- Hours:72 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 58 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This integrated reading and writing course is designed to accelerate the preparation for college reading and writing competency requirement for students who are assessed into one level below transfer English courses. This course prepares students for ENGRD 310/312 and ENGWR 300 with integrated teaching and learning in both reading and writing to accelerate a pathway for English Reading and Writing requirements. Students will learn to develop reading skills in vocabulary expansion, unlocking meanings with context clues and word parts, increasing comprehension, SQ3R, and critical thinking. Students will also learn to develop skills in writing correct, clear, and concise sentences with proper English grammar that transfer to well developed and organized paragraphs and essays. Other skills include paraphrasing, summarizing, pre-reading and pre-writing techniques, revising and editing essays, analyzing and comparing ideas, identifying author’s tone, bias, and purpose. This course is most ideal for students who are assessed into both ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 101. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have met the prerequisite for ENGRD 310/312 and ENGWR 300. This course may include a departmental final. This course is the same as ENGWR 109, and only one may be taken for credit.
ENGRD 119 College Textbook Reading Skills
- Units:0.5
- Hours:27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers instruction in academic reading skills to students who are concurrently enrolled in a college course. The instruction includes informal lecture, self-paced individual work, workshop, guided practice, and assisted learning. Pass or No Pass only.
ENGRD 299 Experimental Offering in English - Reading
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
ENGRD 310 Critical Reading as Critical Thinking
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGLB 70 or ENGWR 300
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course covers the theory and practice of essential reading skills for proficient academic performance with an emphasis on (1) reading strategy applications in textbook, fiction, and nonfiction, (2) critical analysis and evaluation of college level academic texts in multicultural writings, fiction and non-fiction reading, (3) critical and analytical evaluation of college level expository, narrative, descriptive, and argumentative essays and research, (4) development and expansion of critical thinking skills required in today’s diverse work environment, (5) vocabulary development, and (6) development of flexibility in reading rate. This course meets the Reading Competency requirement for the AA and AS degrees, and is CSU transferable. Additional work in the Reading and Writing Center (ENGLB 70 or 75) may be advised.
ENGRD 311 Intensive Critical Thinking for College Success
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 58 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course emphasizes the theory and application of critical thinking through reading expository, argumentative, fictional and nonfictional literature and works to develop the following: critical and analytical reading skills for college-level text, critical and analytical evaluation in research, synthesizing information to form logical conclusions, comparing and evaluating multiple sources, application in critical reading strategies across the discipline, vocabulary development and expansion for college-level reading. This accelerated course is for students who are ready for the challenge of an intensive learning experience at college level. This course meets the Reading Competency requirement for AA and AS degrees and is CSU transferable.
ENGRD 312 Academic Texts and the Self
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGLB 70, ENGLB 75, ENGWR 101, or ESLW 320
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course refines students' skills and ability to read, understand, and respond to college-level textbooks across the curriculum. Emphasis is placed on discipline-based vocabulary, critical reading and thinking strategies, interpretation of visual aids and data, and employing appropriate reading rate to fulfill the purpose of reading. This course meets the Reading Competency requirement for the A.A. and A.S. degrees, and is CSU transferable. Students are encouraged to also enroll in ENGLB 70 or 75 for access to individualized help in the Reading and Writing Center.
ENGRD 495 Independent Studies in English - Reading
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
ENGRD 499 Experimental Offering in English - Reading
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
English - Writing (ENGWR) Courses
ENGWR 44 Basics of Sentence Structure
- Units:1.5
- Hours:27 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers training in grammar, sentence building, correct usage, and punctuation. This course is recommended for students who wish to review basic principles of standard English as preparation for college-level compositions like ENGWR 300, ENGWR 301, and ENGWR 302. Graded on a pass/no pass basis.
ENGWR 55 Fluency and Style in English Writing
- Units:1.5
- Hours:27 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers further training in grammar, sentence building, correct usage, and punctuation. Students focus on developing fluency and style through sentence combining. Recommended for students who wish to continue to develop their understanding of standard English as preparation or reinforcement for ENGWR 300/108 or ENGWR 300. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
ENGWR 58 Writing Development with Reading
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
The focus of this course will be on writing and reading instruction as integrally related skills. Students will study and practice reading comprehension in the context of the writing process with the goal of accelerating the pathway to the English Reading and English Writing requirements. Students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to write clear and correct sentences as they write a variety of focused, developed, organized paragraphs and essays. Students will write both full-process and in-class essays. This course may include a departmental final or portfolio assessment. Successful completion of this course will serve as a prerequisite for ENGWR 101 and ENGRD 110 only at Cosumnes River College. As enrollment into course will be based upon prerequisite, there will be no self-placement. This course is the same as ENGRD 59, and only one may be taken for credit.
ENGWR 80 Accelerated College Writing
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Corequisite:ENGWR 300
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course provides support for students taking ENGWR 300. The assignments are often connected to the assignments in ENGWR 300 and reflect the diversity of Cosumnes River College. The course focuses on the writing process, as well as conferencing, peer review, self-reflection, and self-assessment to help students gain the skills, habits, and confidence to succeed in college level writing.
ENGWR 99 English Summer Bridge Program
- Units:1.5
- Hours:20 hours LEC; 21 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is a writing and grammar course that is part lecture and part lab. Students will focus on reading and writing as integrally related skills, hone their reading and writing processes, and practice grammar and sentence formation--all to become more college ready. This course is recommended for students who wish to review basic principles of standard English and practice college-level writing for ENGWR 51, ENGWR 101 or ENGWR 300. The course is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
ENGWR 109 Reading and Writing Skills for College
- Same As:ENGRD 113
- Units:4.5
- Hours:72 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 58 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This integrated reading and writing course is designed to accelerate the preparation for college reading and writing competency requirement for students who are assessed into one level below transfer English courses. This course prepares students for ENGRD 310/312 and ENGWR 300 with integrated teaching and learning in both reading and writing to accelerate a pathway for English Reading and Writing requirements. Students will learn to develop reading skills in vocabulary expansion, unlocking meanings with context clues and word parts, increasing comprehension, SQ3R, and critical thinking. Students will also learn to develop skills in writing correct, clear, and concise sentences with proper English grammar that transfer to well developed and organized paragraphs and essays. Other skills include paraphrasing, summarizing, pre-reading and pre-writing techniques, revising and editing essays, analyzing and comparing ideas, identifying author’s tone, bias, and purpose. This course is most ideal for students who are assessed into both ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 101. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have met the prerequisite for ENGRD 310/312 and ENGWR 300. This course may include a departmental final. This course is the same as ENGRD 113, and only one may be taken for credit.
ENGWR 110 College Reading and Writing Skills
- Units:4
- Hours:72 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This pre-transfer-level course is designed to prepare students for success in ENGWR 300 and other courses that require writing. Students will read primarily transfer-level non-fiction texts of varying length, and write essays responding to and incorporating these readings. The course will focus on reading and writing fundamentals, such as active reading strategies, writing process, thesis development, paragraph structure, logical support, and sentence awareness.
ENGWR 299 Experimental Offering in English - Writing
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
ENGWR 300 College Composition
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:Eligibility to enroll based on skills demonstrated through CRC's placement process OR, for students taking the ESL sequence, completion of ESL 130.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 100
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers instruction in critical thinking, reading and writing, and is designed to help the student demonstrate, in both argumentative and expository prose, sound logic and/or argumentation, clear organization, precise diction, and appropriate style. Throughout the course, fluency and correctness are emphasized.
ENGWR 301 College Composition and Literature
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, or HONOR 375 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area I; CSU Area A3; CSU Area C2; IGETC Area 1B; IGETC Area 3B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 105; C-ID ENGL 120
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
ENGWR 301 offers the study of literature, with an emphasis on analytical reading and writing. It covers principles of argument and analysis, such as reasoning inductively and deductively. Assigned readings may include novels, short stories, poems, plays, and literary criticism. Essays written for the course (6,000 words minimum) generalize from the texts to present carefully reasoned arguments. At least one essay includes citations from secondary sources, documented according to current MLA format.
ENGWR 302 Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 1B
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 105
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course explores techniques of effective critical thinking as expressed in written argument and in the major principles of advanced composition and rhetoric. Students focus on critically assessing, developing, supporting, and effectively expressing persuasive opinions and arguments on issues in culturally diverse environments. Through reading, writing, and discussion, students examine methods by which an audience of readers is persuaded to think, believe, and act. Students identify, explore, and examine logical fallacies of arguments, analyze diverse arguments for soundness and validity, analyze various modes of discourse within diverse economic, political, environmental, social, and cultural contexts, and craft effective traditional and/or multimodal arguments designed with specific purposes for varying audiences. This course includes writing a minimum of 5,000 words (which includes full-process essays) and draws from various texts to present carefully reasoned arguments. At least one essay includes citations from primary and secondary sources, documented according to current MLA format.
ENGWR 309 Documenting Research for College Composition
- Units:1
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:LIBR 318
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
Learn to add credibility and to avoid plagiarism in your writing as you explore the principles and mechanics of documenting research while developing critical thinking skills. The final product of the course is a well-researched argumentative essay that shows mastery of the documentation style guidelines of the Modern Language Association of America (MLA).
ENGWR 330 Writing for Publication
- Same As:JOUR 340
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, HONOR 375, or JOUR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is an introductory course in writing nonfiction for publication. Emphasis will be on developing magazine articles that sell; finding ideas; analyzing magazines; writing query letters; researching and interviewing; organizing, writing and illustrating articles. Individual and class criticism of student work will be featured. This course is the same as JOUR 340, and only one may be taken for credit.
ENGWR 331 Writing for Publication
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
- Advisory:ENGWR 330
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers a marketing approach to selling nonfiction writing. The course surveys consumer, general interest and specialty magazines, including trade journals, company publications, regional magazines and local markets. Activities will include the following: reporting on magazine categories; analysis of a variety of magazine article styles and types; writing and sending articles to the marketplace; individual and class criticism of student manuscripts. Emphasis will be placed on increasing freelance writing publication. The course may be taken twice for credit, with the understanding that many universities and four-year colleges place a nine-unit limit on transfer credit from advanced composition courses (ENGWR 330, 331 and ENGCW 400).
ENGWR 341 Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(a)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course emphasizes principles of reader-centered writing for the workplace, focusing specifically on aspects of technical and professional writing. The course teaches the writing of documents used in industry and business. These documents may include memos, letters, brochures, reports, process analyses, technical descriptions, procedures, proposals, grants, scientific reports, web sites, software documentation, and case studies. The course may include team projects that require collaboration outside the classroom. The course complements communication skills needed for the Career and Technical Education disciplines. The course is intended to be applicable to AS and AA CTE degrees.
ENGWR 480 Honors College Composition
- Same As:HONOR 375
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:ENGWR 110 or eligibility for ENGWR 300
- Enrollment Limitation:Eligibility for the Honors Program.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area II(a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A
- C-ID:C-ID ENGL 100
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course offers the honors student a challenging course that will develop skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. It asks students to critically analyze, compare, and evaluate various complex works. The course is designed to help students demonstrate, in both argumentative and expository prose, complex critical thinking, effective organization, precise diction, and sophisticated style; at least one of those essays requires research and appropriate MLA documentation. Essays written during the term will total at least 8,000 words. Throughout the course, fluency and correctness are emphasized. This course is not open to students who have successfully passed ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340. This course is the same as HONOR 375. This course, under either name, may be taken one time for credit.
ENGWR 495 Independent Studies in English - Writing
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
ENGWR 499 Experimental Offering in English - Writing
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
