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Basic Skills Courses

All courses at this level are offered for college credit. Credit for these courses will not apply toward the associate degree, but will count toward the determination of a student's workload and eligibility for financial aid.

12A Basic English Review - .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

This self-paced course is intended for students who need to review their English skills in order to succeed in college classes and/or their career. Students begin with an evaluation of their skills. Activities include assigned individualized reading and writing practice, mastery tests, and meetings with the instructor. This is an individualized course designed to develop student mastery in specific basic skills. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate Degree, pre-collegiate basic skills, English as a Second Language.

12B Basic Composition Across the Curriculum - .5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit (Pass/No Pass)

This course is designed for students enrolled in transfer level courses in disciplines other than English who need additional instruction in critical reading and composition in order to complete the courses successfully. Students begin with the evaluation of their skills. Activities include assigned individualized reading and writing practice, mastery tests, and meetings with the instructor. This is an individualized course designed to develop student mastery in essential basic skills. (FT) Not applicable to the Associate Degree.

12E Basic Composition Review - .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 unit (Grade Only)

This self-paced course is intended for students enrolled in English 49who would like additional instruction in order to complete the course successfully. Students begin with an evaluation of their skills. Activities include assigned individualized reading and writing practice, mastery tests, and meetings with the instructor. This is an individualized course designed to develop student mastery in specific basic skills for English 49. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate Degree, pre-collegiate basic skills, English as a Second Language.

12F Basic Composition Review - .5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab, 1 units (Pass/No Pass)

This course is designed for students enrolled in English 43 who would like additional instruction in order to complete the course successfully. Students begin with the evaluation of their skills. Emphasis is placed on assigned individualized reading and writing practice, mastery tests, and meetings with the instructor. This is an individualized course designed to develop student mastery in specific basic writing skills for English 43. (FT) Not applicable to the Associate Degree.

Reading

42 College Reading and Study Skills I - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Assessment Skill Level R3. This course is designed for native speakers of English. ESL students should enroll in ESOL 19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32 or 40 as recommended by the placement test for non-native English speakers.
Limitation on enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 55.
This course is designed for students who need to improve their reading skills in order to succeed in college courses. In this course, students practice the reading process, reading extensively and intensively, and develop confidence and enjoyment in reading. Students also read and respond to a variety of materials, including non-fiction and textbook assignments, and learn strategies for reading difficult material to facilitate comprehension and critical thinking. In addition, students develop writing, vocabulary, discussion, and study skills. (FT) Credit for this course does not apply to the associate degree.

48 College Reading and Study Skills II (Formerly English 56) - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English as a Second Language 40 or English 42, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R4.
This course is designed for students who need to develop advanced reading skills to succeed in transfer level courses. In this course, students focus on academic reading and study skills and practice strategies to improve reading comprehension and critical thinking. Students also build writing, vocabulary, discussion and study skills to accurately express information and reflect the meaning of class readings. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate Degree, pre-collegiate basic skills.

Writing

37A Persuasive Writing - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Pass/No Pass Only)

Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 92A.
This course is intended for students enrolled at San Diego State University; for Freshmen, a score of 150 or lower on the CSU English Placement Test (EPT), and for transfer students, a score of 7 or lower on the Transfer Writing Assessment (TWA). It is designed to help students develop methods of reading and writing necessary for success in SDSU's Rhetoric and Writing Studies 100. In this course, students read persuasive texts and integrate the ideas of multiple authors and their own into argumentative essays. The course stresses paragraph and essay development and reviews sentence structure, mechanics, and grammar as needed. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate Degree, pre-collegiate basic skills - reading, writing, computation.

37B Persuasive Writing II - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Pass/No Pass Only)

Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 92B. Enrollment is intended for students admitted to San Diego State University who have taken SDSU's Rhetoric and Writing Studies 92A, 94, or 95 and received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP). Only students who have not received credit for English 92A or Satisfactory Progress (SP) for RWS 92A or 97A at San Diego State University may enroll in English 92B.
This course is designed to help students develop methods of reading and writing necessary for success in SDSU's Rhetoric and Writing Studies 100. In this course, students read persuasive texts and integrate the ideas of multiple authors and their own into argumentative essays. The course stresses paragraphs and essay development and reviews sentence structure, mechanics, and grammar as needed. To earn a grade of "CR," SDSU students must submit a passing final portfolio graded by SDSU's Rhetoric and Writing Studies (RWS) Department. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate Degree, pre-collegiate basic skills - reading, writing, computation.

43 English Review - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Advisory: Assessment Skill Level W3; or English 42 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R4. This course is designed for native speakers of English. ESOL students should enroll in English for Speakers of Other Languages 19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32, or 40 as recommended by the placement test for non-native speakers.
Limitation on enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 50.
This course is designed for students who need review of and practice with writing unified paragraphs and purposeful basic compositions. In this course students develop knowledge of the writing process as well as knowledge of grammatical structures to compose clear and complete sentences, paragraphs, and short essays. Students also read texts as the basis for writing and develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in college courses. (FT) Credit for this course does not apply to the associate degree.

49 Basic Composition - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 51.
Prerequisite: English as a Second Language 40 or English 43, with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W4.
This course is designed to prepare students to write successfully at the transfer level. In this course students practice the writing process in the production and editing of essays. Students also review grammatical and mechanical structures as needed to support the successful expression of meaning. In the addition, students read and think critically using a variety of texts which are the basis for writing and class discussion. A District-wide, timed-writing examination, holistically graded by English instructors is part of the final course grade. Designated section of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective and are crosslisted under Black Studies and Chicano studies in the class schedule. (FT) Not Applicable to Associate Degree, pre-collegiate basic skills.

English 101 Preparatory Courses

All courses at this level are offered for college credit. Three units of course work at this level may be applied to the associate degree. Credit for courses at this level will count toward the determination of a student's workload and eligibility for financial aid.

97 College Writing Skills - 3 hours lab, 1 unit (Pass/No Pass Only)

Advisory: English 43 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W4.
This course provides the application of college writing skills for all disciplines. Emphasis is on the writing of organized, clear, concise, coherent, and carefully reasoned essay exams, book reports, research papers, technical reports, expository and argumentative essays, and other college writing assignments. The course is individualized, with students working on specific learning outcomes tailored to their needs. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and not transferable.

English Courses (Also see Humanities)

101 Reading and Composition - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; or English 37A or English 37B or English 64 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed for transfer-level students or for those who want to develop competence in college level reading and composition. In this course, students read, analyze, discuss and think critically using a variety of works and sources. Based on these activities, students write essays, fully-documented research projects, and other types of texts for various purposes and audiences. This written work, which demonstrates effective, logical, and precise expression of ideas, totals at least 6000 graded words. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

105 Composition and Literature - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5; or English 064 or English 37A or 37B with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This is a composition course using literature as a background for improving writing skills. Students discuss the general nature and elements of literature and literary criticism by reading and analyzing representative works of fiction, drama, and poetry. Based on this subject matter, students are required to write a variety of critical papers, including a research paper, comprising at least 6,000 graded words. This course is designed for transfer students and is suitable for those students interested in literature and in developing strong critical and analytical writing skills. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

202 Introduction to Linguistics - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Linguistics. In this course, students develop an understanding of the nature of language through the study of core areas in linguistics including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Students also read, write and think critically about related fields such as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and animal communication. This course is designed for students who plan to transfer as well as for those with a general interest in linguistics. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

205 Critical Thinking and Intermediate Composition - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course is designed to help students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to develop critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills beyond the level of English 101 and English 105; it is a required course within many curricula. Assignments require a total of at least 8,000 words of graded writing. The course focuses on writing argumentative prose and critically evaluating arguments. A majority of the written assignments require some research and documentation, including library research. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective and are cross-listed under Black Studies and Chicano Studies in the catalog and class schedule. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

208 Introduction to Literature - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course provides an inquiry into the basic nature of literature and is designed for students with a general interest as well as for those majoring in the field. Students read and analyze representative literary works in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama from various cultures and periods, applying practical critical techniques in essays, reports, and exams. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

209 Literary Approaches to Film - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course focuses on literary values, such as plot, conflict, symbolism, theme and character as observed in feature films. It also focuses on cultural values with special reference as to how films define problems, establish a network of varied values, confront moral dilemmas, and explore human emotions. This course satisfies requirements in humanities and serves as an elective for English majors. It is designed for students who are interested in literature as well as those interested in the study of film. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

210 American Literature I - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course is a survey of American literature from its beginning to the late 19th Century including representative works from the Colonial Period (1588- 1765), the New Republic (1765-1829). In this class students read and discuss the authors of these periods, addressing relevant social, political, cultural, and religious issues. The students critically analyze in essays, exams, and research papers the authors, specific works, and other topics as assigned. Classroom activities include lectures and discussions of the principal authors and works. Selected representative readings are required. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

211 American Literature II - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
A survey of American Literature from the late 19th Century to the present which includes representative works from the Age of Realism (1865-1914), the Modernist Period (1914-1945), and the Postmodern Era (1950-present). In this class students read and discuss the authors of these periods, addressing relevant social, political, cultural, and religious issues. The students critically analyze in essays, exams, and research papers the authors, specific works, and other topics as assigned. Classroom activities include lectures and discussions of principal authors and their works. Selected representative readings are required. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

215 English Literature I: 800-1799 - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course offers a survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the pre-Romantic period (approximately 800 to 1799), including representative works from the Old and Middle English periods, the Renaissance and the Elizabethans, the Cavalier, Metaphysical, and Puritan periods, the Restoration and the Neoclassical periods. Students read and discuss the major authors of these periods, addressing relevant social, political, cultural, and religious issues. Students critically analyze, in essays and research papers, authors, specific works, and other topics as assigned. This course satisfies requirements for the major in English as well as general education and humanities requirements. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

216 English Literature II: 1800-Present - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course offers a survey of British literature from the Romantic period to the 20th century (approximately 1800 to the present) including representative works from the pre-Romantic and Romantic periods, the Victorian and later Victorian period and the Modern period. Students read and discuss the major authors of these periods, addressing relevant social, political, cultural, and religious issues. Students critically analyze, in essays and research papers, authors, specific works, and other topics as assigned. This course satisfies requirements for the major in English as well as general education and humanities requirements. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

220 Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course offers a survey of world literature in translation, from the ancient world through the European renaissance (approximately 1500 BCE - 1600 CE), including the established classic literature of the Near East, Greece and Rome, India, China, Japan, Africa, the Islamic world, and Europe. Students read and discuss a variety of authors from these regions, and address relevant social, cultural, and religious issues. Students critically analyze, in essays and papers, specific authors, works, themes, and other topics as assigned. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

221 Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course offers a survey of world literature in translation, from the close of the European renaissance through the present time, including the literature of Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa and the Islamic world. Students read and discuss a variety of authors from these regions, and address relevant social, religious, and cultural issues. Students critically analyze, in essays and papers, specific authors, works, themes, and other topics as assigned. This course satisfies requirements for the major in English as well as general education and humanities requirements. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

237 Women in Literature - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

238 Evaluating Children's Literature - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W6 and R6; or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course is a survey of children's literature from folktales to current works. The course compares works from a variety of authors, cultures, and historical periods while emphasizing current American works. Principles of literary criticism are applied in evaluating the themes, language, and structure of works studied. This class is suitable for students interested in literature as well as for students who are preparing to teach. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.

240 Shakespeare - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 48 and English 49, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
Advisory: English 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6; or English 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is a survey of William Shakespeare's work. Emphasis is placed on analyses of representative plays and poems from the perspectives of theme, character, structure, and language in historical and contemporary contexts. This course is designed for students majoring in English and those with a general interest in the author or the period. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.UC Transfer Course List.

245 Writing Creative Nonfiction - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Grade Only)

Prerequisite: English 101 or English 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 246A and/or 246B.
This is an intensive course in writing creative nonfiction. Exploration of the principles and methods of creative nonfiction are offered through lecture and the critical analysis of student and master works addressing personal, social, political, and/or cultural issues. Students submit original creative nonfiction for class discussion and learn to use the workshop format to further their work. Increased writing skills help students not only in preparing for such writing-related careers as publishing, journalism, communications, and education, but also in better understanding literature and learning to use language successfully, which is necessary in many professions. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

247 Writing Seminar - Poetry - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 or English 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This introductory course provides instruction in the study and creation of poetry. Students read and critique traditional, contemporary and multicultural poems that provide models for their original work. In addition, students create poetry which is discussed and analyzed by the class. Students learn to identify the basic elements and techniques of poetry, use invention strategies, understand different forms, analyze poems, examine published and unpublished poems as models for writing poetry, use constructive criticism, identify current poetic values, and explore potential markets for publishing poems. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

249 Introduction to Creative Writing - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 or English 105, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 or W6.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 249A and 249B.
This is an introductory course in creative writing which focuses on the study of fiction and poetry. Students analyze technique in the works of professional writers and in their own original works. After submitting writing, students participate in informal discussion of their work, which includes helpful criticism from the class and the instructor. Increased writing skills help students prepare for careers in communication, education, writing, advertising, selling, journalism, law, business, and government. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

253 Fundamentals of Fiction Writing - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option)

Prerequisite: English 101 or English 105, with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels R6 or W6.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for English 252A.
This is an intensive course in fiction-writing techniques. Students read and evaluate fiction using elements of fiction writing as well as contemporary issues. Students write original fiction and submit for class discussion and learn to use criticism offered by the instructor and peers. Critical thinking abilities are applied as students analyze student and master works addressing personal, social, political, and/or cultural issues. Increased writing skills help students who may be interested in a writing-related career, such as publishing, journalism, communications, and education, but also in better understanding literature, and learning to use language successfully. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List.

This discipline may offer specialized instruction in one or more of the following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265), Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience (270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on page page 120. Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability.

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