English

• ENG104 4 credits

  Introduction to Literature (Fiction)

  Explores significant works of fiction and helps develop an appreciation and understanding of literature.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG105 4 credits

  Introduction to Literature (Drama)

  Offers a survey of representative works of drama from different cultures and time periods. Course explores the nature of the dramatic experience with emphasis on understanding and appreciating live productions.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG106 4 credits

  Introduction to Literature (Poetry)

  Explores the artistic use of language and a world made larger through the vicarious experiences offered through poetic expression.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG107 4 credits

  World Literature I

  Surveys important works from the literature of early civilizations: Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Chinese, Indian, and Roman. Course is designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG108 4 credits

  World Literature II

  Provides insights into the important works from India’s Classical Age, China’s 'Middle Period,' the rise of Islam, the Middle Ages in Western literature, the Golden Age of Japan, and the Renaissance in Europe. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG109 4 credits

  World Literature III

  Introduces important works representing Enlightenment, romanticism in Europe and America, pre-modern Japan, 19th century realism, and 20th century literature in a global context. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: English

  Covers a variety of specialized areas, such as Shakespeare on stage. Course transfers only as elective credit.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG201 4 credits

  Shakespeare I

  Introduces Shakespeare’s dramatic works with an emphasis on current theoretical approaches to his plays. Focuses on the plays themselves; however, students will also study performance history. The plays studied in this class are Shakespeare's comedies and romances.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG202 4 credits

  Shakespeare II

  Introduces Shakespeare’s dramatic works with an emphasis on current theoretical approaches to his plays. Focuses on the plays themselves; however, students will also study performance history. The plays studied in this class are Shakespeare's histories. ENG201, ENG202, ENG203 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG203 4 credits

  Shakespeare III

  Introduces Shakespeare’s dramatic works with an emphasis on current theoretical approaches to his plays. Focuses on the plays themselves; however, students will also study performance history. The plays studied in this class are Shakespeare's tragedies. ENG201, ENG202, and ENG203 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG204 4 credits

  Survey of English Literature I

  Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles and nations later colonized by Britain. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Focuses on English literature through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. ENG204, ENG205, and ENG206 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG205 4 credits

  Survey of English Literature II

  Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles and nations later colonized by Britain. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Focuses on Restoration and Romantic literature. ENG204, ENG205, and ENG206 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG206 4 credits

  Survey of English Literature III

  Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles and nations later colonized by Britain. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Focuses on Victorian and 20th century literature. ENG204, ENG205, and ENG206 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG244 4 credits

  Asian American Literature

  Introduces literature by Asian American writers and engages students in exploring Chinese culture spanning from pre-cultural revolution to American born Chinese living in America today. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG253 4 credits

  Survey of American Literature I

  Considers representative works from early colonial period to contemporary times; attention is given to the growth of literary forms, techniques, and characteristic themes. ENG253, ENG254, and ENG255 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG254 4 credits

  Survey of American Literature II

  Considers representative works from early colonial period to contemporary times; attention is given to the growth of literary forms, techniques, and characteristic themes. ENG253, ENG254, and ENG255 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG255 4 credits

  Survey of American Literature III

  Considers representative works from early colonial period to contemporary times; attention is given to the growth of literary forms, techniques, and characteristic themes. ENG253, ENG254, and ENG255 need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG257 4 credits

  African American Literature

  Introduces literature of Americans whose roots are in Africa. Emphasizes the period of post Civil War through the Harlem Renaissance. Covers the birth of the African American canon, post-war novels, short stories, poems, autobiographies, and plays. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG260 4 credits

  Introduction to Women Writers

  Introduces literature by women and women-identified men. Emphasizes the Middle Ages period through the present. Covers "birth" of women’s literary canon, treatises, short stories, autobiographies, novels, poems and plays. Literary magazines may be read to introduce early feminist and womanist literary criticism. Focuses on oral and written texts representing interests, aspirations, and experiences of women. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG261 4 credits

  Literature of Science Fiction

  Surveys important works of science fiction by writers from different cultures and time periods. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of fiction and science.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG275 4 credits

  The Bible as Literature

  Studies the composition, stories, and themes of the Bible in order to deepen understanding of its meaning and influence.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

• ENG280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/English

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

• ENG299 Variable credit

  Special Studies: English

  Presents special studies in English through workshop, seminar, and independent study formats.
  Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).