Elective

Foundations/Core courses are not included in the elective list; Students should note, however, that some foundations courses may be repeatable for credit as electives. Such courses are indicated in their descriptions.

ENGL 107 ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC (3)
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 or ENGL 106
An intensive, one-semester writing course that emphasizes research as a heuristic for learning, writing as an intellectual dialogue with the authorities represented in the evidence found, and which engages students in judging the merit and appropriateness of
discovered evidence. A substantial amount of writing is required.
GenEd: A1, A2

ENGL 311 BILINGUAL LITERARY STUDIES/ESTUDIOS LITERARIOS BILINGÜES (3)
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 and SPAN 202 or 212 or consent of the instructor
This course explores the literatures of the Americas written in two languages: English and Spanish. Course texts will include works written by bilingual U.S. authors and Latin American authors writing primarily in Spanish; genres may include novels, with a special
focus on Magical Realism/el realismo magico, short stories/cuentas, and poetry. Readings will be in the original language; class discussions will be bilingual. Same as SPAN 311.

ENGL 312 INTRODUCTION TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 or equivalent
An inquiry into children's literature. Students analyze works representative of several cultures and genres, including fiction, poetry, picture books, non-fiction, and traditional literature. Focus will be on critical reading of materials appropriate for grades K-6 as
well as analysis of literary elements and structural features. The course will foster appreciation for and understanding of the author's craft through analytical papers, investigatory projects, and creative responses to children's literature.

ENGL 328 MYTHOLOGY (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 or equivalent and one literature course
Study of mythology and the influence it has had on literature, art, music, and the development of cultures. Course topics may include Classical Mythology, Eastern Mythology, Mythology of the Americas, Egyptian Mythology, and others. Repeatable by topic.

ENGL 332 TEACHING DRAMATIC LITERATURE (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 333 MULTICULTURAL DRAMA IN PERFORMANCE/PRODUCTION (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list.

ENGL 334 NARRATIVES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 335 AMERICAN ETHNIC IMAGES IN NOVELS, FILM AND ART (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 336 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE AND COMMUNICATION (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 337 LITERATURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list.

ENGL 338 SCIENCE AND CONSCIENCE (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 339 PSYCHOLOGY AND LITERATURE (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 340 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 378 CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN AUTHORS: TELECOURSE (3)
An introduction to the fiction and poetry produced by contemporary Native Americans. Authors of the works studied join the discussion of their work and concepts important to their work. Modes of discourse and the impact of Native American cultures, concerns and
philosophy on the fiction and poetry of these authors are the primary foci of the course. Students will meet with the course instructor three times during the semester; otherwise, students will view the telecourse tapes, read the assigned books, read the essays in the
workbook, and do the assigned activities explained in the workbook on their own.

ENGL 400 CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 or equivalent and one upper division literature course
Survey of world trends in literature, possibly including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and/or drama. Specific topics vary from term to term. Repeatable by topic.

ENGL 412 DRAMA OF ANCIENT GREECE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 or equivalent and one upper division literature course
A survey of ancient Greek drama and the culture/society that produced it. The course will examine a representative sample of the major plays. Among the topics considered will be: the tragic and comic festivals, tragedy's relationship with Athenian democracy, the nature of Greek theaters and ancient theatrical production techniques, religion and drama, women and tragedy, tragic and comic heroism, myth and tragedy, and the legacy of Greek tragedy in the modern world. Same as TH 412

ENGL 430 TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION: LITERATURE, HISTORY, AND CULTURAL CHANGE (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 431 EUROPEAN RENAISSANCE LITERATURE AND ART (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 432 ARTS OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 433 GAY/LESBIAN/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER STUDIES (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 444: ORIGINAL PRACTICE IN RENAISSANCE DRAMA (3)
See description in Interdisciplinary course list

ENGL 450 NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 449
Study of the novels and poetry written by Native American authors. In order to understand the development of the literature, we will also read essays relevant to the events, issues and concerns attending the historical interactions between Native Americans and Euro-Americans in North America.

ENGL 451 AFRICAN/AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 449
Study of the novels and poetry written by African American authors. In order to understand the development of the literature, we will also read essays relevant to the events, issues and concerns attending the historical interactions between African Americans and other peoples in North America. Authors writing in African countries may also be included in order to gain a more global perspective on the literature.

ENGL 452 ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 449
Study of the novels and poetry written by Asian American authors. In order to understand the development of the literature, we will also read essays relevant to the events, issues and concerns attending the historical interactions between Asian Americans and other peoples in North America. Authors writing in Asian countries may also be included in order to gain a more global perspective on the literature.

ENGL 453 HISPANIC/HISPANIC AMERICAN LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 449
Study of the novels and poetry written by Hispanic American authors. In order to understand the development of the literature, we will also read essays relevant to the events, issues and concerns attending the historical interactions between Hispanic/
Chicana(o)/Latina(o) Americans and other peoples in North America. Authors writing in Spain, Mexico, Central America or South American countries may also be included in order to gain a more global perspective on the literature.

ENGL 454 MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE PROJECT/SEMINAR (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and completion of ENGL 449 and 9 units drawn from 450, 451, 452, 453
As the culmination of the Multicultural Literature Emphasis, the purpose of this independent study course is to produce a significant work in the genre of the student's choice, chosen in consultation with his or her instructor.

ENGL 456 WOMEN'S FICTION (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 220 or ENGL 250
This course examines the development of contemporary fiction by women and its relationship to fiction by men. It compares style and theme across social class and ethnicities, analyzing the historical context of each novel or short story. The course
will raise critical questions about a female literary tradition.

ENGL 460 PERSPECTIVES IN CREATIVE WRITING (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 330 or consent of the instructor
Writing intensive with a focus on reading and discussing what others have written about the processes involved in the creative writing endeavor. Guest lectures by published writers, publishers and other experts may be part of the course.

ENGL 461 FICTION WRITING (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 460
The writing of fiction is the focus of this class. The seminar format allows students the opportunity to talk about their writing and to receive critiques from their peers as well as the instructor.

ENGL 462 POETRY WRITING (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 460 or consent of the instructor
The writing of poetry is the focus of this class. The seminar format allows students the opportunity to talk about their poetry and to receive critiques from their peers as well as the instructor.

ENGL 463 WRITING FOR THE STAGE AND SCREEN (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 460 or consent of the instructor
The writing of stage plays and/or screenplays is the focus of this class. The seminar format allows students the opportunity to talk about their writing and to receive critiques from their peers as well as the instructor.

ENGL 464 CREATIVE NON-FICTION (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 460 or consent of the instructor
The writing of creative non-fiction is the focus of this class. The seminar format allows students the opportunity to talk about their writing and to receive critiques from their peers as well as the instructor.

ENGL 465 CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT (3)
Three hours activity per week
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and completion of ENGL 449 and 9 units drawn from 461, 462, 463, 464
As the culmination of the Creative Writing Emphasis, the purpose of this independent study course is to produce a significant work in the genre of the student's choice, chosen in consultation with his or her instructor.

ENGL 474 APPROACHES TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR (3)
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 315
This course uses various approaches to analyze the form, function, and meaning of English grammar, including alternative ways to understand grammar in the context of real language tasks. Particular attention is paid to cultural and social assumptions about grammar and how they have shaped our attitudes toward language use.

ENGL 475 LANGUAGE IN SOCIAL CONTEXT (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 or equivalent and consent of the instructor
Focus is on the nature of literacy, with emphasis on literacy development for English Only (EO) and English Language Learners (ELLs), investigation and knowledge of the development and acquisition of English literacy, and understanding the role of concepts and contexts in word meanings, vocabulary development, and multiple meanings. Also stressed will be differences between English and other languages that impact the acquisition of English literacy by ELLs, the role of primary language literacy in the development of English language among ELLs, and the impact of disabilities on oral and written English language development.

ENGL 477 ADOLESCENT LITERATURE (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 and one upper division literature course
A survey of young adult literature in which students analyze young adult literature taught at the secondary level (grades 6-12). Works studied are selected for their diversity of subject matter, genre, cultural focus, and grade level. Students will engage in literary
discussions of the works, analyze them in relation to the genre, and consider implications for adolescents in school and the larger society.

ENGL 478 WRITING AS REFLECTIVE PRACTICE (3)
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or 105 and 330 or consent of the instructor
This course will develop awareness of the thinking and learning processes that occur during writing. The focus will be on identifying, planning, and monitoring the thinking processes that develop while writing. This knowledge of process will be used to select
and develop strategies that will improve the written product. Writing will be extensive and will include expository, creative, and reflective genres.

ENGL 482 TECHNICAL WRITING (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 330
This course is an overview of the field of technical writing. Research, interviewing, and the various forms of technical writing are addressed. Students will produce work in a variety of forms of technical writing.

ENGL 483 TECHNICAL VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: For Technical Writing Certificate students only, ENGL 482
The focus of this course is two-fold. First, the student will research and write a presentation on a topic of his or her choice, suitable for a specific application (conference, meeting, etc.) and receive critiques from his or her peers and the professor. Second, the student will use that paper to form the basis of a visual presentation using up-to-date technology of various forms.

ENGL 484 TECHNICAL WRITING FOR THE SCIENCES (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: For Technical Writing Certificate students only, ENGL 482
Writing for the Sciences requires a specialized understanding of the process of writing as well as the content of the final essay or article. Students will learn to do research in specialized fields and to write for a variety of scientific journals and other publications.

ENGL 485 TECHNICAL WRITING PROJECT/SEMINAR (3)
Three hours activity per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 310, 330, 482, 483, and 484, and a passing evaluation on the portfolio of work from the prerequisite courses
As the culmination of the Technical Writing certificate program, this course may be an internship, independent study, seminar or a project course. Projects will be devised in consultation with an advisor.

ENGL 494 INDEPENDENT STUDY/SENIOR RESEARCH (3)
Three hours activity per week
Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the instructor
Students may do an independent study to further coursework begun in other courses, obtain an internship which utilizes knowledge gained thus far, or do research in preparation for the senior project.