English
18 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGL 6 Creative Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility to enroll in ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 200
This course is an introduction to the craft of creative writing through the study and analysis of works by established literary writers. Students will practice writing in various genres and will be introduced to the workshop method. Graded only. (C-ID ENGL 200).
ENGL 8 British Literature I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 160
This course is an introductory survey to the seminal works, genres and eras of the development of literature in English in the British Isles, from the early Medieval to the Renaissance and 17th century, to conclude with the Augustan literature of the 18th century. It is designed for students seeking an introductory survey of British literature, its figures, and movements. Authors include Chaucer, Spenser, Milton, Shakespeare, Swift, and others. Graded only. (C-ID ENGL 160).
ENGL 10 British Literature II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility to enroll in a transferable English composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 165
This course is an introductory survey of British literature's seminal works, genres, and movements, from the late 18th century to contemporary British and post-colonial texts. It pays special attention to major authors from the Romantic, Victorian, and modern periods, and promotes understanding of the major works of these periods within their cultural and historical contexts. Designed for students seeking an introduction to British literature and its key figures, this course should supplement the literary knowledge of humanities students as well as prospective English majors. Authors include Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Austen, Dickens, and others. Graded only. (C-ID ENGL 165).
ENGL 14 U.S. Literature I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility to enroll in a transferable English composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 130
This course is a study of influential works of U. S. Literature from the colonial beginnings through the second half of the nineteenth century. It will include the influence of European and other traditions and cultural backgrounds, as well as various political, social, economic, ecological, and geographical influences and implications that have sustained, shaped, and inspired Americans. Materials will come from a variety of genres. Graded only. (C-ID ENGL 130).
ENGL 15 Film as Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will examine the nature and meaning of the narrative structure of film, as well as the aesthetic and historical impacts of cinema on society. Using a variety of critical lenses, students will improve their analytical skills, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the written word as the literary foundation of the cinema. Graded only.
ENGL 16 U.S. Literature II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Eligibility to enroll in a transferable English composition course
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
ENGL 20 Introduction to Poetry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will study the contemporary poetry of various cultures, styles and literary movements. Emphasis is placed upon deepening the student's understanding of poetry in a historical and social context. Graded only.
ENGL 25 Introduction to Shakespeare
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to Shakespeare, his works, and his world through lecture, reading, projects, and discussion. This course analyzes representative tragedies, comedies, histories, and sonnets. Graded only.
ENGL 26 Queer Film and Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines representations of "queer" sexuality and identity in films and literary texts ranging from turn-of-the-century works that encode homosexuality in an assortment of ways to contemporary works that explore a variety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally and pansexual (LGBTQ+) identities. This course emphasizes the diversity of perspectives on homosexuality and gender that may be found in 20th and 21st century film and literature, and highlights how texts by self-identified LGBTQ+ authors have responded and contributed to U.S. culture and history. Graded only.
ENGL 31 Existential Literature: A Literary Approach to Self Integration
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Through a variety of short stories, novels and poems dealing with existential themes, this course will help the student explore the literary, psychological, philosophical and theological implications of defining and taking responsibility for oneself in the quest for self-actualization. Graded only.
ENGL 35 Cross-Cultural Film and Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course presents a comparative examination of films and literature that reflect the richness and diversity of global cultures. Students will utilize various critical methodologies for interpreting films and texts and will analyze feature films as a reflection of national, ethnic, and cultural values and aesthetics. Graded only.
ENGL 47 Native American Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will examine the lived experiences of Native Americans through a variety of texts and genres. Focus will be on the cultural, social, and historical aspects of Native American Literature, and how texts authored by Native Americans have contributed to U.S. culture. Texts are studied through the lens of critical ethnic studies and emphasis is placed on anti-racist issues and practices in Native American communities.
ENGL 60 Creative Writing: Fiction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course develops an awareness of literary fiction as an art form both through the reading of short works of fiction and writing of exercises and complete stories. Emphasis is placed on the development of essential elements necessary for the writing of fiction and on the workshop format as a method for developing understanding and analysis of fiction. The assignments are interconnected in order to help students incorporate the skills they are practicing into increasingly difficult pieces. Graded only.
ENGL 95 Special Studies-ENGL
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 51-153 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Studies course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course.
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 68 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 100
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course focuses on close reading; expository, argumentative, and fictional texts; and develops expository, persuasive and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate analysis, critique, and synthesis. Graded only. (C-ID ENGL 100).
ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture, 34 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 100
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course includes embedded support. This course builds on literacy practices by developing expository and argumentative writing, awareness of audience, purpose and research strategies including documentation. Primarily expository and argumentative texts will be used, responding to a variety of rhetorical situations. Graded only. (C-ID ENGL 100).
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/ C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 105
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This course offers instruction in information literacy, and proper documentation. Students are required to write essays with progressive revisions and multiple drafts (minimum 5,000 words). (C-ID ENGL 105).
ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 120
In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. (C-ID ENGL 120).