English ENGL

11 courses · Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026

ENGL 10A Creative Writing I

Units
3
Hours
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite
ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A or ENGL C1000E or ENGL 1AS.
Transfers to
CSU, UC
C-ID
C-ID ENGL 200

Peralta GE Areas 3;

Writing fiction, poetry, and drama: Careful analysis of the techniques used by established writers.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL 10B Creative Writing II

Units
3
Hours
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite
ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A or ENGL C1000E or ENGL 1AS.
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 3;

Continuation of writing fiction, poetry, and drama: Careful analysis of the techniques used by established writers.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL 49 Independent Study in English

Units
.5-5
Hours
.5 - 5 hours lecture
Transfers to
CSU

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in English. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL 201A Preparation for Composition and Reading

Units
4
Hours
4 hours lecture
Prerequisite
ENGL 252B.

Introduction to college-level reading and writing of expository prose: Development of college-level reading skills; analysis of texts with an emphasis on non-fiction; expository writing including various modes of developing essays, essay organization; paragraph development; sentence development; and practice in editing/proofreading.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL 208 Writing Workshop

Units
.5-1
Hours
.25 - .75 hours lecture, .75 - 1.5 hours lab

Individualized instruction in writing, utilizing computers: Grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, idea development and/or organizational skills.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL 264A Preparation for Composition, Reading, and Research

Units
4
Hours
3 hours lecture, 3.5 hours lab

Introduction to college-level composition, reading, and research: Active reading strategies; writing and prewriting strategies; argumentation techniques; research techniques.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL 264B Preparation for Composition, Reading, and Research

Units
4
Hours
3 hours lecture, 3.5 hours lab
Corequisite
ENGL 264A.

Skill development in composition, reading, and research: Active reading strategies; writing and prewriting strategies; argumentation techniques; research techniques.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing

Units
4
Hours
4 hours lecture
Prerequisite
ESOL 052: Advanced Reading and Writing or ESOL 052B: Advanced Reading and Writing or Appropriate placement through multiple-measures assessment.
Transfers to
CSU, UC
C-ID
ENGL 100

Peralta GE Areas 1A; Cal-GETC Area 1A;

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (13 sections)

ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing

Units
5
Hours
5 hours lecture
Prerequisite
ENGL 264B or ESOL 052 - Advanced Reading and Writing or ESOL 052B - Advanced Reading and Writing **Active or ESL 21B - Writing 6 or Appropriate placement through multiple measures assessment process.
Transfers to
CSU, UC
C-ID
ENGL 100

Peralta GE Areas 1A; Cal-GETC Area 1A;

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.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing

Units
3
Hours
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite
College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000/ C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
Transfers to
CSU, UC
C-ID
ENGL 105

Peralta GE Areas 1A, 1B; Cal-GETC Area 1B;

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 College Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Formerly ENGL 5.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature

Units
4
Hours
4 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

Other: Equivalent Courses: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AS.

Peralta GE Areas 1A; Cal-GETC Area 3B;

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. Formerly ENGL 1B.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

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