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