# English (ENGL) courses

Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 28 courses

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"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### ENGL P01AX — NOTE: Requires registration in linked section of ENGL C1000

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** Total lecture 36 hours
- **Prerequisite:** Concurrent enrollment in English C1000.
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)

Intensive instruction in advanced reading and writing skills for students who are currently taking English C1000. This course is designed to help English C1000 students further hone their craft as writers and readers. Success in this course will be based on attendance and satisfactory completion of in-classreading and writing assignments. The class is primarily geared toward students who can benefit from extra practice and sustained support in the coursework for English C1000. This course is only offered on a pass/no pass grading basis. Credits do not count towardsthe associate degree.

### ENGL P031Z — Student Employee Skills

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total lecture 5 hours
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course equips students with the skills to become effective student employees at Porterville College. Students will develop essential professional skills, better preparing them to assist other students here at PC.

### ENGL P032Z — Database Literacy

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total lecture 5 hours
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Equivalent to LIBR P032Z

This data literacy course is designed to equip studentswith the foundational skills necessary to navigate the world of data, research, and informationeffectively. Students will gain a deep understanding of identifying reliable sources, utilizingdatabases, and harnessing specialized research tools.

### ENGL P033Z — Academic Writing Styles And AI

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total lecture 5 hours
- **Advisory:** ENGL P032Z or LIBR P032Z.
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Equivalent to LIBR P033Z

This course covers various writing styles, including MLA, APA, and Chicago, with a strong focus on proper formatting, citation guidelines, and creating well-structured work cited or bibliography sections. Additionally, students will explore the world of AI, learning how to use AI technologies for research and citation while emphasizing the importance of avoiding plagiarism.

### ENGL P34BZ — Academic Format and Citation

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total 18 hours
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This class introduces MLA style and instructs in proper format and citation for collegiate-level papers based on the fluent use of the latest MLA style guidelines. Also includes a brief overview of style guidelines used in other disciplines. Nontransferable. Course offered with a standard letter grade only.

### ENGL P34CZ — Revising and Editing

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total 18 hours
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is an introduction to revising and editing. Students will learn how to revise and edit their own work as well as how to review others' writing and how to apply those skills to papers in a variety of disciplines. Nontransferable. Course offered with a standard letter grade only.

### ENGL P034Z — Annotated Bibliography

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total lecture 5 hours
- **Advisory:** ENGL P032Z or LIBR P032Z and ENGL P033Z or LIBR P033Z.
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 2 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/engl.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md)
- Equivalent to LIBR P034Z

This course is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to create meaningful annotated bibliographies by drawing from their database expertise and mastery of varioius writing styles. Throughout this course, students will learn how to locate, evaluate, and summarize academic soures, culminting in the creation of an annotated bibliography that showcases the best three sources and explains why they are valuable.

### ENGL P035Z — Literature Review

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** Total lecture 5 hours
- **Advisory:** ENGL P034Z or LIBR P034Z ENGL P032Z or LIBR P032Z and ENGL P033Z or LIBR P033Z.
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 2 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/engl.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md)
- Equivalent to LIBR P035Z

This course is designed to guide students through the process of conducting a comprehensive literature review. Building upon the foundational skills acquired in the Annotated Bibliography course, students will delve deeper into the critical aspects of summarizing, analyzing, critically responding to, and synthesizing academic sources. By the end of this course, students will be proficient in crafting a coherent and well-structured literature review.

### ENGL P100R — College Reading: Logical Analysis and Evaluation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area IB; CSU-A3
- Degree applicable

A transfer level general education course in critical thinking and critical reading. Emphasis is placed on learning the strategies necessary to analyze and evaluate the validity and logic of written language.

### ENGL P101A — Academic Reading and Writing

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** Lecture/discussion 72 hours
- **Prerequisite:** Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures process.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 6 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/engl.md); Fall 2026, 49 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 29 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- Note: Some sections require registration in linked section ENGL P01AX
- General education: PC-Area 1A; CalGETC-1A
- Degree applicable

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. The class addresses the study of writing, including paragraph development, essay organization, logic, writing process, and research paper writing. Readings in a variety of rhetorical modes are used as models for writing. Students will read at least two book length works and write a minimum of 8,000 words, including an argumentative research paper. This course is also offered online.

### ENGL P101B — Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** Total lecture 72 hours
- **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 110, ENGL 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 4 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/engl.md); Fall 2026, 11 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 32 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; Cal-GETC-1B
- Degree applicable

In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, information literacy, and knowledge of accurate documentation through the study of diverse literary works from a variety of literary genres, developing an appreciation for literature. Genres include fiction, poetry, and drama representing a variety of cultural experiences from different critical viewpoints with an emphasis on analytical, critical, and argumentative writing and thinking. Students are required to read one book-length work and a novel, as well as selected works of literature from different genres. Critical thinking is taught within the context of literary criticism. Course includes advanced instruction in the art of writing, with particular emphasis on argumentation as a means of conveying the students' critical viewpoint, library research, and MLA documentation. Course emphasizes a close reading of literary selections.

### ENGL P101C — Critical Thinking and Writing

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Prerequisite:** College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 100, ENGL 105
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 2 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/engl.md); Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 1B; PC-Area 3; CalGETC-1B
- Degree applicable

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) or similar first-year college writing course. This course offers instruction in argumentation and critical writing, critical thinking, analytical evaluation of texts, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation. Students will write a minimum of 6,000 words.

### ENGL P102 — British Literature 1

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Prerequisite:** Eligible for standalone transfer-level English.
- **Advisory:** Completion of English 101A.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 160
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

The history of English literature from the earliest examples to the present time with an emphasis on cultural influences in the literature. The course includes a detailed study of Beowulf, Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, and Swift. Required for students whose major or minor is English. Recommended for students who desire to extend their knowledge of their cultural heritage.

### ENGL P103 — Shakespeare Survey

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

Read, interpret, and analyze approximately nine key comedies, tragedies, and histories for an understanding of their themes, background, and literary significance. View video productions for discussion of dramatic elements, contrasting productions and dramatic techniques, and for visual reinforcement of the textual elements. Discussion should emphasize Shakespeare's language and poetic style, as well as historical and sociological connections to each of the plays. A brief discussion of Shakespeare's sonnets and contemporaries will also be included.

### ENGL P104 — British Literature 2

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Prerequisite:** Eligible for standalone transfer-level English.
- **Advisory:** Completion of English 101A.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 165
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

A survey of English literature from the late 18th century Romantics to contemporary British writers including 21st century and post-colonial texts. Required for students whose major is English. Recommended for students who wish to extend their knowledge of their cultural inheritance.

### ENGL P112 — Forms of Literature: Chicano

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

This course provides a survey of literary portrayals of Chicanos by Chicanos and other writers in three major genres (poetry, short story, novel). The literary analysis of works focuses on four areas: factual content, interpretive aspects, stylistic features, and an overall evaluation of the writer's management of his/her theme(s).

### ENGL P113 — Forms of Literature: Chicano Drama

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC 3B
- Degree applicable

A study of drama created by Chicanos including the historical origins and social/political influences of individual plays. Students will read and analyze Chicano drama as a literary art form and a philosophical, sociological, psychological, and political expression of the Chicano American experience. Various forms representing several styles will be studied as representing multiple theater movements.

### ENGL P114 — Introduction to Mythology and Folklore

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

This course cultivates a cross-cultural perspective on myths, mythologies, folktales, and folklore from around the world, including folklore of the San Joaquin Valley. This course scrutinizes different theories of cultural meaning and functions of myth and folklore, past and present. It Introduces various ways of interpreting and experiencing myth and folklore texts with oral origins. The assigned reading will cover a range and diversity of mythology and folklore.

### ENGL P115 — Forms of Literature: Women Writers

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

This course will address women as writers and characters through the study of basic feminist theory and a variety of genres (essay, speech, short story, poetry, drama and film) from the middle ages to the present. Whenever possible, students will attend a nearby conference or art show focused on the works of contemporary women artists. Approved for pass/no pass grading.

### ENGL P116 — Forms of Literature: The Short Story

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

Study of the short story as a literary art form, emphasizing the contemporary scene.

### ENGL P117 — Forms of Literature: American Indian Literature

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3: CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

Students explore the American Indian experience as recorded in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and essay. They will consider how literature created by Native Americans brings to light tribal traditions, values, and practices. While studying the literature they will consider historical, geographical, political, and economic circumstances.

### ENGL P118 — The Bible as Literature

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; Cal-GETC-3B
- Degree applicable

Exploration of the Bible as a literary work foundational to western culture. Emphasis will be given to the Old Testament and the New Testament Gospels; other New Testament and non-canonical works may be included.

### ENGL P119 — Forms of Literature: Poetry

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

Study of poetry as a literary art form, emphasizing critical interpretation and recognition of poetic forms and elements. Designed as an elective.

### ENGL P130 — American Literature 1

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2; IGETC-3B
- Degree applicable

Lectures, reading and discussion on major American authors, movements, and trends from the colonial times to the mid-1800s. Literary masterpieces are studied for their intrinsic worth as well as for their significance in American literary development. C-ID ENGL P130

### ENGL P131 — American Literature 2

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Advisory:** ENGL C1000.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 135
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC Area-3
- Degree applicable

Lectures, reading and discussion on major American authors, movements, and trends from the civil war to the present. Literary masterpieces are studied for their intrinsic worth as well as for their significance in American literary development.

### ENGL P134A — Introduction to Research for Writing

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** Total lecture 18 hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md)
- General education: PC-Area B
- Degree applicable

This course introduces methods of research, instructs in evaluation of print and online sources, and illustrates the research process to prepare students for academic, personal, and workplace research.

### ENGL P140 — Creative Writing

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000.
- **C-ID:** ENGL 200, ENGL-CW 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3; CSU-C2
- Degree applicable

Instruction in the writing of fiction including the short story, personal narrative, and poetry. In a series of workshops, students will learn and apply the elements of the craft and write for publication; in addition, they will read and critically analyze appropriate models. Intended for those seeking a career in writing. Especially recommended for English majors.

### ENGL P141 — Magazine Article Writing

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours
- **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- General education: PC-Area 3
- Degree applicable

Exploration of professional nonfiction magazine article writing, including methods of locating and researching stories for publication in print and online and the relatability to the market. Techniques in writing leads, creating consistent news threads, interviewing multiple sources for stories; understanding newsworthiness, how to cite sources, avoid plagiarism, use AP Stylebook, and how to query a publication. Students will be introduced to the magazine industry and learn how to target their ideas and approaches to various publications in print and online. Students will be exposed to examples of high-quality magazine journalism and practice using literary techniques, such as description and scene setting, in their writing. They will develop skills in generating marketable ideas, reporting, and writing for magazine audiences. Students will produce several articles over the course of the semester with the goal of publication.