English
15 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ENGL 010S Academic Reading and Writing Support
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture
- Corequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level.
This co-requisite course for English C1000 assists students who may benefit from additional support so that they can succeed in a college-level English composition course. Students are afforded additional practice in all phases of composition, grammar, and mechanics.
ENGL 010SP Academic Reading and Writing Support Plus
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Corequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
This co-requisite course for English C1000 assists students who may benefit from additional support so that they can succeed in a college-level English composition course. Students are afforded additional practice in all phases of composition, grammar, and mechanics.
ENGL 125 Grammar and Usage
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course explores parts of speech, varieties of sentence structures, common grammar and usage problems, and how to apply these issues to real-world communications. It is designed for students who wish to expand their knowledge of standard American English and thereby increase their skill in the written and spoken language. It is especially helpful for students planning to go into teaching.
ENGL 126 Languages of the World
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines major world language families and representative languages through analysis of phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics. Students explore languages prominent in Southern California communities—including Spanish, Vietnamese, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, African American English, and others—to understand cross-linguistic influences and sociolinguistic factors that affect multilingual communication. The course prepares future educators and professionals to recognize how diverse linguistic backgrounds shape communication patterns and to assess language use in culturally diverse contexts. Valuable for teaching credential candidates and students in foreign languages, anthropology, communications, health sciences, and English.
ENGL 127 Language Structure and Language Use: Introduction to Linguistics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the nature and structure of world languages. Students will study whole language development through discourse and semantics. The structure of words, which includes phonology, morphology, and how words are used together in sentences, syntax, will also be explored. The tool to decode worldwide sounds, the International Phonetic Alphabet, will be a key element in the course. Students will also discuss the difference between learning a language and acquiring a language. This course is beneficial for future teachers and for those majoring in any foreign language, English, communications, and anthropology.
ENGL 127H Language Structure and Language Use: Introduction to Linguistics Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores the nature and structure of world languages and students will study language development through discourse and semantics as well as language use. The structure of words, which includes phonology, morphology, and how words are used together in sentences, syntax, will also be explored. A tool to decode worldwide sounds, the International Phonetic Alphabet, will be a key element in the course. Students will also discuss the difference between learning a language and acquiring language. This course is beneficial for future teachers and for those majoring in any foreign language, English, communications, and anthropology. This course is designed for students eligible for the Honors Program.
ENGL 131 Creative Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 200
This course is for students interested in various types of writing as forms of expression. It offers students a workshop setting in which to develop their writing skills in various genres such as fiction, poetry, and playwriting. Students will learn to "read as writers" by analyzing published writings in various genres with a focus on authorial techniques and effectiveness. Students also will be required to write regularly, present their own work in class for discussion, and develop critical standards for evaluating the merit of their own work and the work of their peers.
ENGL 231 Advanced Creative Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 131
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is for students interested in continuing their studies in various forms of writing. It offers students a workshop beyond ENGL 131 in which to develop more advanced writing skills in various genres such as fiction and poetry. Students will continue to learn to “read as writers” by analyzing published writings in various genres, with a focus on authorial techniques and effectiveness. Students also will be required to write regularly, present their own work in class for discussion, and develop critical standards for evaluating the merit of their own work and the work of their peers.
ENGL 299 Directed Study: English
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 54-162 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent Study/Directed Study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects. To enroll in an independent study/directed study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent Studies/Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students will be expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall be evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies shall be the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance to Title V regulations with one unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of Directed Studies, six (6) hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress through the semester. Students may take directed study courses for a maximum of four (4) units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of twelve (12) units college wide.
ENGL 325 Technical and Professional Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1001 or ENGL C1001H
- Transfers to
- CSU
This upper division general education course is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Rio Hondo College. Students develop advanced expository writing skills for technical subjects, business, science, government, and professional fields. Written assignments comprise a variety of short forms including technical description, proposals, manuals, and journal articles, as well as longer formal papers, feasibility studies, and technical reports. This course helps students develop principles of clear writing appropriate to professional audiences and technical industry standards.
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101)
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 27 Lab
- 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. [PART 2] This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns.
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing (formerly ENGL 201)
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 College-level composition (ENGL C1000/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
- 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 (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. [Part 2] This advanced composition course is open to all students who have successfully completed ENGL C1000 and expect to transfer to four-year institutions. In the course, students learn classical critical thinking concepts and decision-making and problem-solving skills applicable to real-world scenarios by engaging with current issues using argumentative and research techniques. Students also read and write extensively while applying critical thinking skills and research techniques, demonstrating these abilities in advanced composition as they research and write a series of argumentative essay that demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, evaluate positions, and argue persuasively through clear, concise prose. The course's writing workshop component is designed to assist students in improving and refining their writing and language skills: in writing workshop students undertake activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Additionally, students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns.
ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (formerly ENGL 201H)
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGLC1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
- 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 is an honors course. Part 2: This advanced composition course is open to all students who have successfully completed ENGL C1000 or comparable, and is designed for those who expect to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. In the course, students read and write extensively while applying critical thinking skills and research techniques, demonstrating advanced composition acumen by researching and writing a series of argumentative essays that demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, evaluate positions, and argue persuasively through clear and concise prose. The lab component of the course is designed to assist students in advancing and refining writing and language skills, and augments students' ability to exercise critical thought. Students complete lab activities that further enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual conferences that address their specific writing concerns. The course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements.
ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature (formerly LIT 102)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000 Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
- 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.
ENGL C1002H Introduction to Literature - Honors (formerly LIT 102H)
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
- 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. This is an honors course.