# English (ENGL) courses San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 29 courses Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17459/18544/18546/17460/17489 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### ENGL 31 — Academic Literacy - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 32 - 36 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ELAC 145 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone R40/W40 or Corequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL 105 - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 13 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Pass/No Pass Only This is a course for students who have assessed into basic skills English courses and desire to concurrently enroll in English C1000: Academic Reading and Writing or English 105: Composition and Literature. Academic Literacy creates success in English C1000 or 105 by focusing on reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students learn to articulate arguments, create academic identities, and build and strengthen relationships with texts, others, and themselves. ### ENGL 105 — Composition and Literature - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ELAC 145 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone R40/W40 Students with Milestone R30/W30 must enroll in ENGL 105X (ENGL 105 and ENGL 31 learning community). - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 9 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This is a composition course using literature as a background for improving writing skills. Students discuss the general nature and elements of literature and literary criticism by reading and analyzing representative works of fiction, drama, and poetry. Based on this subject matter, students are required to write a variety of critical papers, including a research paper, comprising at least 6,000 graded words. This course is intended for students majoring in English or those students interested in literature and in developing strong critical and analytical writing skills. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. ### ENGL 202 — Introduction to Linguistics - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is designed to introduce students to the field of linguistics. In this course, students develop an understanding of the nature of language through the study of core areas in linguistics, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Students also read, write, and think critically about related fields such as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, and animal communication. This course is intended for students majoring in English or those with a general interest in linguistics. ### ENGL 207 — The Art of the Sentence - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is a study of the stylistic aspects of the sentence through the application of linguistic and rhetorical principles. Emphasis is placed on the interconnections among grammatical design, content, and purpose. Students move beyond basic correctness to sophisticated aspects of sentence patterning in order to achieve clarity and force in written expression. This course is intended for transfer students, those who desire to write and/or speak as effectively as possible in their academic work and/or career, and those with a special interest in language and linguistics. ### ENGL 209 — Literary Approaches to Film - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is a study of film from a literary perspective. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing about film, film analysis, and cultural impact. Topics include film composition, genre, and literary criticism. This course is designed for English majors and all students interested in literature and/or film. ### ENGL 210 — American Literature I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is a survey of American literature from its beginning to the late 19th century, including representative works from the Colonial Period (1588-1765), the New Republic (1765-1829), the American Renaissance (1829-1860), and the beginnings of Realism (1860-1880). Students critically analyze and discuss diverse authors of these periods, addressing relevant historical, social, political, philosophical, aesthetic, cultural, and religious issues. This course is intended for English majors and anyone interested in American Literature. ### ENGL 211 — American Literature II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass A survey of American Literature from the late 19th century to the present, which includes representative works from the Age of Realism (1865-1914), the Modernist Period (1914-1945), and the Postmodern Era (1950-present). Students critically analyze and discuss diverse authors of these periods, addressing relevant historical, social, political, philosophical, aesthetic, cultural, and religious issues. This course is intended for English majors and anyone interested in American Literature. ### ENGL 215 — English Literature I: 800-1799 - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course offers a survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the pre-Romantic period (approximately 800 to 1799), including representative works from the Old and Middle English periods, the Renaissance and the Elizabethans, the Cavalier, Metaphysical, and Puritan periods, the Restoration and the Neoclassical periods. Students read and discuss the major authors of these periods, addressing relevant social, political, cultural, and religious issues. Through a variety of learning activities and assignments, students critically engage with specific works and their literary, cultural, historical and political significance, considering the interplay between text and context. This course is intended for English majors and all students interested in literature. ### ENGL 216 — English Literature II: 1800 - Present - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course offers a survey of British literature from the Romantic period to the 21st century (approximately 1800 to the present) including representative works from the pre-Romantic and Romantic periods; the Victorian and later Victorian period; the Modern period; the Postmodern period; the postcolonial era; and the contemporary era. Students read and discuss the major authors of these periods, addressing relevant social, political, cultural, and religious issues. Students also critically analyze, in essays and research papers, authors, specific works, and other topics as assigned. This course is intended for students majoring in English and those interested in English Literature. ### ENGL 220 — Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course offers a survey of world literature in translation, from the ancient world through the European renaissance (approximately 2150 BCE - 1600 CE), including the established classic literature of the Near East, Tibet, Greece and Rome, India, China, Japan, Africa, the Islamic world, and Europe. Students read and discuss a variety of authors from these regions, and address relevant social, cultural, and religious issues. Students critically analyze, in essays and papers, specific authors, works, themes, and other topics as assigned. This course is intended for English majors and anyone interested in World Literature. ### ENGL 221 — Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course offers a survey of world literature in translation, from the close of the European renaissance through the present time, including the literature of Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa and the Islamic world. Students read and discuss a variety of authors from these regions, and address relevant social, religious, and cultural issues. Students critically analyze, in essays and papers, specific authors, works, themes, and other topics as assigned. This course is intended for English majors and anyone interested in World Literature. ### ENGL 230 — Asian American Literature - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is a survey of Asian American literature. The relationship between identity and the creative work of prominent Asian American writers is explored, as well as the ways in which Asian American writers have been influenced by various artistic, cultural, linguistic, and socio-political forces. Students are introduced to prominent Asian American texts and encouraged to analyze through writing and discussion the defining conversations and controversies in Asian American literary history. This course is intended for all students interested in Asian American Literature and Asian American Studies. ### ENGL 234 — Hip Hop Literature: A Poetry Class - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is an introduction to Hip Hop literature/poetry. Emphasis is placed on key figures, poets, and other artists who have profoundly contributed to the genre and its different styles and forms. The course explores Hip Hop poetry's connections to other prominent forms of literature and literary theories. This course is designed for English majors and anyone interested in Hip Hop literature. ### ENGL 237 — Women in Literature - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is an introduction to images of women in literature and to women writers. Students read from a variety of genres including stories, poetry, novels, and essays, written by different authors from a range of social, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. This course is intended for students majoring in English or anyone interested in literature. ### ENGL 240 — Shakespeare - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is a survey of William Shakespeare's work. Emphasis is placed on analyses of representative plays and poems from the perspectives of theme, character, structure, and language in historical and contemporary contexts. This course is designed for students majoring in English and those with a general interest in the author or the period. ### ENGL 245A — Writing Creative Nonfiction - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 245 - Grading: Letter Grade Only This is an intensive course in writing creative nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the principles and methods of creative nonfiction and the critical analysis of student and master works addressing personal, social, political, and/or cultural issues. Students submit original creative nonfiction for class discussion and are introduced to the workshop format to further their work. This course is intended for students majoring in English and those preparing for writing-related careers in areas, such as publishing, journalism, communications, and education. ### ENGL 245B — Advanced Creative Nonfiction - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL 245A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade Only This course is an intensive course advanced creative nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on advanced techniques in character, point of view, narrative, plot, language, style, and structure. The creative process includes meetings with the professor to set goals. Students use fictional techniques of character development, plotting, setting, language, verb tense, and theme to compose nonfiction at an advanced level. This course is intended for students majoring in English and those preparing for writing-related careers in areas, such as publishing, journalism, communications, and education, and those desiring to develop a writing portfolio. ### ENGL 247A — Writing Seminar - Poetry - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 247 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course explores the fundamentals of poetry writing, drawing from a range of cultural traditions and poetic practices. It covers essential elements, techniques, creative strategies, and workshop methods rooted in both Western and non-Western perspectives. The course is designed for English majors and anyone desiring to write poetry while embracing diverse voices and poetic forms. ### ENGL 247B — Advanced Writing Seminar - Poetry - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL 247A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course emphasizes advanced poetry writing from diverse cultural perspectives. It covers sophisticated forms, techniques, and critique from both Western and non-Western traditions, and prepares poems for submission and publication with an emphasis on ethical representation. Designed for English majors and poets committed to expanding their craft, the course fosters a deeper engagement with global poetic forms and voices. ### ENGL 249A — Introduction to Creative Writing I - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 249 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is an introduction to creative writing with special emphasis on inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized writing and artistic approaches. Students use the basic elements of poetry and fiction writing to analyze the works of professional BIPOC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) writers to create original pieces, and to critique the work of their peers as well as their own in supportive and inclusive writing workshop spaces. This course is intended for students majoring in English, and all students, as well as lifelong learners, interested in narrative/memoir, poetry, creative non-fiction, fiction, and screenwriting. ### ENGL 249B — Introduction to Creative Writing II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL 249A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is an exploration and application of creative writing with a focus on fiction and poetry. Students use complex elements of poetry and fiction writing to analyze the works of professional writers, to create original pieces, and to critique the work of their peers as well as their own. This course is intended for students majoring in English and all students interested in fiction and fiction writing. ### ENGL 252A — Fundamentals of Fiction Writing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or ENGL 105 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 253 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This is an intensive course in fiction writing techniques at the beginning level. Students read and evaluate master works of fiction based on the basic elements of fiction writing introduced in class. Students write original fiction for submission to the class for discussion and integrate criticism offered by the instructor and peers through the editing process. This course is intended for students interested in a better understanding of literature and/or use of language as well as students interested in a writing-related career, such as publishing, journalism, communications, or education. ### ENGL 252B — Intermediate Fiction Writing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL 252A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 254 ENGL 254 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This is an intensive course in fiction writing techniques at the intermediate level. Students read and evaluate master works of fiction that address personal, social, political, and/cultural issues and integrate such elements into their original pieces of fiction. Students are expected to articulate, accept, and incorporate criticism through an increasingly sophisticated editorial process. This course is intended for students interested improving their creative writing skills and/or developing a portfolio prior to transferring to a four-year institution. ### ENGL 290 — Independent Study - **Units:** 1-3 - **Hours:** 48-162 hours other - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: Obtain Permission Number from Instructor - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of English. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analyses, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals. ### ENGL 401 — Advanced Writing for Healthcare Professionals - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1001 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: Special Admission - must be admitted to program. - Grading: Letter Grade Only This course provides an overview of writing for healthcare professionals. The primary concepts include effective workplace writing, the standards, conventions, and technologies of professional writing; communicating to a variety of audiences; the five stages of the writing process, critical reading of medical records and reports, and developing appropriate written responses to workplace challenges. Other topics will include research writing in APA format and grant writing. This course is designed for health information management majors. ### ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. - **Advisory:** Milestone R40/W40. Students with Milestone R30/W30 must enroll in ENGL C1000X (ENGL C1000 and ENGL 31 learning community). - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 79 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 59 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 101 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Part 1 (CCN Identical): 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 (Local): Students read, analyze, discuss, and think critically using a variety of works and sources. Based on these activities, students write essays, fully documented research projects, and other types of texts for various purposes and audiences. This written work, which demonstrates effective, logical, and precise expression of ideas, totals at least 6,000 graded words. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective. (Formerly ENGL 101). ### ENGL C1000X — ENGL 31/ENGL C1000 - **Units:** 5 - **Hours:** 80 - 90 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Milestone R30 and W30 - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: ENGL C1000, ENGL101 or ENGL 31 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass This learning community course is for students who have assessed into basic skills English courses and desire to enroll in English 31: Academic Literacy concurrently with English C1000: Reading and Composition. English 31 Academic Literacy creates success in English C1000 by focusing on reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students learn to articulate arguments, create academic identities, and build and strengthen relationships with texts, others, and themselves. ### ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** College-level composition (ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000H, ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 36 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 55 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 205 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Part 1 (CCN Identical): 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 (Local): Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating, and writing argumentative prose. Students locate, evaluate and integrate outside sources into their writing assignments, which total at least 8,000 words for the semester. This course is intended for students majoring in English and all students interested in improving critical thinking and writing skills. (Formerly ENGL 205). ### ENGL C1002 — Introduction to Literature - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 48 - 54 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/engl.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/engl.md) - Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for ENGL 208 - Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Part 1 (Identical and Required): 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. Part 2 (Optional Expanded Description, Local College Discretion): This section offers a more detailed explanation and clarification of the course description in Part 1. This course provides an inquiry into the basic nature of literature. Students read and analyze literary works in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama from various cultures and periods, applying critical techniques. This course is designed for students with a general interest in literature as well as for those majoring in the field.