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34 courses · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- 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. Formerly ENGL-101 and ENGL-101.0. C-ID ENGL 100. .
ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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. This course includes embedded support. Formerly ENGL-101+81. .
ENGL C1000H Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
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. This is an honors course. Formerly ENGL-101H. .
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL-C1000/ENGL-101/ENGL-101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- 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. Formerly ENGL-104. C-ID ENGL 105.
ENGL C1001H Critical Thinking and Writing Honors
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Take ENGL-C1000, ENGL-101, or ENGL-101H.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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. This is an honors course. Formerly ENGL-104H. .
ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Complete, with a "C" or better, one of the following: ENGL-C1000, C1000E, or C1000H.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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 102. .
ENGL C1002H Introduction to Literature - Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Complete with a "C" or better: ENGL-C1000, ENGL-C1000E, or ENGL-C1000H.
- 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. Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent, with a grade of "C" or better. C-ID ENGL 120. .
ENGL 020 Fresh Start Academy English
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 13.5 lecture hours
The course prepares students for the academic demands of their Associates degree. Students learn to set their academic and career goals and develop skills for college level reading and writing assignments.
ENGL 81 English 81 Academic Reading and Study Skills
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Corequisite
- ENGL 101.0
English 81 focuses on developing vocabulary, study skills, reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with college level reading materials from English 101. Emphasis is placed on active reading and study skills including study methods, vocabulary development, reading comprehension and critical thinking. The strategies apply contextually to materials being presented in the associated co-requisite English 101 course.
ENGL 101H Honors Composition and Reading
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Principles and methods of expository writing. Analytical reading of source materials and writing of expository essays. Honors seminar will require more advanced resources and more complex assignments than ENGL 101.0.
ENGL 104H Honors Critical Thinking and Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H, Minimum grade C.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 105
This course is designed to develop the students' critical thinking, reading and writing skills beyond the level achieved in ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H. It will focus primarily on the analysis and evaluation of expository and argumentative essays. Honors seminar will deepen students' insights. C-ID ENGL 105.
ENGL 109 Creative Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ENGL 101.0
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Principles of creative expression. Topics may cover fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or drama. Grade Option. .
ENGL 116 Authors of the Theatre
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Take ENGL-101.0/ENGL-101/ENGL-C1000 or ENGL-101H/ENGL-C1000H with a grade of C or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Authors of the Theater surveys the history of theater and playwrights from Classical Greece to the present. Students cover the history and theory behind the production, direction, set design and composition of plays from the beginnings with the works of Sophocles, Euripides, Menander, Aeschylus and others to its development through the Renaissance with the works of Shakespeare and Cervantes and into more modern productions within contemporary theater. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.0 or 101H with a grade of C or better. Crosslisted with TA 116.
ENGL 128 Special Topics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of selected texts from various special topics. Each section of 128 will focus on a special topic such as The Byronic Hero, Victorian Women Writers, Crime and Detective Fictions, Science Fictions, Film as Literature, Millennial Voices, etc. Designed to provide an understanding of structures, motifs, themes, and cultural resonance within the special topic area. .
ENGL 210A Fiction Writing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Beginnig principles of writing fiction, focusing on the short story and the novel.
ENGL 210B Fiction Writing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This workshop-style course addresses intermediate principles of writing fiction, focusing on the short story and the novel. Grade option.
ENGL 211A Poetry Writing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
A workshop-style course which includes a review of poetic forms, techniques, and revision strategies. Grade option.
ENGL 211B Poetry Writing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This workshop-style course addresses intermediate principles of writing poetry, focusing on poetic forms, techniques, and revision strategies. Grade option.
ENGL 220 Modern Fiction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Twentieth century literature, chiefly of England and the United States, emphasizing novels and short stories.
ENGL 225 Poetry
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
British and American poetry with consideration of versification, structure, imagery, diction, themes, and genres.
ENGL 230 Survey of American Literature 1600-1865
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 130
A survey of exemplary items in the origin and development of American thought and culture from 1600 to 1865. Designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of American literary achievements through the study of the works of representative writers including Bradford, Bradstreet, Edwards, Wheatley, Franklin, Irving, Poe, Stowe and Emerson. Also includes a study of Native-American folk tales and slave narratives. C-ID ENGL 130.
ENGL 231 Survey of American Literature 1865 to Present
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 135
A survey of exemplary items in the origin and development of American thought and culture from 1865 to the present. Designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of American literary achievements through study of the works of great writers including Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Frost, Welty, Thurber, Tan and others. C-ID ENGL 135.
ENGL 232 Chicanx and Latinx Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the Mexican-American/Latinx cultural experience through literary analysis of fiction, poetry, drama, and the essay. Studies literature in the context of literary-historical-political growth of Mexican-American/Latinx identity and of current theories of analyzing multicultural writings. .
ENGL 233 African American Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introductory survey course of African-American oral and written literary traditions.
ENGL 234 Native American Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to Native American Literature from the oral tradition to contemporary writing. Study of myths and legends, traditional oral narratives and songs, transitional forms such as oration and autobiography, and written genres (poem, short story, novel).
ENGL 235 Children's Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A survey of children's literature, emphasizing folktales, narrative fiction, poetry and some non-fiction works. Also includes the history and development of literature and illustration for children, the selection of materials for various age groups, and literature and the media. .
ENGL 240 World Literature Ancient-Early Renaissance
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 140
Masterpieces of world literature and their cultural contexts from ancient times through the early Renaissance. C-ID ENGL 140.
ENGL 241 World Literature Renaissance-Modern
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 145
Masterpieces of world literature and their cultural contexts from the Renaissance until the present. C-ID ENGL 145.
ENGL 242 Classic Mythology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Mythology explores Greek and Roman myths using the works of Hesiod, Homer, Virgil and Ovid. We cover the history and cultures of the classical world through the stories on the origins and actions of gods and heroes. .
ENGL 245 Survey of British Literature Early Medieval-Neoclassics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H; Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 160
A survey of major British writers from the Middle Ages through the Eighteen Century, including a study of literary and historic contexts. Special consideration of Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton and Pope. C-ID ENGL 160.
ENGL 246 Survey of British Literature Romantic Period to 20th Century
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 165
A survey of major British writers from the Romantics and their contemporaries through the 20th century, including a study of literary and historic contexts. Special consideration of Wordsworth, Eliot and Auden, for example. C-ID ENGL 165.
ENGL 247 Shakespeare
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to Shakespeare's work through a study of his principal plays and the sonnets.
ENGL 261 Tutoring Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the theoretical concepts and practical issues involved in tutoring various levels of writing. Students develop an understanding of the issues and practices relevant to the role of tutoring writing through observing, reading, and discussing the relationship between the writer, his/her writing, the tutor, the classroom teacher, and the classroom environment. .
ENGL 262 Writing Tutor Workshop
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- ENGL 101.0, Minimum grade C
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is an interactive course that analyzes the techniques of tutoring writing. Students will examine the role of writing tutors in one-on-one conferences, discuss tutoring theory, and observe tutors in the Writing Center and/or composition instructors in the classroom. Pass/No pass. .