220 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, ENGL Program Learning Outcomes 1. demonstrate an ability to read and understand complex academic texts; 2. demonstrate a critical response to the ideas and information in academic texts. Required Core (4 units) ENGL 4A Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature 4 List A: Select four courses (12 units) ENGL 20 Studies in Shakespeare 3 ENGL 21 The Evolution of the Black Writer 3 ENGL 22 Mexican American/Latinx Literature of the U.S. 3 ENGL 25 Asian-American Literature 3 ENGL 28 Classic and Contemporary Youth Literature 3 ENGL 31 Introduction to Queer Literature 3 ENGL 32 U.S. Women’s Literature 3 ENGL 35 Modern and Contemporary U.S. Literature 3 ENGL 41 World Literature (17th Century to the Present) 3 ENGL 45 Studies in Fiction 3 ENGL 48 The Literature of the Holocaust 3 List B: Select One (3-4 units) Any additional course from the list above, or ENGL 11A Introduction to Creative Writing 3 ENGL 12A Beginning Fiction Writing 3 ENGL 13A Beginning Craft of Writing - Poetry 3 ENGL 7A Critical Thinking and Writing across Disciplines 4 Major Requirements 19-20 Units General Education Requirements 28 Units Electives (Degree applicable Units as needed) 12-13 Units Total 60 Units CREATIVE WRITING Certificate of Proficiency The Creative Writing certificate allows students to focus on developing their creative writing skills while exposing them to high- quality creative work by professional writers. Career Opportunities A Creative Writing Certificate can be useful preparation for a variety of Liberal Arts majors and many professional fields, including journalism, advertising, public relations, education, publishing, nonprofit, and more. Program Learning Outcomes 1. produce a body of quality creative work. 2. develop a critical response to the creative writings of others. Required Core: Select three courses (9 units) ENGL 11A Introduction to Creative Writing 3 ENGL 12A Beginning Fiction Writing 3 ENGL 13A Beginning Craft of Writing - Poetry 3 ENGL 11B Intermediate Creative Writing 3 ENGL 12B Intermediate Fiction Writing 3 ENGL 13B Intermediate Craft of Writing - Poetry 3 List A: Select two courses (6 units:) ENGL 20 Studies in Shakespeare 3 ENGL 21 The Evolution of the Black Writer 3 ENGL 22 Mexican American/Latinx Literature of the U.S. 3 ENGL 25 Asian-American Literature 3 ENGL 28 Classic and Contemporary Youth Literature 3 ENGL 31 Introduction to Queer Literature 3 ENGL 32 U.S. Women’s Literature 3 ENGL 35 Modern and Contemporary U.S. Literature 3 ENGL 41 World Literature (17th Century to the Present) 3 ENGL 45 Studies in Fiction 3 ENGL 48 The Literature of the Holocaust 3 THTR 16A Introduction to Dramatic Writing 3 Total 15 ENGLISH (ENGL) COURSES 1 Critical Reading and Composition 4 Units This is an introductory course offering integrated instruction in reading, critical thinking, and expository and argumentative writing, intended to develop the ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. Theme- based units of study will examine ideas in relation to individuals’ world view and contexts from which these ideas arise. Primary texts will showcase diverse writers, including marginalized voices. Some research required. Lecture: 72 hours Prerequisite: eligibility for college-level composition as determined by multiple measures or other appropriate method or ENGL 102 4A Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature 4 Units Develops skills in close reading, critical thinking, analytical and argumentative writing, research, and information literacy through the study of works from major literary genres. Works will include poetry, fiction (short stories and novel), and drama, but may also include alternative genres such as creative nonfiction, graphic novels, spoken word, flash fiction, and lyrics. Primary texts will showcase diverse writers, including marginalized voices. Lecture: 72 hours Prerequisite: ENGL 1 or ENGL 1A. 7A Critical Thinking and Writing across Disciplines 4 Units Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to the analysis of primary and secondary non-fiction books, articles, and essays from a range of academic and cultural contexts. Primary texts will showcase diverse writers, including marginalized voices. Theme based units will emphasize the techniques and principles of effective written argument in research-based writing across disciplines. Lecture: 72 hours Prerequisite: ENGL 1 or ENGL 1A.
