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EN216 - The Short Story (3)

Gen Ed Humanities

Prerequisite: EN 101

Surveys a wide variety of short stories that explore themes relevant to life experiences. Analyzes the

elements of the short story with emphasis on thematic development and relevance of the stories to life

experiences in a variety of cultures and nations.

1919 EN216-ONL1

Online

15-week

EN219 - Technical Writing (3)

Prerequisite: EN 101

Develops the skills necessary for effective business, scientific and technical communication through

situational writing. Includes work in audience analysis, letter and resume writing, informal and formal

reports, graphics and presentations.

1439 EN219-ONL1

Online

15-week

EN223 - Classical Mythology (3)

Gen Ed Humanities

Prerequisite: EN 101

Surveys Greek and Roman mythology, emphasizing the impact it has had onWestern literature, art,

music and human culture throughout the ages. Attention will also be paid to the sites of the ancient

world that have gained special significance through these myths.

1444 EN223-1

W 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

15-week

EN227 - Literature: Multicultural Perspectives (3)

Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence

Prerequisite: EN 101

Examines the diverse views of humankind and the human condition through the reading of selected

works from a variety of historically underrepresented groups.

1445 EN227-1

TuTh

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 15-week

EN231 - English Language Studies (3)

Gen Ed Humanities

Prerequisite: EN 101

Introduces English language studies through a linguistics perspective, promoting a systematic approach

to the study of language. Focuses on prescriptive versus descriptive approaches to grammar and syntax;

sub-disciplines of linguistics: phonology, morphology, semantics, stylistics, discourse analysis, and

sociolinguistics; English language variation, change, and development; and the role of English language

in a multicultural society.

1446 EN231-ONLC

Online

15-week

EN231H - English Language Studies (3)

Gen Ed Humanities

Prerequisite: EN 101

Introduces English language studies through a linguistics perspective, promoting a systematic approach

to the study of language. Focuses on prescriptive versus descriptive approaches to grammar and syntax;

sub-disciplines of linguistics: phonology, morphology, semantics, stylistics, discourse analysis, and

sociolinguistics; English language variation, change, and development; and the role of English language

in a multicultural society.

1447 EN231H-ONLC

Online

15-week

EN/CMM: English & Communications

EN/CMM241 - Journalism Publication Practicum (3)

Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence; Gen Ed Communications

Prerequisite: EN 101

Provides instruction and laboratory experience in writing, editing, designing, and publishing print and

digital content forThe Commuter. Students receive practical experience in journalistic and social media

content, curation, editing, design, photography, and digital production using industry standard software.

Students will create and produce three journalistic publications per semester.

1443 EN/CMM241-1 MW 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

15-week

ESL: ESL (English as a Second Language)

ESL70 - Academic Reading I (0) [4]

Prerequisite: Placement on the college’s ESL assessment (LOEP)

Designed for students whose native language is not English, but who have a working knowledge of the

English language.This course focuses on developing the strategies, vocabulary, and fluency necessary

for comprehension of academic texts.

1448 ESL70-1

TuTh

9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

15-week

2235 ESL70-2

SAT

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

14-week

1985 ESL70-3

TuTh

6 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

13-week

Note: All ESL courses will require approval for Fall registration. Online registration will not be available for ESL

courses.

ESL71 - Academic Grammar &Writing I (0) [4]

Prerequisite: Placement on the college’s ESL assessment (LOEP)

Designed for students whose native language is not English, but who have a working knowledge

and understanding of the English language. Includes integrated instruction in grammar and writing

with emphasis on developing the grammar proficiency for academic writing necessary for success in

subsequent ESL courses.

1449 ESL71-1

MW 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

15-week

1986 ESL71-2

MW 6 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

13-week

Note: All ESL courses will require approval for Fall registration. Online registration will not be available for ESL

courses.

ESL72 - Academic Reading II (0) [4]

Prerequisites: (ESL 70 and ESL 71) or (ESL 98 and ESL 95) or placement on the college’s ESL assessment (LOEP);

Corequisite: ESL 73

Designed for students whose native language is not English, but who have advanced knowledge of the

English language.This course focuses on developing proficiency in the employment of reading strategies

and usage, and comprehension of college-level vocabulary necessary for success in credit courses.

Placement is based upon students’performance on the college’s ESL assessment.

1450 ESL72-1

MW 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 15-week

1987 ESL72-2

SAT

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

14-week

1451 ESL72-3

TuTh

6 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

13-week

Note: All ESL courses will require approval for Fall registration. Online registration will not be available for ESL

courses.

ESL73 - Academic Grammar &Writing II (0) [4]

Prerequisites: (ESL 70 and ESL 71) or (ESL 98 and ESL 95) or placement on the college’s ESL assessment (LOEP);

Corequisite: ESL 72

Designed for students whose native language is not English, but who have advanced knowledge and

understanding of the English language. Includes integrated instruction in grammar and writing with an

emphasis on developing grammatical variety and sophistication for academic communication as well as

an introduction to integrating sources In academic essay writing.

1452 ESL73-1

TuTh

9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

15-week

1453 ESL73-2

MW 6 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.

13-week

Note: All ESL courses will require approval for Fall registration. Online registration will not be available for ESL

courses.

FSA: Fire Service Administration

FSA101 - Fire Protection Systems (3)

Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL

99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)

Provides information relating to the design features and operation of fire alarm systems. Design

principles involved in structural fire protection and automatic suppression systems, including fire

resistance and endurance, flame spread evaluation, smoke control, special hazard fire suppression

systems, water supply for fire protection, and evaluation of sprinkler system designs will be examined.

1925 FSA101-1

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

15-week

1926 FSA101-2

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

15-week

FSA103 - Fire Investigation and Analysis (3)

Prerequisite: EN 70 OR Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 75 OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL

99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)

Examines technical, investigative, legal, and managerial approaches to arson. Includes the fundamentals

needed for proper fire science interpretation, recognition of origin and cause, preservation and

documentation of evidence, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.

1927 FSA103-1

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

15-week

1928 FSA103-2

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

15-week