May 17, 2024

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog

2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

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Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).

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English
	ENGL 0900 - Integrated Reading & Writing I Credits: 4 The course facilitates students’ confidence and competence in reading and writing. It prepares students for reading and writing tasks in college level courses, in the workplace, and in the community. Students read, write and think about social, cultural, or political issues, participate in collaborative literacy learning activities, and develop metacognitive practices that enable life-long learning. Prerequisite: ESL 1010 and ESL 1020 , both w/C grades of better; or appropriate placement test score Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 0990 - Integrated Read & Write II Credits: 3 Through numerous activities students will develop increased fluency in reading and writing in academic contexts. The course will create opportunities for students to become active participants in their own learning through methods designed to enhance students’ abilities to both read and write more effectively and strategically. Prerequisite: ENGL 0900 w/C grade or better, or appropriate placement score Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1010 - Intro to Writing (EN) Credits: 3 This course engages with rhetorical concepts, and gives practice with close, critical reading and writing. Students develop analytical and rhetorical habits of mind necessary for successful reading and writing in academic, civic, and personal contexts in and beyond college. Student learn to think about texts as purpose-driven, audience-centered, and socially, culturally, and historically situated. Prerequisite: ENGL 0990 w/C grade or better, or appropriate SLCC placement Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1030 - Writing in Professions (HR) Credits: 3 Course examines theoretical principles, practical applications and ethical approaches of public and professional writing and places these concepts in experience-specific settings and contexts with the focus on writing as human interaction. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1050 - Introduction to Reading Diverse Culture (HU, DV) Credits: 3 Study of written and visual genres about diverse U.S. culture in order to explore the structures that serve to the advantage of certain social groups and to the disadvantage of others. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1069 - Bad Words and Taboo Terms Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to the study of linguistics through the lens of “bad” language, exploring the constructions that influence how and why language is taboo in different cultures. Since taboos exist in all languages, using these polarizing language features as a focus gives students a better understanding of not just how language works, but how people and language influence each other. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1100 - Diversity in Popular US Literature (HU, DV) Credits: 3 Popular American Literature has been used to preserve cultural values, reinforce imbalances of power along the lines of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. It has also been used to subvert stereotypical and damaging tropes about race, class, gender, sexuality and disability. This course examines U.S. popular literature as sites of cultural struggle and erased or contested history. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1120 - Introduction to English Grammar Credits: 3 Designed to provide an understanding of Standard English grammar. We will cover basic terms, principles, and functions; however, the goal of the course is to prepare students, ultimately, to create and edit their own prose with greater confidence, variety, and clarity. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1200 - Introduction to Linguistics Credits: 3 The course introduces students to the nature of human language from the perspective of modern linguistics. Focuses on sounds, words, and structure through analysis of data from various languages. Additional topics may include social and geographic variation, language change through time, first- and second-language acquisition, and language and culture. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1700 - Integrated Studies in Literature (HU) Credits: 3 Examines literature about subjects relevant to non-humanities students. Fosters appreciation for the intersections between literature, writing, and real-world issues. Through encounters with a variety of literary genres and methodologies, students discuss and write about issues relevant to their subjects of interest. Topic varies by section. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1810 - Mentoring Writers Credits: 3 Introduces students to the theory, practice, and pedagogy of writing centers and provides practical experience through Service Learning opportunities at SLCC’s Student Writing Center (SWC) and Community Writing Center (CWC). Semester: Fall Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1820 - Publication Studies Credits: 3 Introduces students to the theory and practice of production, circulation, and distribution of printed and digital writing. Provides experience with publication software and equipment. Students will assist peers with production. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1830 - Literary Magazine Studies Credits: 3 In this course students will learn about the theory and practice of producing literary arts magazines. Students with gather submissions from the student body, select pieces for publication, and edit and layout the magazine and website to produce SLCC’s own magazine Folio. Students with gain experience with publication software and equipment. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 w/C or better Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 1900 - Special Studies Credits: 1-3 Students propose a possible writing project for example, genre-based-fiction or poetry-or technical writing, then meet with the instructor a number of times throughout the semester to create and revise the project. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2000 - English CO-OP Education Credits: 2-4 Supervised work experience in a business, industrial or government environment related to the program. Credit for successful completion of specific learning objectives that provide new learning related to the job and the program. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, minimum 2. 0 GPA and study-related employment. Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing (EN) Credits: 3 This course builds on ENGL 1010 and the previous writing you’ve done. We’ll keep working with writing as a process, critical reading, academic writing practices, and revision, and add an emphasis on genre, medium, and mode as tools for writing; writing using research and sources, writing in multiple mediums and modes; and writing for public or civic contexts, with an emphasis on local issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2030 - Language in US Society (HU, DV) Credits: 3 Through a critical study of language use in U.S. society, this course interrogates the social and political contexts in which language circulates. Students systematically investigate structural relationships of power and language use across a range of U.S. identities and communities. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2040 - Intro to Writing Studies Credits: 3 In Intro to Writing Studies, you will explore what it means to enter an emerging discipline, Writing Studies, as a knowledge-maker yourself. In other words, in this class, we will approach writing as an activity, something you do, but also an object of study. Writing Studies represents a multi-disciplinary approach to writing, one that considers writing as a social, linguistic, and rhetorical practice. Broadly conceived, it studies theories and practices of writing, and how writing functions in the world. This course explores multiple approaches to the study of writing, and will require you, ultimately, to articulate your own working definition of Writing Studies. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2100 - Technical Writing (EN) Credits: 3 Professional writing in technical fields, contextualizing assignments in real-life work situations. Adaptation of writing strategies to cultural, social, and political contexts. Composing of diverse workplace documents. Course may be taught with a Service Learning component. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2250 - Intro/ Imaginative Writing (HU) Credits: 3 Intro to various practices and genres of imaginative writing. The course invites writers to explore the rich resources of language at play in all kinds of writing. Students prepare a portfolio of their revised work. Semester: Spring & Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2260 - Intro to Writing Poetry (HU) Credits: 3 This course will review the elements, origins, conventions, and cultural meanings of poetry. Readings across a wide spectrum of cultural and aesthetic backgrounds will cover fixed and open forms, as well as the theories that drive concepts such as imagery, figurative language, the poetic line, form, and the cultural place of poetry. Course stresses critical reading, workshop, and revision. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2270 - Intro to Writing Fiction (HU) Credits: 3 Fiction will be examined as to its originations, conventions and effects on audience. Investigation of where distinctions of fiction, autobiography and other prose writing become ambiguous. Cultural assumptions and influences discussed. Semester: Spring & Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2280 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (HU) Credits: 3 This course promotes understanding creative nonfiction genres and writing processes in their cultural/historical contexts. Students develop the skills to analyze, critique, and contextualize creative nonfiction theories and texts from across cultural traditions. Students apply concepts of genre and craft through various creative nonfiction projects, such as memoirs, a variety of essays, and literary journalism. Semester: Fall & Summer Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2290 - Intro Novel Writing Credits: 3 Introduction to the history and conventions of the novel. Students will read, analyze, and practice various genres. Course invites writers to explore various structures. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2300 - Intro to Shakespeare Credits: 3 Interpretive strategies for reading Shakespeare. Approach from traditional critical positions, moving to current social cultural and political reinterpretations. Students examine contemporary retellings of the plays. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Digital Writing Credits: 3 This course considers the “public” and “organizational” work of digital writing. Specifically, the course emphasizes the principles and practices of producing, distributing, and circulating various forms of writing within textual networks. It emphasizes collaborative writing and audience-driven revision Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2330 - Children`s Literature Credits: 3 This course explores texts written for children through the elementary level. Emphasis is placed on scope, artistic merit, and selection. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2500 - Grammar and Style Credits: 3 A study of prose style through the lens of grammar, focusing on shaping sentences, paragraphs, and longer discourses for rhetorical effect, elegance, clarity, readability, and coherence. Students will gain practical abilities to edit their own and others prose. Semester: Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2600 - Critical Intro Literature (HU) Credits: 3 Course introduces and analyzes various genres of literature in light of a variety of critical and theoretical approaches. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2610 - Diversity in American Literature (HU, DV) Credits: 3 The course is grounded in the critical study of diverse literary and cultural texts by examining how U.S. writers have responded to racism, sexism, heteronormativity, ableism, and cultural imperialism in order to define unique identities as well as negotiate power, privilege, and injustice. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2630 - Contemporary World Literature (IG) Credits: 3 This course surveys literature from all parts of the world—including Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, and with a focus on postcolonial literature. The goal of the course is to promote an understanding of the literary works in their cultural/historical contexts and of the enduring human values that unite the different literary traditions. The course’s pedagogy gives special attention to critical thinking and writing within a framework of cultural diversity as well as comparative and interdisciplinary analysis. While a course in Contemporary World Literature can never hope to cover the world in all contexts (cultural/historical/political/socio-economic), these texts represent a variety of compelling works from distinctive traditions that have influenced cultural identity and literary discourse. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2640 - Writing and Social Justice (HU) Credits: 3 Examine how writing can activate a reader’s moral imagination & can function as an act of social justice. Using narrative theory, explore the ways in which multiple genres address social justice through reading & writing. Discuss theories & conceptual frameworks of social justice as well as multiple issues: racism, sexism, classism & able-ism. Prerequisite: ENGL 0900 or placement into ENGL 0990 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2700 - Introduction Critical Theory Credits: 3 This course outlines, and challenges, the central orthodoxies of cultural criticism in the 20th century. Includes linguistics, Marxism, feminism, and various post-structuralisms. Includes film and pop-cultural texts. . Prerequisite: ENGL 2600 Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2710 - Intro to Folklore (HU) Credits: 3 Study of the importance of ordinary people and their constructions of cultural meanings. Popular creation of material goods, oral traditions, customs, and meaning-making are examined through numerous academic and hands-on methods. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2760 - Gender & Cultural Studies (HU, DV) Credits: 3 Examines texts (literature, film, theory) to understand social constructs in the US. Studies the power of language to preserve cultural values & reinforce imbalances of power based on gender as well as race, class, & sexual orientation, etc. Investigates the power of language to construct gender and the interrelation of race, class, sexual orientation, and age. Also explores how those classifications influence gender identity and gender-linked behavior. Issues addressed include effects of current gender assignments and strategies for possible restructuring of self and society. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2830 - Diverse Women Writers (HU, DV) Credits: 3 Course examines the range of U.S. women’s voices and explores how racism, sexism, and cultural imperialism affect identity formation and relations between the powered and the disempowered. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2850 - Intro to Queer Studies (HU, DV) Credits: 3 Intro to postmodern and queer theories (challenging the idea of “normal”), societal gender construction as seen in literature & film, beginning with the history of heterosexism and questioning modern US. society’s treatment of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered people. ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE IMPLIES NOTHING ABOUT THE STUDENT’S SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	ENGL 2900 - Special Topics in English Credits: 1-3 In depth study of a particular topic in English Studies. It involves readings, discussion, research, and intensive writing. Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

ENGL 0900 - Integrated Reading & Writing I

ENGL 0990 - Integrated Read & Write II

ENGL 1010 - Intro to Writing (EN)

ENGL 1030 - Writing in Professions (HR)

ENGL 1050 - Introduction to Reading Diverse Culture (HU, DV)

ENGL 1069 - Bad Words and Taboo Terms

ENGL 1100 - Diversity in Popular US Literature (HU, DV)

ENGL 1120 - Introduction to English Grammar

ENGL 1200 - Introduction to Linguistics

ENGL 1700 - Integrated Studies in Literature (HU)

ENGL 1810 - Mentoring Writers

ENGL 1820 - Publication Studies

ENGL 1830 - Literary Magazine Studies

ENGL 1900 - Special Studies

ENGL 2000 - English CO-OP Education

ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing (EN)

ENGL 2030 - Language in US Society (HU, DV)

ENGL 2040 - Intro to Writing Studies

ENGL 2100 - Technical Writing (EN)

ENGL 2250 - Intro/ Imaginative Writing (HU)

ENGL 2260 - Intro to Writing Poetry (HU)

ENGL 2270 - Intro to Writing Fiction (HU)

ENGL 2280 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (HU)

ENGL 2290 - Intro Novel Writing

ENGL 2300 - Intro to Shakespeare

ENGL 2310 - Introduction to Digital Writing

ENGL 2330 - Children`s Literature

ENGL 2500 - Grammar and Style

ENGL 2600 - Critical Intro Literature (HU)

ENGL 2610 - Diversity in American Literature (HU, DV)

ENGL 2630 - Contemporary World Literature (IG)

ENGL 2640 - Writing and Social Justice (HU)

ENGL 2700 - Introduction Critical Theory

ENGL 2710 - Intro to Folklore (HU)

ENGL 2760 - Gender & Cultural Studies (HU, DV)

ENGL 2830 - Diverse Women Writers (HU, DV)

ENGL 2850 - Intro to Queer Studies (HU, DV)

ENGL 2900 - Special Topics in English