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191 192 212
WRITING WORKSHOP II ADVANCED COLLEGE READING ADVANCED SCREENWRITING
4.0 Units 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE ENGL 192 is a reading course designed for ENGL 212 is a continuation of English 112.
ENGL 191 is designed for students who need students who are generally good readers, Students will learn to think critically and
to practice writing thoughtful and well- but who wish to improve their speed of develop their screenwriting skills through
organized short compositions in standard comprehension and to develop critical read- reading selected screenplays and viewing
English. Conducted as a writing workshop, ing skills. Various textbook study strategy dramatic scenes portrayed on fi lm. Students
the class involves reading and discussion of methods are covered including memory will analyze fi lms to learn the fundamentals
lively articles, stories, and possibly longer improvement, speed-reading technique, of character development, three act struc-
works. Individualized computer lessons vocabulary building through the study ture, and cinematic sequences. Students
provide tutorials and practice in the gram- of prefi xes, suffi xes, roots, and the use of will develop a variety of feature length
mar and mechanics of writing. Computer context clues. Basic grammar rules including scenarios, choosing one to outline as a feature
applications help students plan, write, syntax, punctuation, and capitalization are length fi lm. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
check, and revise what they have written. reviewed. Comprehension skills are covered ENGL 112 or equivalent. Course Typically
The course helps students increase their including Survey-Question-Read-Recite- Off ered: Spring (Odd Years Only). Transfer
familiarity with the style and organizational Review (SQ3R) and Know-Will Know-Learn Credit: CSU
format of written English and improves their (KWL) highlighting, note-taking, outlining,
ability to compose, edit, and revise sentences, summarizing, paraphrasing, diff erentiating ENGLISH AS A SECOND
paragraphs, and short compositions Note: between general and specifi c details, deter- LANGUAGE
A maximum of 8 units of credit will be mining the topic and main ideas (stated and
awarded for ENGL 191, ENGL 120. Note: implied), understanding inference, discern- The Credit ESL Program prepares students for
This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 4 ing the diff erence between fact vs. opinion, academic and work life in the United States.
hours. Prerequisite: Placement is based on and patterns of organization in longer essays. The various writing, reading, and listening and
academic background or satisfactory comple- The emphasis is to continue the strengthen- speaking classes in the program prepare students
tion of ENGL 189. Concurrent enrollment ing of higher-level reading comprehension to strengthen their communication skills through
in or satisfactory completion of ENGL 190 is and improve critical thinking while reading. reading, writing, listening, speaking and/or
required. Course Typically Off ered: Winter/ Methods to improve literal and inferential conversing and/or debating, and interpersonal
Spring/Summer/Fall. comprehension are covered as are the use interactions. ESL students learn to listen, under-
of analogies, propaganda, the evaluation of stand, debate and express themselves clearly and
an argument, and critical reading. Lecture 3 concisely to others, as well as, using information
hours. Prerequisite: Placement is based on communicated by others.
academic background or satisfactory comple-
tion of ENGL 190. Recommended Corequi- 111
site: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 120 GRAMMAR AND WRITING I
Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ 5.0 Units
Summer/Fall. NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
ESL 111 focuses on grammar and composi-
199
COMPOSITION WORKSHOP tion for students at the beginning level of
FOR READING, WRITING, AND academic English as a second language.
ACADEMIC LITERACY This course provides instruction in vocabu-
0.5 Units lary, basic grammar, sentence structure,
and writing. Students write academic one
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE to two-paragraph descriptive and narra-
ENGL 199 is for students who have assessed tive compositions of 100-150 words in
into ENGL 120 or who have successfully length. The course stresses the correct use
completed a developmental English course of a variety of grammatical structures and
at Glendale Community College and desire verb tenses within compositions. Lecture
to concurrently enroll in English 101+: Fresh- 5 hours. Prerequisite: Placement is based
man English. ENGL 199 includes rigorous on a composite of test scores and academic
content and support for students in English background. Recommended Preparation:
101+ that focuses on reading, writing, and Concurrent enrollment in an appropriate
critical thinking. Students practice articu- ESL listening and speaking course and a
lating written arguments and buttress their reading course. Course Typically Off ered:
skills in grammar, editing, and essay orga- Fall/Spring.
nization. Students develop strong academic
identities, and build and strengthen their
relationships with texts and peers. Labo-
ratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Placement
is based on a composite of test scores and
academic background or successful comple-
tion of English 191. Corequisite: ENGL 101+.
Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.

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