Major Courses
This is a process-based writing class that focuses on academic writing, reading, and critical thinking as expressed in expository and analytical writing assignments through 5 to 7 substantial essays over the course of the semester. Develops fluency, coherence, style, effectiveness, and literary analysis. Students must pass this course with a C- or better or demonstrate a comparable level of writing competence to fulfill general competency requirements and to proceed to ENG 123 - Intermediate Composition. Students may only earn credit for ENG 113 or ENG 113E - Composition Enriched with Lab. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Morris, Brian Richard |
Summer 2024 | ENG113-CE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Brook, Tiffany |
Summer 2024 | ENG113-BE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Bowley, Vanessa Lynn |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG113-CE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-CE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-DE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG113-GE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-BE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-DE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG113-FE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Continued practice in writing and research strategies, with emphasis on critical thinking, information literacy, argument, analysis, and interpretation of multicultural and interdisciplinary readings. Includes the writing of a major research paper in addition to several shorter essays. Students may earn credit for either ENG 123 or ENG 123E - Intermediate Composition Enriched with Lab. Prerequisite: ENG 113 with a grade of C- or better or evidence of comparable level of writing competency. Note: Students must successfully complete this course with a grade of C- or better to fulfill general education requirements and to begin any literature course. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Summer 2024 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Buckner, Stefanie Leigh |
Summer 2024 | ENG123-DE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Wang, Yage |
Summer 2024 | ENG123-IE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Sexton, Adeleigh P. |
Summer 2024 | ENG123-GE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Alzen, Jessica L. |
Summer 2024 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Wang, Yage |
Summer 2024 | ENG123-FE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-CE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-GE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-DE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG123-FE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-DE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-CE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-IE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-JE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-KE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-NE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG123-OE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-BE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-CE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG123-HE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Introductory Concepts and Approaches
An introduction to the English major in the online modality with a focus on applying a Christian worldview to study of English. Introduces students to a range of online discussion tools and to a range of professions in which the English major can be applied. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Fall 2024 | ENG100-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG100-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
An introductory study of literary terminology and the major genres of American, British, European, and multicultural literature. Focuses on critical reading and intelligent appreciation of literature and of the ways of writing about literature. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENG 100, 101, 123, or 123E. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG201-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Alspach, Berniece |
Fall 2024 | ENG201-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG201-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG201-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Literature of Great Britain from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENG 100, 101, 123, or 123E. (3 units; Spring, even years and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2025 | ENG213-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Literature of Great Britain from the Romantic Period to the present. (3 units)
American literature from the Colonial Period to 1865. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENG 100, 101, 123, or 123E. (3 units; Fall and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Fall 2024 | ENG233-AE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
American literature from 1865 to present. (3 units)
This course introduces the creative writer to the literary genres of poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama and to the writing workshop. Students will analyze examples in each genre and apply elements of form, technique, and meaning. The course is designed to help students develop a writing voice and practice each of the major genres. Pre- or Co- Requisite: ENG 100, 101, 123, or 123E. (3 units; Fall/Spring and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Spring 2025 | ENG273-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Foundations in Literary Studies and Traditions
Advanced study in theories of imaginative literature and in the issues of interpreting literary texts. Prerequisites: ENG 123, 201, and at least one literature survey course are required. (3 units; Fall and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Fall 2024 | ENG401-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG401-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Selected poems and plays are studied in their historical contexts. A variety of critical approaches are incorporated. Includes comedies, history plays, and tragedies. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Fall and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Fall 2024 | ENG413-BE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Fall 2024 | ENG413-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Professional Development
Introduction to research topics, methods, and materials in the field of language and literature for application in a series of scholarly papers and presentations of various types and lengths. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG350-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Crosby, Raymond Arlo |
Fall 2024 | ENG350-AE | Session 1 09/02/2024 10/27/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG350-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG350-AE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Linguistic theory and method. Includes the study of the five universal elements of language (phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) as well as the use of language and its variants in culture. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: ENG 123 or ENG 123E. (3 units; Fall and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG463-BE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Barrett, Tyler Andrew |
Summer 2024 | ENG463-AE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Cantino, Mary Elizabeth |
Fall 2024 | ENG463-AE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG463-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG463-BE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG463-AE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
This three unit senior capstone project serves to assess the subject matter competence of the English major and the Single Subject Program candidate. Students will enroll for this course with the recommendation of their English program advisor and the approval of the department chair. Additional course fee. Prerequisite: ENG 350. (3 units; Spring and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG499-BE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Tronti, Jennifer |
Fall 2024 | ENG499-BE | Session 2 10/28/2024 12/22/2024 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG499-AE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG499-BE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
American Literature
Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Fall, even years, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Spring 2025 | ENG440-AE | Session 2 03/03/2025 04/27/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
British Literature
Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; As offered and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG343-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Bartels Ray, Gretchen C. |
Diverse Perspectives
The literature of women and ethnic minorities. Recommended for Liberal Studies majors. At least one literature survey course recommended. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Spring and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2025 | ENG313-AE | Session 2 06/30/2025 08/24/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Christian Literary Studies
Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Fall, odd years and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG365-AE | Session 2 07/01/2024 08/25/2024 |
Online | Isaacs, David E. |
Elective Requirements
An intensive study of a particular area of world literature in translation (e.g., Greek drama, or the literature of Existentialism). See the instructor for the area currently being studied. May be offered as a dual-language topic such as Latin American authors. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; As offered and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG303-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Schneider, Thomas R. |
An introduction to the study of a wide variety of children's literature, including picture books, novels, poetry, and folklore. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood, uses within the elementary classroom, and social response to children's literature. Meets the Liberal Studies requirement for Children's literature. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Fall, Spring, and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG353-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Cordes, David J. |
Spring 2025 | ENG353-CE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Spring 2025 | ENG353-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Summer 2025 | ENG353-BE | Session 1 05/05/2025 06/29/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Detective Fiction is an historical approach to the detective fiction genre and its impact on Western society. The class explores issues of knowledge production, detection, policing, and identity through drama, novels, short stories, and film. (3 units)
Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENG 123. (3 units; Spring and Online)
Semester | Course Section | Dates | Location | Instructor |
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Summer 2024 | ENG363-AE | Session 1 05/06/2024 06/30/2024 |
Online | Schneider, Thomas R. |
Spring 2025 | ENG363-AE | Session 1 01/06/2025 03/02/2025 |
Online | STAFF, STAFF |
Christian studies courses (6 units)
Online General Education
in addition to completing major courses, students are also required to complete general education requirements in order to earn a bachelor's degree.
*Curriculum subject to change.