Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills.

Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating principles of thesis and support, rhetorical organization, control of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.

Develops critical thinking and writing skills in close textual analysis of issues and themes in fiction, poetry, and drama as well as in non-fictional literature and literary criticism. Reviews deductive and inductive reasoning, recognition and avoidance of logical fallacies, and relationships between language and meaning while emphasizing detailed critical analysis.

Develops critical thinking and writing skills in close textual analysis of issues and themes in fiction, poetry, and drama as well as in non-fictional literature and literary criticism. Reviews deductive and inductive reasoning, recognition and avoidance of logical fallacies, and relationships between language and meaning while emphasizing detailed critical analysis. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.

Develops advanced skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Focuses primarily on the analysis and evaluation of non-fiction works to develop logical reasoning as well as analytical and argumentative writing skills.

Develops advanced skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Focuses primarily on the analysis and evaluation of non-fiction works to develop logical reasoning as well as analytical and argumentative writing skills. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.

Practices critique and revision of original work in poetry and fiction and stresses writing techniques useful for finding a voice. Introduces advanced study of literary forms, emphasizing prose and poetry through practice, discussion, and analysis with a goal of publication.

Practices critique and revision of original work in poetry and fiction and stresses writing techniques useful for finding a voice. Introduces advanced study of literary forms, emphasizing prose and poetry through practice, discussion, and analysis with a goal of publication.

Surveys American fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War. Includes works of Bradstreet, Edwards, Franklin, Poe, Melville, Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Dickinson, Equiano, and Stowe.

Surveys American fiction, non-fiction, drama, and poetry from the post-Civil War era to the present. Includes works of Twain, Frost, Hemingway, Eliot, Hughes, Morrison, and selected other authors, poets, dramatists, and essayists.

Introduces the study of poetry, emphasizing theme, imagery, figurative language, symbolism, rhythm, and diction. Includes poetry in English and in translation.

Surveys major works of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 18th century in their literary, historical, and cultural contexts. Includes selected works from Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and other major authors.

Surveys major works of British literature from the Romantic period to the present in their literary, historical, and cultural contexts. Includes selected works of major Romantic, Victorian, and 20th-century writers.

Focuses on the analysis and interpretation of representative short stories and novels. Examines the connection between content and form in fiction, and compares/contrasts the approaches, content, and style among various writers, cultures, and time periods.

Surveys several plays, including comedies, histories, tragedies, and problem plays. Discusses works of Shakespeare in their social context. Introduces the sonnets.

Introduces the study of drama in its historical, cultural, and biographical context. Studies plays ranging from ancient Greek tragedy to modern drama, emphasizing analysis and sound critical judgment.

Introduces the 39 books of the Old Testament and the Old Testament Apocrypha through lecture, reading, and discussion. Emphasizes literary qualities such as characters, recurrent themes, motifs, images, and symbols, as well as major genres and representative forms of Biblical writings.

Introduces the New Testament through lectures, reading, and discussion. Emphasizes literary qualities such as characters, recurrent themes, motifs, images, and symbols, as well as major genres and representative forms of Biblical writings.

Surveys important works of literature from the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa in their literary, historical, and cultural context. Includes works from the earliest to about 1650 CE.

Surveys important works of literature from the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa in their literary, historical, and cultural context. Includes works from 1650 CE to the present.

Introduces children's literature, focusing on discussion and literary analysis of the specific features, historical development, basic genres and kinds of children's literature (fairy tale, fantasy, picture book, adventure story, and contemporary realistic fiction). Covers classics from the golden age of children’s literature (1846 to 1908), 20th- and 21st-century picture books, poetry, and contemporary books for elementary and middle-grade readers.

Focuses on the strategies and techniques of literary magazine production by using a project-based learning approach. Provides experience in reading, evaluating, editing, and producing literary manuscripts for publication. Produces The Moorpark Review, a creative arts magazine, and other student writing projects.

Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid internships that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of an internship paper, presentation, or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations. Course Credit Limitation: To take this course, contact the Career Transfer Center. Requires orientation session. Students receive one unit of credit for each 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid work. May enroll in up to 4 units a semester with a maximum of 16 total units of any type of work experience.

Allows independent study for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of English through research and study. Utilizes an approved independent project. Includes one-on-one work with instructor. Interested students should contact an English instructor for assistance in developing a contract for learning about a specific topic.

Develops effective methods of research, organization, and presentation of findings typical of professional, technical, and scientific writing. Focuses on analytical reasoning and researching skills, including data collection, critical analysis of sources, documentation, and document design.

Provides corequisite support for English M01A students whose multiple measures assessment suggests they may need or want additional support. Supports student success in designated sections of ENGL M01A through individualized instruction from the same instructor as the students' ENGL M01A section. Incorporates student success skills and contextualizes reading and writing strategies in a workshop environment aligned with ENGL M01A coursework.