GARY ENNS
MFA, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Professor of English
COURSES I FREQUENTLY TEACH
For a complete list of up-to-date English courses and descriptions, visit the Cerro Coso Course Catalog and current Schedule of Classes.
English 235: Introduction to Shakespeare
Introduction to Shakespeare's art. Discussion and analysis of selected plays (tragedies, comedies, and histories) and non-dramatic poetry. Some attention may be given to the historical, artistic, literary, theatrical, and/or social influences of Renaissance England contributing to the development of Shakespeare’s literary achievements.
English 232: British Literature II
This course studies British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. (Prerequisite: ENGL C070 with a grade of "C" or better and level 1 writing classification recommended.)
English 222: World Literature II
This course provides a chronological survey of the literature of Europe from the seventeenth century through the twentieth century. (Prerequisite: ENGL C070 with a grade of "C" or better or level 1 reading and level 1 writing classification recommended.)
English 141: Creative Writing
This course is a creative writing workshop in which the student submits original short stories and poems for group discussion. The student will also study works by contemporary authors in order to develop knowledge of the form and theory behind good fiction and poetry. (Prerequisite: ENGL C070) Advisory: Level 1 Reading
English 102: Critical Thinking Through Literature
Students will continue development of critical reasoning skills begun in ENGL C101 through advanced study of imaginative literature (novels, poetry, drama). This course will emphasize critical analysis, principles of logic, and presentation of carefully reasoned arguments. Students will write four to five expository essays including a lengthy research paper (total: 8,000 words). CAN ENGL 4 Prerequisite: ENGL C101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.)
English 101: Freshman Composition
In this composition course for transfer to four-year institutions, students write five to seven expository and argumentative essays, including a substantive research paper of 2,000 words showing the student's ability to analyze and evaluate source material and to generate and develop independent topics of inquiry appropriate to academic work total: 7,000 words). The course emphasizes analyzing and actively engaging university-level concepts presented in outside sources. (Prerequisite: English 70 or Level 1 Writing.) Advisory: Level 1 Reading.
English 92: Punctuation and Grammar Refresher
This course is designed for students of all levels. Topics include recognizing sentence patterns, avoiding run-ons and fragments, knowing when to use the comma, correctly employing the minor punctuation marks of semicolon, colon, dash, and others. Some time will be spent on grammar's relation to style and a brief history of the English language. (Prerequisites: Writing Level 2) Advisory: Reading Level 2.
English 70: Introductory Composition
This composition course for AA/AS degrees prepares students to take transfer-level courses and to enter the job market. Students write four to six short expository and argumentative essays and a 1000-1250 word research paper with a central controlling idea; coherent development to a reasoned conclusion; and correct sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling. The course further emphasizes properly acknowledging and documenting outside sources. (Prerequisite: English C040 or Level 2 Writing) Advisory: Level 1 Reading
English 40: Improving Basic Writing Skills
This course, which is preparation for College Composition, is designed to teach students to write short compositions (500-750 words each) with clear organization, development, keywords, thesis, topic sentences, and sufficient supporting details. Students will become familiar with a variety of rhetorical modes, be introduced to expository and text-based writing, and complete in-class compositions. Major and minor principles of grammar will be reviewed. (Prerequisites: English C030 or Level 3 Writing) Advisory: Level 2 Reading
English 30: Basic Writing Skills
This course teaches students ways to develop and organize ideas in short writings, focusing on the importance of coherent, unified, and well-developed paragraphs with topic sentences and effective supporting detail. The course will also cover how to build these paragraphs into short essays and how to revise and edit for correctness. Major principles of grammar will be reviewed. (Prerequisites: English C020 or Level 4 Writing) Advisory: Level 3 Reading
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