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(Also see Developmental Reading and Developmental Writing.) Additional instruction in writing and reading is available through the Learning Skills Center.


ENGL 1111   Creative Writing (1)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
This course is an imaginative writing workshop. It may include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama. (1 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2305015112

ENGL 1301   Composition I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) Developmental Reading 0093 AND Developmental Writing 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading and Writing standards AND DCCCD Writing score prerequisite requirement.
This course focuses on student writing. It emphasizes reading and analytical thinking and introduces research skills. Students practice writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015112

ENGL 1302   Composition II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading and Writing.
In this course students refine the writing, research, and reading skills introduced in English 1301. A related goal is the development of critical thinking skills. Writing assignments emphasize argumentation and persuasion. Students will also write a formal research paper. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2304015112

ENGL 2307   Creative Writing (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
The writing of fiction is the focus of this course. Included are the short story, poetry, and short drama. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2305015112

ENGL 2308   Creative Writing (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
Advanced experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2305015112

ENGL 2311   Technical Writing (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
The technical style of writing is introduced. Emphasis is on the writing of technical papers, reports, proposals, progress reports, and descriptions. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2311015112

ENGL 2321   British Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes selections in British Literature organized by movements, schools, periods, or themes. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2321 should not also take English 2322 or 2323. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2308015112

ENGL 2322   British Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes significant works of British and Commonwealth writers from their beginnings through the 18th century. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2321 should not also take English 2322 or 2323. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2308015112

ENGL 2323   British Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes significant works of British and Commonwealth writers from the 19th century to the present. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2321 should not also take English 2322 or 2323. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2308015112

ENGL 2326   American Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes selections in American Literature organized by movements, schools, periods, or themes. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2326 should not also take English 2327 or 2328. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2307015112

ENGL 2327   American Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes significant works of American writers from their beginnings to the 19th century. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2326 should not also take English 2327 or 2328. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2307015112

ENGL 2328   American Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes significant works of American writers from the 19th century to the present. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2326 should not also take English 2327 or 2328. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2307015112

ENGL 2331   World Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes selections in World Literature organized by movements, schools, periods, or themes. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2331 should not also take English 2332 or 2333. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1601045213

ENGL 2332   World Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes significant works representing a variety of cultures from the ancient world to approximately 1600 C.E. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2331 should not also take English 2332 or 2333. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1601045213

ENGL 2333   World Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes significant works representing a variety of cultures from approximately 1600 C.E. to the present. For repeatability purposes, students who take English 2331 should not also take English 2332 or 2333. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1601045213

ENGL 2342   Studies in Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes selections in literature organized by genre, period, or geographical region. Course descriptions are available each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1601045113

ENGL 2343   Studies in Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302 and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course includes selections in literature organized by theme, interdisciplinary content or major author. Course descriptions are available each semester prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1601045113

ENGL 2351   Mexican-American Literature (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302, and have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards in Reading and Writing.
This course offers a survey of Mexican-American literature including selections from various genres. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0502035525


Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.

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