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FlagsCourses Offered Through Literature & Language Arts Division

The Literature and Language Arts Division offers courses in multiple areas:

  • English
  • English as a Second Language
  • Foreign Languages
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Sign Language
  • Spanish
  • Reading
  • Spelling


For current course offerings, please visit Modesto Junior College's Class Schedule for listings and Pirates Net for availabilities.

ENGL Courses:

ENGL 25--Computer Assisted ESL Writer's Workshop

Independent study for any upper level ESL student who needs supplemental instruction in vocabulary, grammar, writing techniques, and proofreading. Students may enroll any time during the semester. Two maximum completions. Laboratory.

  • 1 unit
  • non-degree course
  • Recommended for success: satisfactory completion of ESL 45 and/or enrollment in ESL 46, 47, 48, 70

ENGL 26--Computer Assisted Writer's Workshop

Independent study for any student who needs supplemental instruction in focus, organization, development, voice, audience, and MLA convention, from sentence level to essay length prose. Student may enroll any time during the semester. Two maximum completions. Laboratory.

  • 1 unit
  • non-degree course
  • Recommended for success: satisfactory completion of ESL courses and/or enrollment in ENGL 49, 50, or 101
  • Formerly listed as ENGL 26B

ENGL 44--Fundamentals of Grammar

A computer-based and workshop-based course for students who want to review English. Offered in the Center for Learning Assistance. Orientation required. Recommended for students who need preparation to succeed in ENGL 49. Open entry/Open exit. (CR/NC Only)

  • 1 unit
  • non-degree course

ENGL 46--Compter-Assisted Fundamentals of Writing

A computer-based course in the fundamentals of writing, focusing on basic written expression. Students must complete self-paced modules on selected topics. Students must log in for a minimum of three hours each week at the Center for Learning Assistance, complete the required writing exercises and computer-based modules, and meet with the Center for Learning Assistance instructor and tutors at specified times to receive credit for the course. Recommended for students whose English placement scores fall below entrance into ENGL 50. Open entry/Open exit. (CR/NC only

  • 1 unit
  • non-degree course
  • Recommended for success: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 44 and READ 45

ENGL 48--Grammar Review

Fundamentals of standard English grammar. Practice in recognizing and correcting errors in grammar and usage. Does not satisfy graduation requirement in composition. Field trips may be required. Two maximum completions. Lecture.

  • 1 unit
  • non-degree course

ENGL 49--Basic English Skills

Fundamentals of writing. Students will write and receive individual guidance on specific skills. Emphasis on improving writing fluency, developing sentence structure, and learning to edit for spelling, punctuation, and usage. Credit in this course may not be used to satisfy English requirements from MJC. Field Trips may be required. Lecture. (Transfer: CC ENGL 250)

  • 5 units
  • non-degree course
  • Recommended for success: Concurrent enrollment in READ 45 or higher level reading class

ENGL 50--Basic Composition and Reading

Practice in reading intelligently and writing effectively. The course focuses equally on improving critical reading and writing skills. Meets English composition requirements for graduation but does not meet the English requirements for college or university transfer. Field trips may be required. Maximum one completion. Lecture (A-F or CR/NC) (Transfer: CC ENGL 115) General Education: MJC-GE: D1

  • 5 units
  • Prerequisite: Recommendation of the English Placement Exam or satisfactory completion of ENGL 49

ENGL 90--Writing the Research Paper

Practice in the fundamentals of research and the writing of the research paper in both MLA and APA formats. Lecture.

  • 1 unit
  • Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 50

ENGL 101--Composition and Reading

Practice reading intelligently and writing effectively. The main focus is to improve writing with an emphasis upon exposition, argument, research, and information competency. Students must write a minimum of 8,000 words, at least 6,000 of which will be in papers that have a developed thesis. A 2,000-3,000 word research paper using current MLA guidelines is required.

  • 3 units
  • Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ENGL 50 or qualification by the MJC English assessment process.
  • Recommended for Success: Satisfactory completion of READ 184 or the satisfactory completion of the Reading Graduation Competency requirements.

 

ENGL 102--Advanced Composition and Introduction to Literature

Intended primarily for university transfer students, but open to any qualified student. Advanced composition with an introduction to methods used in the analysis of literary texts. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 103--Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking

Advanced composition course that focuses on critical inquiry and the techniques and principles of effective writing argument. Examines style, diction, inference, evidence, reasoning, and rhetorical strategies in written argument. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 105--Creative Writing: Poetry

Instruction and practice in writing poetry. May be repeated once for credit. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 106--Creative Writing: Short Fiction

Instruction and practice in writing shorter forms of fiction. A maximum 6 units of creative writing transferable to University of California. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 108--Creative Writing: Autobiography

Instruction and practice in the writing of an autobiography. May be repeated once for credit. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 109--Creative Writing: Scriptwriting

Instruction and practice in the writing of dramatic scripts for film, television, and theater. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 112--Introduction to the Novel and Short Story

An introduction to the novel and short story with emphasis on intelligent reading, analysis, and discussion of a range of fiction representing various types and traditions. Field trips or alternate experiences may be required. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 eligibility
  • Recommended for success: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 114--Introduction to Poetry

Analysis and discussion of poetry 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 eligibility
  • Recommended for success: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 116--Introduction to Drama

Analysis and discussion of selected plays from classical Greek period to present. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 eligibility
  • Recommended for success: ENGL 101 with a C grade or better.

ENGL 118--Writing Techniques For the World Wide Web

Introduction to writing for the world wide web through rhetorical study and practical experience.  Emphasizes conscientious reading of on-line materials and excellence in on-line writing.  Intended for students who are interested in on-line reading and writing beyond the casual use of the web for browsing or who would like some preparation for positions that may demand web writing. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Recommended for success: Satisfactory completion of READ 184 or Reading Graduation Competency satisfied. Satisfactory completion of CMPGR 263, Internet Literacy

ENGL 131--Introduction to World Literature

Classical and medieval literature including historical backgrounds and reading in Asian, Middle Eastern, and European cultures. 3 units

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101

Recommended for Success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 132--Introduction to World Literature From 1500 to Present

English 132 is a continuation of English 131, reading from the renaissance to contemporary literatures of Asian, Middle Eastern, European, and Latin American cultures. Note: students do not have to have taken English 131 to enroll in English 132. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Recommended for Success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 135-- American Literature: To 1850

Survey of American literature from its beginning to mid-nineteenth century. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 eligibility

ENGL 136--American Literature: 1850 to Present

Survey of American literature from mid-nineteenth century to the present.

ENGL 137--Survey of English Literature to the 18th Century

Survey of English literary history from the Anglo-Saxons to the eighteenth century with detailed study of the writings of Chaucer, Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, and others. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: ENGL 101 and 102

ENGL 138--Survey of English Literature: 18th Century to Present

Literary history of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with detailed study of the writings of Pope, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, and others. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: ENGL 101 and 102

ENGL 151--Folklore

Interrelationships of people throughout the world through discussion and analysis of our folk heritage. Folk-themes and symbolism in literature also will be discussed 3 units

  • Recommended for success: ENGL 101

ENGL 156-- The Bible as Literature: The Hebrew Canon and Intertestamental Writings

Literary criticism and an appreciation of historical background and textual transmission of selected books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and Intertestamental Writings (also known as the Apocrypha) in translation 3 units

  • Recommended for Success: Eligibility for ENGL 101

ENGL 157-- The Bible as Literature: The New Testament

Literary criticism and an appreciation of historical background and textual transmission of selected books of the New Testament. 3 units

  • Recommended for Success: Eligibility for ENGL 101

ENGL 161-- Film Appreciation

An introductory course in film appreciation, emphasizing the development of sensitivity and critical judgment in audience response to film. 3 units

ENGL 162--History of Cinema

Examines the international development of cinema from 1895 to the present. Covers a wide range of both American and foreign films and offers a broad survey of major movements, styles, and genres in the history of motion pictures. Focuses specifically on the social, historical, technical, and technological factors that have shaped the film industry and the films produced by it. 3 units

ENGL 163--Introduction to Shakespeare

A reading of six to nine representative comedies, histories, and tragedies; designed to introduce the student to Shakespeare's art. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Recommended for Success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 168--Adolescent Literature

Introduction to literature for adolescents (ages 9-16). Includes types of literature and forms drawn from a variety of ethnic and cultural sources, ways to promote interest, themes, and criteria for choosing materials. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Recommended for Success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 169--Children's Literature

Introduction to literature for children. Includes types of literature and forms drawn from a variety of ethnic and cultural sources, storytelling, ways to promote interest, and criteria for choosing materials. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101
  • Recommended for Success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 171--Introduction to African-American Literature

An introduction to the contributions of black Americans in American literature from the slave era through the present. The emphasis will be upon a chronological study of major works including the following: slave narratives, folk tales, poetry, short story, novel and drama. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 172--Introduction to Chicano Literature

Survey of Chicano literature in English from its beginnings to its contemporary form. Emphasis on influences that have shaped the literature and critical skills needed to evaluate and appreciate Chicano poetry, theater, fiction, and essay. Field trips may be required. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 173--Introduction to Latin American Literature

Introduction to Latin American literature from its Colonial Period to the present. Emphasis on chronological survey of major works of Latin American writers studied in English translation and selected from the following: indigenous legends, chronicles, epistles, poetry, novel, drama, and short story. Field trips may be required. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: ENGL 101 eligibility
  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 174--Introduction to Modern Asian Literature

An introductory course on Asian literature from the 19th century to the present in its English translation. Emphasis on major works that have made an impact on western literary tradition and the social, cultural and historical forces that have shaped these works. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 175--Women in Literature

An introduction to literature by and about women, including an historical overview, archetypes, stereotypes, cultural impediments to women's writing, methods of criticism, and recent literary achievements. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 176--Introduction to Mexican Literature

Introduction to Mexican literature from its Colonial Period  to the present.  Emphasis on chronological survey of major works of Mexican writers studied in English translation and selected from the following: chronicles, epistles, poetry, novel, drama, and short story. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 178--Mass Media and the Public

A non-technical course for the consumer of the mass media dealing with the way information is gathered and processed by the mass media and the history of the mass media in the United States, theories of the role of the mass media in society, and current problems and criticisms. 3 units

ENGL 179--Introduction to Native American Literature, Mythology, and Oral Tradition

Study of traditional and contemporary Native American literature from a variety of nations, including some local Native American peoples. Traditional chronicle, oral tale, and myth. Relationship of contemporary writing to earlier cultural heritage. Place of Native American literature in the American literary tradition and canon. Close reading of contemporary autobiography, novels, short fiction, and poetry. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ENGL 101

ENGL 183--Introduction to Tutoring Composition

Introductory course in the tutoring processes of English composition.  Students will learn strategies for tutoring developmental to advanced writers.  Specific focus will be on techniques for improvement of fluency, structure, revision, proofreading, and reading.  Intended for students selected as tutors for the Division of Literature and Language Arts' learning centers. 2 units

  • Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of C or better

ENGL 184--Advanced Tutoring of Composition

Course in the advanced techniques of tutoring processes of English composition.  Students will further develop strategies for tutoring developmental to advanced writers.  Specific focus will be on advanced techniques for improvement of fluency, structure, revision, proofreading, and reading and on the study of timely issues affecting tutors and students.  Intended for students selected as tutors for the Division of Literature and Language Arts' learning centers. 2 units

  • Prerequisite:English 183 with a grade of C or better

ENGL 198, 198A, 198B, 198C --Special Topics

Participation in study of a special topic in Literature and Language Arts. 1/2, 1, 2, 3 units

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ESL Courses:

ESL 10--English Language 1

Elementary course in speaking, listening, reading and writing for persons learning English as another language. 10 units

ESL 20--English Language 2

Continuation of ESL 10.  Elementary English for persons learning English as another language. Emphasis on vocabulary and sentence structure for practical communication in school, community, and work. 5 units

ESL 23--Spoken English 1

Elementary speaking improvement for students of English as a second language. 5 units

  • Recommended for Success: Placement in ESL 20 or above.
  • Concurrent enrollment in ESL 20 or ESL 30 is recommended.

ESL 24--Composition and Reading 1

Practice in reading and writing for students at the beginning (second-semester) level. Significant homework may be assigned to a lab. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 20 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 10 or equivalent course.
  • Recommended for Success: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 20.

ESL 30--English Language 3

Continuation of ESL 20. Emphasis on more advanced elementary vocabulary and sentence structures. Practice in more fluent, accurate use of elementary English. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 30 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 20 or equivalent course.

ESL 34--ESL Composition and Reading 2

Practice in reading and writing for students at the high beginning (third-semester) level of ESL courses. Continuation of ESL 24. Significant homework may be assigned to a lab. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 30 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 20 and ESL 24 or equivalent course.
  • Recommended for Success: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 30.

ESL 40--English Language 4

Intermediate course in English for persons learning English as another language. Introduction to more difficult structures in English sentences. Review of elementary English. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 40 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 30 or equivalent course.

ESL 40A-- Skills for Success in Intermediate Grammar

1/2 unit ESL 43--Spoken English 2

Speaking improvement for students of English as second language. 5 units

  • Recommended for Success: Placement in ESL 40 or above.
  • Concurrent Enrollment: ESL 40 or ESL 45 is recommended.

ESL 44--ESL Composition and Reading 3

Practice in writing multi-paragraph compositions and reading for students at the intermediate level of ESL with a comprehensive foundation in English grammar and the ability to write well-formed paragraphs in English.  Continuation of ESL 34. Significant homework may be assigned to a lab. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 40 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 30 and ESL 34 or equivalent course.
  • Recommended for Success: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 40.

ESL 45--English Language 5

Continuation of ESL 40. Introduction of structures and vocabulary common to business and academic writing. Continued speaking and writing practice with previously learned forms. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 45 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 40 or equivalent course.

ESL 46--ESL Composition and Reading 4

Practice in writing academic essays and analysis of authentic reading for students at the higher intermediate level of ESL. Significant homework may be assigned to a lab. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 45 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 40 and ESL 44 or equivalent course.
  • Recommended for Sucess: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 45 is recommended.

ESL 47--English Language 6

Advanced course in English for person learning English as another language. Emphasis on forms of written English and English used in business or academic settings. Advanced review of selected topics in English grammar. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 47 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 45 or equivalent course.

ESL 48--ESL Composition and Reading 5

Practice in composition and reading for advanced ESL students who plan to continue in college. Preparation for reading and writing in various academic and vocational disciplines. Emphasis on writing in response to reading. Significant homework may be assigned to a lab. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ESL 47 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 45 and ESL 46 or equivalent course.

Concurrent enrollment in ESL 47 is recommended.

ESL 70--English for Academic Purposes

Practice in spoken and written English encountered in college study. Emphasis on comprehension of lecture and reading at college level, speaking and writing for academic purposes. Appropriate for non-native speakers of English with advanced language skills who intend to enroll in academic and technical courses. 5 units

  • Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 49 through assessment process or satisfactory completion of ESL 47 or ESL 48.

ESL 901--ESL Beginning

Beginning English for non-English speakers. Emphasis on beginning spoken English and basic literacy. non-credit

ESL 902--ESL: Lower Elementary

Elementary English for very limited-English-speaking people. Emphasis on elementary spoken English for practical needs, preparation for advancement into credit ESL classes. non-credit

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ESL 901 or placement by the assessment process.

ESL 903--ESL: Higher Elementary

Elementary level English for speakers of other languages unable to attend credit ESL classes. Instruction and practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing; emphasis on spoken English, practical reading and writing. non-credit

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ESL 902 or placement by the assessment process.

ESL 904--ESL: Intermediate

Intermediate level English for speakers of other languages unable to attend credit ESL classes. Instruction and practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; emphasis varies according to needs of students. non-credit

  • Recommended for success: Successful completion of ESL 903 or placement by the assessment process.

ESL 905--English at Work

Course for high beginning and lower intermediate learners of English as a second language. English needed to seek employment and function successfully in the workplace. non-credit

  • Recommended for success: Placement by assessment process at ESL level 2 or 3 (ESL 20 or ESL 30).

ESL 906--English at Work 2

Continuation of ESL 905. Practice in more fluent, accurate use of English needed to seek employment and function successfully in the workplace. non-credit

  • Recommended for success: Placement by assessment process at ESL level 3 or 4 (ESL 30 or ESL 40).

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Foreign Language Courses:
FREN:

FREN 51--Introduction to Practical French

Basic conversational French for those who need it for their work, travel, or to prepare for French 101. 3 units FREN 52--Introduction to Practical French 2

Continuation of French 51. Review and expansion of essentials of French grammar and vocabulary through oral expression. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: successful completion of FREN 51

FREN 101--French 1

Essentials of French grammar and pronunciation; simple composition, conversation, reading. 4 units

FREN 102--French 2

Continuation of French 101. Review and expansion of tenses, vocabulary, and commonly used expressions. 4 units

  • Prerequisite: French 101 or two years of high school French

FREN 103--French 3

Review of French grammar; reading and conversational practice. Includes reading and discussion in French of  selections from literary works of French writers. 4 units

  • Prerequisite: French 102 or three years of high school French

FREN 104--French 4

Continuation of French 103. Includes reading and discussion in French of literary works of French writers. 4 units

  • Prerequisite: French 102 or three years of high school French.

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GERM:

GERM 51--Introduction to Practical German

Introduction to the essentials of spoken and written German for application in travel, occupation, and daily life. 3 units GERM 52--Introduction to Practical German 2

Continuation of German 51. Review and expansion of essentials of German grammar and vocabulary through oral expression. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: German 51

GERM 101--German 1

Essentials of written and spoken German, simple composition, conversation, and reading. 4 units

GERM 102--German 2

Continuation of German 101. Review and expansion of tenses, vocabulary and commonly used expressions. Also open by petition to students with two years of high school German. See Petitions Office, Morris Building 105. 4 units

  • Prerequisite: German 101 or equivalent.

GERM 103--German 3

Review of German grammar; reading and conversational practice. Includes reading and discussion in German of selections from literary works of German writers. Also open by petition to students with three years of high school German. See Petitions Office, Morris Building 105. 4 units

Prerequisite: German 102 or equivalent

GERM 104--German 4

Continuation of German 103. Includes reading and discussion in German of literary works of German writers. Also open by petition to students with four years of high school German. See Petitions Office, Morris Building 105. 4 units

  • Prerequisite: GERM 103 or equivalent.

German 190A, B, C--Advanced German

Advanced reading of German authors; emphasis on understanding of the texts and oral-aural performance. Course may not be substituted for GERM 101, 102, 103, or 104. 1, 2, 3 units

  • Prerequisite: German 104

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ITAL:

ITAL 51--Introduction to Practical Italian

Basic conversational Italian for those who need it for their work, travel, or to prepare for Italian 101. 3 units ITAL 52--Introduction to Practical Italian 2

Continuation of Italian 51. Review and expansion of essentials of Italian grammar and vocabulary through oral expression. 3 units

  • Recommended for success: successful completion of ITAL 51

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SIGN:

SIGN 125--ASL: Beginning Communication with the Deaf

covers a minimum of 1,000 sign glosses and 20 language patterns. Knowledge of the basic grammar and syntax of ASL is developed. Students are required to read a novel about Deaf culture, complete a research project about a Deaf individual in history and to communicate with Deaf people in our community. 3 units SIGN 126--ASL: Intermediate Communication with the Deaf

incorporates the language and syntax patterns of the Deaf into dialogues and stories for consecutive discourse. There is heavy emphasis on facial expression, idioms, nonverbal manual cues and translation of English into ASL. A variety of projects require students to demonstrate their fluency and accuracy in both receptive and expressive modes. Students are expected to become involved in the Deaf community. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: SIGN 125 or two years of high school

ASL SIGN 127--ASL: Advanced Communication with the Deaf

requires students to demonstrate a sophisticated knowledge of ASL grammar, syntax, sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign skills while incorporating all of the sign and language knowledge of the previous two courses. Advanced reading about Deaf culture and projects demonstrating an ability to translate and analyze the language of the Deaf are required. Students are expected to participate regularly in the activities and programs for the Deaf in our community. 3 units

  • Prerequisite: Completion of SIGN 126 or equivalent

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SPAN:

SPAN 45A, B, C--Practical Spanish for the Professions

Conversational Spanish for people working with the Spanish-speaking in the following areas: health, education, law enforcement, social work, agriculture, construction, public safety, and business. Occupational topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. 1, 2, 3 units SPAN 51--Introduction to Spanish 1

This class is recommended for students who have never studied a foreign language or who have found it particularly difficult to study foreign languages. Spanish 51 covers approximately one half of the material of Spanish 101. Please click on the title below to access the table of contents.

SPAN 52--Introduction to Spanish 2

This class is the continuation of Spanish 51. It covers the second half of the material that would be covered in Spanish 101. Please click on the title below to access the table of contents.

SPAN 101--Spanish 1

Spanish 101 is the first course in the beginner Spanish three-course sequence and is recommended for students who have had minimal exposure to Spanish (one year or less), or students who have taken Spanish 51 and 52. Major grammatical structures covered in this course include: the present tense of indicative, adjectives, and pronouns. For a detailed list, please click on the textbook link below.

SPAN 102--Spanish 2

Continuation of Spanish 101. This course is taught in Spanish and students are expected to communicate in Spanish, according to their capacity. The focus will be on the continued development of oral, aural, and written proficiency utilizing reflexive verbs, the past tenses in the indicative mood, and prepositions while studying cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. For a detailed list, please click on the textbook link below.

  • Text: Vistas Third Edition, Lección 7-12 5 units
  • Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Spanish 101/Spanish 51 and 52, or equivalent (the student is responsible for all material covered in Spanish 101/51 & 52).

SPAN 103--Spanish 3

Continuation of Spanish 102. This third semester course completes the basic study of the elements of the language. It is taught in Spanish and students are expected to communicate in Spanish, according to their capacity. Major grammatical structures covered in this course include: verb tenses in the subjunctive mood, perfect, past perfect, future and conditional verb conjugations and usage. For a detailed list, please click on the textbook link below.

  • Text: Vistas Third Edition, Lección 13-18 4 units
  • Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Spanish 102, or equivalent (the student is responsible for all materials covered in Spanish 101 and 102).

SPAN 104--Spanish 4

This class is recommended for students who have successfully completed the Spanish 101 -103 sequence. This course will focus on the improvement of communication and writing through a review of grammar, oral presentations, and essay writing and will introduce students to the study of literature in Spanish. Students will read original works of Spanish and Latin American literature such as short stories, poetry, and essays as well as newspaper articles.

  • Offered during the spring semester
  • Text: Pueblos: Intermediate Spanish in Cultural Contexts, Spaine Long et. al. 4 units
  • Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Spanish 103, or equivalent.

SPAN 109--Spanish for Spanish Speakers: Fundamentals

This course is recommended for Spanish speakers with little or no academic study of standard Spanish. This course is designed to help students build on existing strengths through a detailed study of grammatical structures and writing exercises. Students will study the difference between formal, written Spanish and casual, everyday spoken Spanish in order to have improved command of the language. Special focus will be given to the use of the written accent mark, vocabulary acquisition, and orthography.

  • Text: La lengua que heredamos, Marqués 4 units
  • Recommended for Success: Near native ability to speak and understand Spanish, but little or no formal academic training in the language. Determined by test.

SPAN 110--Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2

A continuation of Spanish 109. The student should have working knowledge of fundamental grammatical structures and orthography. Students will continue to review grammar to articulate their ideas with precision and will be introduced to essay writing. This course is designed for Spanish-speaking students that want to improve their written expression in Spanish.

  • Offered during the spring semester
  • Text: La lengua que heredamos, Marqués 4 units
  • Prerequisite: Spanish 109 or equivalent skill level, as determined by test.

SPAN 112--Introduction to Chicano/a Literature

Introduction to Spanish and Chicano literature. This course is designed to help Spanish speaking students further improve their knowledge and understanding of Spanish and Chicano literature. The course will cover all genres: poetry, theater, short story, and essay. The course aims to portray people's experience through literature and show how that experience is manifested in a given work. Films, field trips, and invited guests will complement the corpus of the class. Course will be taught in Spanish.

  • Offered during the spring semester 3 units
  • Recommended for Success: SPAN 104 or SPAN 110

SPAN 173--Survey of Latin American Literature

Introduction to Latin American literature from its Colonial Period to the present. Emphasis on chronological survey of major works of Latin American writers selected from the following: indigenous texts, chronicles, epistles, poetry, novels, dramas, and short stories. Field trips may be required. Class will be conducted in Spanish.

  • Offered during the fall semester 3 units
  • Prerequisite: Either Spanish 104, Spanish 110, or equivalent skill level.

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READ Courses:

READ 21a, b--Vocabulary Development

Course is designed to improve the vocabulary of students who are functioning at the precollegiate level. Appropriate for students who are functioning at the precollegiate level. Appropriate for students who score below the 10th percentile on the DTLS or comparable reading test. Four maximum completions. Lecture: 3 hours. (CR/NC, 9 wks.) 1, 2 units

  • non-degree course

READ 40 a, b--Reading Comprehension

Designed to improve student's comprehension of pre-collegiate reading materials. Appropriate for students who score below the 10th percentile on DTLS or comparable reading test. Four maximum completions. Lecture: 3 hours. (GR, 9 wks.) 1, 2 units

  • non-degree course

READ 45--Elements of Reading

A short course in the elements of reading. Self-paced modules on selected topics such as thesis identification, inference, summary, diction, comprehension, context, figurative language. 1 unit READ 62--College Vocabulary

Designed to improve student's comprehension of pre-collegiate reading materials. Appropriate for students who score below the 10th percentile on DTLS or comparable reading test. Four maximum completions. Lecture: 3 hours. (GR, 9 wks.) 3 units

READ 82--College Reading-Comprehension

Formerly listed as READ 84.

Reading for inferred ideas, evaluation of ideas, tone, mood, and style. Discussion of application of reader's knowledge to reading material.

This course with a grade of C or better meets MJC reading proficiency requirements.

  • Lecture-Laboratory: 3 hours. (CSU, GR) 3 units
  • Recommended for Success: A minimum of 10th percentile on the reading assessment or READ 40 with C grade or better.

READ 184--Critical Reading

Reading for inferred ideas, evaluation of ideas, tone, mood, and style. Discussion of application of reader's knowledge to reading material. Appropriate for students who score above 85 on the Accuplacer assessment. 3 units

  • Recommended for Success: READ 82 with C grade or better or recommendation of the reading assessment

SPELL Courses:

SPELL 31--Spelling: Consonant Sounds and Symbols

Designed for non-native speakers to improve reading and spelling. Sound-symbol relationships in English. Emphasis on phonics rules. Discrimination between words which are similar in either spelling or sound. Help with pronunciation of words encountered in reading. Appropriate for students who score below 60 on the Accuplacer assessment. 3 units SPELL 32--Spelling and Pronunciation

Designed to improve spelling and pronunciation habits by introducing and using the phonic patterns of English. 3 units

  • Recommended for Success: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 49 or ENGL 50.

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