ENGL 1B - Introduction to Literature

    Recent Professors
    Maurice Jones, Jones Maurice
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    8.2Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. Other: Equivalent courses: ENGL 001A or ENGL 001AS
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 8B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area A2
    Description
    In this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Formerly ENGL 1B.