ENGL 01B - Intro to Literature

    Recent Professors
    Cindy Chavez, Stephanie C. Koepnick, Victor E. Smith, Renee N. Mattos, John J. Long, Kevin A. Nelson, Kevin C. Kludt, Michael G. Barba
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Take ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) Minimum grade C,P;
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of ENGL 01B
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018"> Ends Summer 2026. Effective Fall 2026, ENGL-C1002 replaces ENGL-01B. </b></font><br> This course introduces representative works from four major genres: short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Students develop analytical and evaluative reading and writing skills while acquiring an appreciation for the cultural context and the aesthetic qualities of literature. Students read texts from various countries and periods in order to encourage an appreciation of literature range, artistry, and insight into the human experience.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Tue Thu 9:20am–12:25pm