ENGL 1B - Introduction to Literature

    Recent Professors
    Karen Seneferu, Todd Johnson, ReJeanne Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    5.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. Other: Equivalent Courses: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AS.
    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
    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.
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:55am–9:55am, Thu 9:25am–10:50am, Tue 8:55am–9:55am, Wed 8:50am–9:35am