Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size20–25 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteELAC 145 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Milestone R40/W40 Students with Milestone R30/W30 must enroll in ENGL 105X (ENGL 105 and ENGL 31 learning community) Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1A · IGETC Area 1A · CSU GE Area A2DescriptionThis is a composition course using literature as a background for improving writing skills. Students discuss the general nature and elements of literature and literary criticism by reading and analyzing representative works of fiction, drama, and poetry. Based on this subject matter, students are required to write a variety of critical papers, including a research paper, comprising at least 6,000 graded words. This course is intended for students majoring in English or those students interested in literature and in developing strong critical and analytical writing skills. Designated sections of this course may be taught from a specific cultural perspective.Usually HeldMon Wed 3:20pm–4:45pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 8:00am–10:05am 