English (ENGL)
ENGL 0920 College Prep Reading
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
This reading skills course is designed to improve vocabulary, reading rate, comprehension, and study skills to be successful in college. Note: This course does not satisfy the general education requirement for an associate degree and cannot be used as an elective. This course is not designed to transfer to a four-year college. This course can act as a prerequisite for ENGL 1010. Students achieving a reading Accuplacer score between 237 and 249 or scores on the ACT (11 and 17) or SAT (330-470) are placed in this class. Students scoring a 200 and below on the Accuplacer are also strongly encouraged to join ABE classes.
ENGL 0980 Language Skills
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
This developmental course is designed to improve basic English skills. Emphasis is placed on spelling, basic grammar, and sentence development. Note: This course does not satisfy the general education requirement for an associate degree and cannot be used as an elective. This course is not designed to transfer to a four-year college. This course can act as a prerequisite for ENGL 0990. Students achieving a Writing Accuplacer score between 226 and 236 or equivalent scores on the ACT (10 and 13) or SAT (330 and 400) are placed in this class. Students scoring a 200 or below are also strongly encouraged to join ABE classes.
ENGL 0990 College Prep Writing
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
College Prep Writing is a review of grammar and sentence writing skills including usage of words, parts of speech, parts of a sentence, agreement of subject and verb, punctuation of sentences, vocabulary development, and paragraph development. This course strengthens English proficiency before attempting college composition. Note: This course does not satisfy the general education requirement for an associate degree and cannot be used as an elective. This course is not designed to transfer to a four-year college. This course can act as a prerequisite for ENGL 1010. Students achieving a Writing Accuplacer score between 237 and 254 or equivalent scores on the ACT (14 and 17) or SAT (410 and 480) or passed ENGL 0980 with a "C" or higher are placed in this class. Prerequisite: Minimum Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT score or completion of ENGL 0980 with a "C" or higher.
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
English Composition I offers instructional practice in the techniques of effective writing. The process of planning, writing, revising, and editing essays for particular audiences and purposes and research-related skills are also emphasized. Prerequisite: Assessment testing, placement based on multiple measures, or successful completion of developmental courses.
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Students will read and analyze various texts and respond with research-based argumentative essays that demonstrate information literacy, critical-reading, and source integration. A significant argument-based research project is required. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or higher in ENGL 1010
ENGL 1040 Basic Technical Communications
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Designed for students in vocational-technical programs in which an emphasis on job-related writing is desired. Course content will range from structure and development of the paragraph to identifying, selecting, planning, and writing a variety of clear, well-organized, thorough reports. Prerequisite: Minimum score on placement exam or satisfactory completion of ENGL 0990 and ENGL 0920.
ENGL 1520 Creative Writing
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
An introduction to the composition of creative pieces in both prose and poetic forms. Fiction elements including description, characterization, dialogue, plot construction/theme, and a variety of poetic forms, including strict rhyme and scansion, blank verse and free verse will comprise the writing assignments. This course is not applicable to the six-hour English composition credit requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 with a “C” or higher.
ENGL 2030 Poetry
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Elements and theories of poetry. Study of selected poems stressing the development of a method of analysis and criticism. Emphasis on critical discussion and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2040 Drama
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Chronological approach to the study of drama with emphasis on the conceptual and formal evaluation of the genre. Representative plays from each period are studied stressing development of a method of critical analysis, critical listening and reading skills, interpretive reading, and critical discussion and writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2050 The Novel
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
An introduction to selected English, American, and Continental novels. Includes traditional and contemporary novels. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2060 20th Century Fiction
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
A study of 20th century fiction in English, including both the novel and short story. Emphasis is on influential works of recognized modern literacy figures. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2100 Introduction to Literature
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
This course offers a critical analysis of culturally diverse works of poetry, drama, and fiction. Students employ various techniques for discussing, evaluating, and writing about literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with “C” or higher.
ENGL 2110 Nebraska Writers
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Study of selected Nebraska writers from the perspectives of how they perceived and what they contributed to the American temper. Selected works of these authors will be studied from structural, thematic, and stylistic points of view. This course does not fulfill the humanities-literature requirement for the Associate of Arts degree. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2170 American Literature since 1865
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
This survey of American literature will introduce students to some of the important voices as well as literary, artistic, and cultural movements in the United States. Students will develop skills to critically read, understand, and assess a variety of literary works from different historical periods, ethnic communities, and genres. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with 'C" or higher.
ENGL 2300 Shakespeare
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
A critical study of selected works of Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2440 Film as Literature
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Introduction to the study of films as literary and cultural texts, using critical theories to analyze various film genres (such as Film Noir, the Western, etc.) from the 1900s to the present day. Includes analysis of narrative, character, form and cultural/historical context. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010.
ENGL 2450 Television as Literature
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Introduction to the study of television shows as literary and cultural texts, using critical methods to analyze varied television genres; examines narrative, character, form and cultural/historical context. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2510 Science Fiction - Supernatural Lit
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
A study of science fiction and supernatural stories and novels emphasizing themes and techniques common to these literary forms. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2520 Literature of Nature
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Begins with an examination of the rural dream in America and proceeds to examples of long and short fiction concerned with life in the outdoors. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2550 Short Fiction
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
An introduction to the short story. Includes various types of American, English, and Continental short fiction. Emphasis on theme and form. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with ‘C’ or higher.
ENGL 2980 Directed Study
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Directed Study
ENGL 2990 Special Topics
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Special topic course description upon request.