6/19/2013 4:40:32 PM	ENGL 48 Course Outline as of Spring 2010	Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  ENGL 48	Title:  SPECIAL TOPICS
Full Title:  Special Topics in English
Last Reviewed:5/13/2002

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	0			Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact Total	0

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Intensive study of a topic in English of current interest, selected by the English Department and presented by an instructor specializing in that area. The purpose is to stimulate serious thought by an in-depth analysis of a subject through lecture, seminar, discussion, research, film and other media.

Prerequisites:
Completion of ENGL 100B or higher (V8) OR Course Completion of ENGL 100 OR Course Completion of ESL 100

Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Varies, will be defined for individual topics.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Intensive study of a topic in English. Designed to stimulate serious thought by an in-depth analysis of a subject through lecture, seminar, discussion, research, film & other media.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of ENGL 100B or higher (V8) OR Course Completion of ENGL 100 OR Course Completion of ESL 100
Recommended:Varies, will be defined for individual topics.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
CAN:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Examine special topics through lecture, seminar, research, film and

  other media.

2. Read and analyze works of literature and film in relation to special

  topic.

3. Evaluate concepts in relation to topic, especially in critical

  analysis papers of 500 to 2,500 words.

4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills through written and oral

  analysis.

4. Collaborate effectively in groups to create a group project or

presentation.

Topics and Scope

Will vary with each offering depending on theme and topic selected.

Assignments:

Will vary with each offering but would always include:

1. Research,

2. Writing papers, including:

  a. Reading-response journals

  b. Detailed summaries

  c. Short Critical Response papers of 500-1,000 words each,

  d. Term papers including extensive library research with complete and

     correct MLA documentation

3. Group or individual presentations about particular works, authors,

  schools of criticism, time periods, or literary styles.

4. Readings, of varying lengths, of literary works and literary criticism.

5. Essay and objective examinations

6. Quizzes

7. Participation in class discussions.

Assignments may include:

1. Field trips to plays, poetry readings, music or dance performances,

  or lectures.

2. Viewing videos outside classroom setting.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 50 - 80%
Written homework, Reading reports, Essay exams, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 30%
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND CLASS DISCUSSIONS

STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT BUY TEXTBOOKS before checking with the SRJC Bookstore.
These titles are representative only, and may not be the same ones used in your class.
Check availability and pricing.

Representative Textbooks:

Primary texts will vary with each offering. This course may also include

the study of media other than texts such as computer software, film,

video or art.

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