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ENGL 163 - The Poetics of Rap and Hip Hop Credits: 5
Deals with the elements of literature as applied to rap and hip hop. In addition to detecting use of poetic characteristics in lyrics, students analyze meaning and craft to explore the connections between rap music and poetry.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 164 - Film as Literature Credits: 5
Students view and then write about films through a literary analysis lens using both literary and film terms and techniques in order to interpret and analyze them. Students discuss and write about the films focusing on themes, symbolism, genre, social and historical context, bias, points of view, plot development, and character development. Course also uses scripts and a film as literature textbook for deeper exploration of the films.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 165 - Introduction to the Myths of the World Credits: 5
Introduces the concepts of mythology with an overview of significant world myths-western and non-western, ancient and modern, oral and textual. Explores myths thematically and critically, addressing such aspects as identity, gender, religion and spirituality, ecological concerns, political and social structures. Discusses major critical approaches including psychological, structural, anthropological, literary, and indigenous theories for interpreting myth.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 168 - Introduction to Irish Literature Credits: 5
Presents the main themes of Irish literature from its ancient bardic and epic beginnings to current concerns of politics, gender, and cultural identity. Placing the poetry, drama, short stories and novels in historical and cultural context, including English colonization and the Celtic Revival, we will explore how Irish literature has maintained a people’s identity, as well as challenged external hegemony.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 180 - Children’s Literature Credits: 5
Deals with the elements of literature as applied to children’s books ranging from wordless picture books to junior high level reading. Specific subjects include character, plot, setting, theme, point of view, style, and tone as applied to poetry and prose written for children. Addresses visual communication through analysis of illustrations accompanying the texts.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 181 - Literary Approaches to Pop Culture Credits: 5
Presents a critical view of literary theories applied to popular culture in a variety of forms (literature, television, advertising, music). Students study examples of works of popular culture and produce their own literary and social commentary in a variety of forms.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 183 - Detective and Mystery Fiction Credits: 5
Presents a critical view of literary theories applied to the genre of mystery/detective texts. Students examine themes, conventions, and cultural assumptions expressed through classic or contemporary texts. Students then produce their own literary commentary on the social, cultural, political, psychological, etc. The commentary and texts may be in traditional or nontraditional form, including written, oral, visual, multimedia, etc.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 185 - The Bible as Literature Credits: 5
Students study the Bible as the main literary text. Students also study the history and cultures of biblical and neighboring peoples. Students understand and apply a variety of literary approaches and concepts such as archetypal, traditional, feminist, symbolic/ figurative, and paradigmatic. Readings focus on the Hebrew Bible with a few samples from the New Testament.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 187 - Paradise and Hell as Literary Concepts Credits: 5
A study of the cultural and artistic visions (secular and religious) of heaven and hell. Begins with a study of theoretical explorations of the human need to conceptualize ideal and abhorrent worlds, including, but not limited to, those of Morse Peckman, Northrope Frye, D.H. Lawrence, and Joseph Campbell. Class also studies and analyzes visions of heaven and hell in paintings, song lyrics, essays, poems, and prose fiction from various cultures and cultural epochs.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 190 - Adolescent Literature Credits: 5
Deals with elements of literature as applied to adolescent books ranging from junior high level reading to senior high level reading. Specific subjects include character, plot, setting, theme, point of view, style, and tone as applied to poetry and prose written for adolescents. Addresses visual communication through analysis of illustrations accompanying the texts.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 194 - Special Studies-English Credits: 1-5
Course content varies each time it is offered. May include such studies as Literature of the American West, Afro American Literature, contemporary novels or poets or other topics related to literature or media where need and interest are expressed.
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ENGL 199 - Independent Study-English 1 Credits: 1-5
Encourages a student to work on a project related to a specific English course. The project must increase the student’s knowledge in the specified course. Specific requirements and directions for writing a proposal are on file with the English Division.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ENGL& 220 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 5
A study of a selection of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies. Plays included may vary each quarter that the course is offered. Selections may include plays being staged in the Seattle area and those to be presented in the forthcoming season at Ashland Shakespearean Festival.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 226 - British Literature I: 7th to 16th Century Credits: 5
An historical and critical survey of selected works of English literature from the seventh through the 16th centuries. Readings may include selections from Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, The Alliterative Revival, early English drama, and early English prose and lyric poetry.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 227 - British Literature II: 17th to 18th Century Credits: 5
An historical and critical survey of selected works of English literature of the 17th and 18th centuries, including the metaphysical and neoclassical movements and their historical contexts.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 228 - British Literature III: 19th to 21st Century Credits: 5
An historical and critical survey of selected works of English literature of the 19th through the 21st centuries, including representative writers of Romanticism, modernism and postmodernism and their historical context.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 235 - Introduction to Technical Communication Credits: 5
Prepare students to communicate effectively in a professional environment. Students become familiar with the processes, forms, and styles of technical writing as they create various documents and communication, including instructions, proposals, and discipline-specific and/or client-based research projects, using a variety of media. Emphasizes the purpose and audience, as well as clarity, concision, and communication design.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; and instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Basic Skills/Communication
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ENGL& 236 - Creative Writing I Credits: 5
A discussion and application of the principles and techniques used in writing fiction and poetry. Development of analytical skills to enhance the writing of fiction and poetry. Includes readings of sample fiction and poetry.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 237 - Creative Writing II Credits: 5
Develops skills in using techniques for writing poetry (metaphor and simile, use of diction, irony, imagery, sound, and structure) and develops skills in using techniques for writing fiction (generating ideas; controlling viewpoint; and exploring development of theme, tone, symbols, and style).
Prerequisite: ENGL& 236 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 239 - Espial Workshop Credits: 5
Introduces students to the creative process of book publication. Students manage their process and partner with the ART 150 class to create a literary and visual arts journal on behalf of Green River College. Tasks and deadlines are self-assigned in curatorial, layout design, editing and promotion.
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ENGL& 244 - American Literature I: American Literature to 1860 Credits: 5
A study of the development of American literature from early Native American storytellers to 1860, focusing on Puritanism, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Transcendentalism as literary movements. Covers cultural, historical, and literary concepts that characterize these movements.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 245 - American Literature II: Civil War to WWI Credits: 5
A study of American literature from the Civil War to World War I, with special attention given to the rise of realism and naturalism, including the works of Whitman, Dickinson, Twain, Chopin, Crane, Norris and Gilman.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 246 - American Literature III: WWI to Present Credits: 5
A study of American literature in the modern world. Course may include the works of Baldwin, Cisneros, Collins, Ellison, Frost, Hemingway, Hughes, Oliver, Porter, Rich, Sexton and Walker.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 247 - American Ethnic Literature Credits: 5
A study of American literature by ethnic writers, including selections from Native American, African American, Latino, Asian American, and immigrant writing. Students read individual texts closely, explore various literary critical and comparative approaches, situate texts in their historical and cultural contexts, and produce their own written interpretations.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 248 - African-American Literature Credits: 5
A survey of African-American literature from its colonial origins through the 21st century. Course requires close reading and written interpretation from among the following genres: African-American fiction, poetry, drama, essays, songs, and film. Focuses on such historical periods/movements as abolitionism and the slave narrative, Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Movement, and postmodernism.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 249 - U.S. Latino Literature Credits: 5
Examines the literary and cultural traditions of the Chicana/o, Cuban American, Dominican American, Puerto Rican, and Central American writers in the United States. Course includes critically reading and interpreting fiction, drama, poetry, and essays as a way to make distinctions and interconnections between these Latino communities. Themes including exile and exodus, religion and spirituality, patriarchy and feminism, sub/urbanism and border theory among others will inform students’ understanding and appreciation of the texts.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 250 - U. S. Indigenous Literatures Credits: 5
A focus on the literary, oral, and cultural traditions of U.S. indigenous communities, including Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders. Course involves critically reading and interpreting important literary genres including non/fiction, drama, poetry, autobiography, critical essays, and epistolary works which can also be situated in other cultural narrative genres such as songs/chants/music, dance narratives, film and documentary. Additionally, this course incorporates a study of historical, political, and cultural texts to contextualize the works. Examines how Native American writers combine tradition and contemporary ways to develop innovative forms of expression.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 251 - Asian American Literatures Credits: 5
A study of selected literature and other cultural productions by Asian American writers from various countries and immigration histories, including China, Japan, India, Korea, the Philippines, and Vietnam, among others. Examining genres such as poetry, fiction, drama, spoken word, and memoir, contextualized alongside film, music, and other forms of popular culture, students will address issues such as identity, race, gender, sexuality, class/income, exclusion, resistance, cultural preservation, religion, generation, language, assimilation, disability, multi-racialism, and activism. Students will read individual texts closely, explore various literary critical and comparative approaches, situate texts in their historical and cultural contexts, and produce their own written interpretations.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL& 254 - World Literature I: Ancient World Credits: 5
An historical and critical survey of selected works of the ancient world with representative writing from a diversity of places and periods.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 255 - World Literature II: 7th to 18th Century Credits: 5
An historical and critical survey of selected works of world literature of the seventh through the 18th centuries from a diversity of cultures.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL& 256 - World Literature III: 19th to 21st Century Credits: 5
An historical and critical survey of selected works of World literature (focusing on European and non-western) of the 19th through the 21st centuries from a diversity of cultures.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 257 - Non-Western World Literature Credits: 5
A study of various genres of literature from the non-Western world, including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and/or Latin America. Students read individual texts closely, explore various literary critical and comparative approaches, situate texts in their historical and cultural contexts, and produce their own written interpretations.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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ENGL 264 - Shakespeare on Film Credits: 5
Analyze several of Shakespeare’s plays and how they are adapted and portrayed on film. Study the original text (complete plays and/or excerpts) and one or more film adaptations of those plays, interpret and analyze themes and cultural parallels and modern relevancy. Apply film terms, literary analysis, and cultural analysis (including class, race, and gender issues).
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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ENGL 299 - Independent Study-English 2 Credits: 1-5
Encourages students to work on a project in a field of their special interest in English. Students must complete course work in the area of the proposed independent study. Specific requirements and directions for writing a proposal are on file with the English Division.
Prerequisite: Permission of division chairperson and instructor supervising project.
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ENGL 335 - Advanced Technical Writing Credits: 5
Prepare students to communicate effectively in a professional environment. Students become familiar with the processes, forms, and styles of technical writing as they create various documents, including instructions, proposals, and discipline-specific and/or client-based research projects. Emphasizes the purpose and audience, as well as clarity, concision, and document design.
Prerequisite: Admission into a bachelor’s degree program; ENGL& 101 and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 009 - ESOL Academic Skills Credits: 1-3
Prepares ESOL students for success in their program. Students explore learning style preferences, set meaningful goals, and prepare for their content courses. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 010 - English for Speakers of Other Languages-Literacy Credits: 1-15
Beginning-level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. These students have limited literacy or are non-literate in their own language. Students begin to learn letters and numbers. Students learn some basic words and phrases. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 011 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 1 Credits: 1-18
Low-beginning level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington State. These students are generally literate in their first language, but have no English or limited English. These students may have some verbal skills, but little or no reading or writing skills. Students study the alphabet, phonics, the calendar, numbers, family vocabulary and communicating basic personal information both orally and in writing. Students learn organizational skills and learn to function in a classroom setting. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 010 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 012 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 2 Credits: 1-18
Beginning-level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students study time, money, family, be verbs, and other common present tense verbs. Students begin to understand and use more authentic speech in describing their daily activities. Students read short simplified paragraphs on everyday subjects and write simple sentences on familiar topics. Students learn organizational skills and learn to function in a classroom setting. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 011 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 013 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 3 Credits: 1-18
High-beginning level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students begin to understand simple spoken or written learned phrases and new phrases containing familiar vocabulary. Students express essential survival needs including asking questions and communicating personal information. Students write short sentences on familiar subjects and fill out basic personal information on forms. Students learn organizational skills and learn to function in a classroom setting. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 012 , placement test and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 014 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 4 Credits: 1-15
Low-intermediate level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students listen to and talk about familiar topics relating to their community and work, and read multi-paragraph texts and simple stories. Students use vocabulary and grammar to write a narrative paragraph on familiar subjects, and express their needs including asking questions and communicating personal information. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 013 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 015 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 5 Credits: 1-15
Intermediate level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students listen to English on a wide-range of topics relating to their community and work and participate in small-group conversations. Students read simplified materials, begin to read independently, and write simple multi-paragraph narratives. Students use vocabulary and grammar to speak and write effectively. Students use language-learning strategies to assume a productive role in their community, participate fully in family and work situations, and succeed in pursuit of vocational or academic goals. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 014 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 016 - English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 6 Credits: 1-15
Advanced level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students listen to native-speaker level of English for authentic purposes, participate in discussions, and give short presentations. Students read extended English passages and write basic essays on many topics. Students complete a variety of projects to increase their language skills in preparation for transitioning to work, community life, or further education. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 015 , placement test and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 017 - Community-Based ESOL Level 1 Credits: 1-10
Low-beginning level community-based English class for ESOL students who are permanent residents of Washington state. These students are generally literate in their first language, but have no English or limited English. These students may have some verbal skills, but little or no reading/writing skills. Students study phonics, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students learn organizational skills, how to function in a classroom, and work collaboratively with classmates, aides and teachers. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Placement test and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 018 - Community-Based ESOL Level 2 Credits: 1-10
Beginning-level community-based English class for ESOL students who are permanent residents of Washington state. These students are generally literate in their first language, but have no English or limited English. These students may have some verbal skills, but little or no reading/writing skills. Students study phonics, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students learn organizational skills, how to function in a classroom, and work collaboratively with classmates, aides and teachers. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 017 , or placement test and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 019 - Community-Based ESOL Level 3 Credits: 1-10
High-beginning level community-based English class for ESOL students who are permanent residents of Washington state. These students are generally literate in their first language, but have no English or limited English. These students may have some verbal skills, but little or no reading/writing skills. Students study phonics, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students learn organizational skills, how to function in a classroom, and work collaboratively with classmates, aides and teachers. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 018 , or placement test and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 020 - English for Speakers of Other Languages- Multi-Level 4 Credits: 1-15
Low-intermediate level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students work on developing fluency in all language skills. Students listen to and talk about familiar topics relating to their community, work, and school. Students read multi-paragraph texts and simple stories. Students expand their vocabulary on familiar subjects. For writing, students compose and begin to edit simple paragraphs on familiar topics. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 013 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 021 - English for Speakers of Other Languages- Multi-Level 5 Credits: 1-15
Intermediate level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students work on developing fluency and accuracy in all language skills. Students listen to English on a wide range of topics relating to their community, work and school and participate in small-group conversations. Students read extended texts and stories independently and begin to summarize main ideas. Students begin to use context to learn new vocabulary. For writing, students compose, revise and edit simple multi-paragraph narratives. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 014 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 022 - English for Speakers of Other Languages- Multi-Level 6 Credits: 1-15
Advanced low-level of ESOL for students who are permanent residents of Washington state. Students work on developing fluency and accuracy in all language skills. Students listen to English on a wide range of topics for authentic purposes and participate in discussions. Students read extended texts and stories and identify and summarize main ideas. Students use context to learn new vocabulary and learn related words and word families. For writing, students compose, revise and edit extended narratives on many topics. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 015 , placement test, and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 027 - ESOL Pathways to Work Level 2 Credits: 1-15
Provides an introduction for students interested in entering the workforce or participating in an I-BEST. Gives students the necessary information to research a career or choose an I-BEST program. Teaches the students study skills, employability skills, and improves reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 011 ; or appropriate CASAS score; and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 031 - English for Speakers of Other Languages- Conversation Levels 1 Credits: 1-5
Provides low-beginning ESOL students with language practice opportunities to share ideas, opinions and experiences. Students become active participants in conversations and improve their ability to manage conversations. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 032 - English for Speakers of Other Languages- Conversation Levels 2 Credits: 1-5
Provides low-beginning ESOL students with language practice opportunities to share ideas, opinions and experiences. Students become active participants in conversations and improve their ability to manage conversations. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 033 - English for Speakers of Other Languages- Conversation Levels 3 Credits: 1-5
Provides low-beginning ESOL students with language practice opportunities to share ideas, opinions and experiences. Students become active participants in conversations and improve their ability to manage conversations. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 034 - ESOL Pronunciation Support Level 4 Credits: 1-5
Provides additional support for current students in ESOL 014 who need to improve their pronunciation skills. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 035 - ESOL Pronunciation Support Level 5 Credits: 1-5
Provides additional support for current students in ESOL 015 who need to improve their pronunciation skills. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 036 - ESOL Pronunciation Support Level 6 Credits: 1-5
Provides additional support for current students in ESOL 016 who need to improve their pronunciation skills. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 037 - ESOL Pathways to Work Level 3 Credits: 1-15
Provides an introduction for students interested in entering the workforce or participating in an I-BEST. Gives students the necessary information to research a career or choose an I-BEST program. Teaches the students study skills, employability skills, and improves reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 012 or 027 ; or appropriate CASAS score; and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 045 - ESOL Pathways to Work Level 4 Credits: 1-15
Provides an introduction for students interested in participating in an I-BEST. Allows students to learn about each I-BEST program and its’ requirements. Gives students the necessary information to choose a program, while teaching the students study skills, employability skills, and improve their English in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This is a pass/no-credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 013 or 037 ; or appropriate CASAS score; and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 046 - English Grammar for Level 2 Credits: 1-5
Helps ESOL students to understand and use English grammar for discussion and writing. Students study grammatical forms and learn to communicate clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes in both academic and social contexts. For students who enjoy learning a language by studying and using the rules of language. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ESOL 012 , or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 047 - ESOL Conversation Support Level 4 Credits: 1-5
Provides additional support for current students in ESOL 014 who need to improve their conversational skills. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 048 - ESOL Conversation Support Level 5 Credits: 1-5
Provides additional support for current students in ESOL 015 who need to improve their conversational skills. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 049 - ESOL Conversation Support Level 6 Credits: 1-5
Provides additional support for current students in ESOL 016 who need to improve their conversational skills. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 050 - Technology Assisted Language Learning Levels 1 Credits: 1-5
Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students become familiar with the basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 051 - Technology Assisted Language Learning Levels 2 Credits: 1-5
Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students become familiar with the basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 052 - Technology Assisted Language Learning Levels 3 Credits: 1-5
Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students become familiar with the basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 055 - Technology Assisted Language Learning Levels 5 Credits: 1-5
Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students become familiar with the basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 056 - Technology Assisted Language Learning Levels 6 Credits: 1-5
Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students become familiar with the basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 062 - ESOL Writing Support Level 2 Credits: 1-5
For current students in ESOL Level 2 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 063 - ESOL Writing Support Level 3 Credits: 1-5
For current students in ESOL Level 3 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 064 - ESOL Writing Support Level 4 Credits: 1-4
For current students in ESOL 014 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 065 - ESOL Writing Support Level 5 Credits: 1-4
For current students in ESOL 015 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 066 - ESOL Writing Support Level 6 Credits: 1-4
For current students in ESOL 016 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 072 - ESOL Intensive Writing Level 2 Credits: 1-15
For ESOL Level 2 students who have much stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. It is for students who want to improve their writing skills. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 073 - ESOL Intensive Writing Level 3 Credits: 1-15
For ESOL Level 3 students who have much stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. It is for students who want to improve their writing skills. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 074 - ESOL Intensive Writing Level 4 Credits: 1-15
For ESOL Level 4 students who have much stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. It is for students who want to improve their writing skills. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 082 - On-Ramp to Healthcare Level 2 Credits: 1-18
Provides beginning level ESOL students with the tools they need in order to prepare for an IBEST healthcare class or to take their next steps towards college level classes. Focuses on developing and improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English to enhance students’ prospects for successfully completing an IBEST program. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 011 , placement test, or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 083 - On-Ramp to Healthcare Level 3 Credits: 1-18
Provides high-beginning level ESOL students with the tools they need in order to prepare for an IBEST healthcare class or to take their next steps towards college level classes. Focuses on developing and improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English to enhance students’ prospects for successfully completing an IBEST program. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 012 , placement test, or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 084 - On-Ramp to Early Childhood Level 2 Credits: 1-18
Provides high-beginning level ESOL students with the tools they need in order to prepare for an IBEST early childhood class or to take their next steps towards college level classes. Focuses on developing and improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English to enhance students’ prospects for successfully completing an IBEST program. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 011 , placement test, or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 085 - On-Ramp to Early Childhood Level 3 Credits: 1-18
Provides high-beginning level ESOL students with the tools they need in order to prepare for an IBEST early childhood class or to take their next steps towards college level classes. Focuses on developing and improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English to enhance students’ prospects for successfully completing an IBEST program. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 012 , placement test, or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 086 - On-Ramp to Early Childhood Level 4 Credits: 1-18
Provides intermediate level ESOL students with the tools they need in order to prepare for an IBEST early childhood class or to take their next steps towards college level classes. Focuses on developing and improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English to enhance students’ prospects for successfully completing an IBEST program. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: ESOL 013 , placement test, or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 087 - On-Ramp to Healthcare Level 4 Credits: 1-18
Provides intermediate level ESOL students with the tools they need in order to prepare for an IBEST early childhood class or to take their next steps towards college level classes. Focuses on developing and improving reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English to enhance students’ prospects for successfully completing an IBEST program.
Prerequisite: ESOL 013 , placement test, or instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 091 - Special Topics 1 Credits: 1-15
Prepares ESOL students to enter an IBEST program. Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as Early Childhood Education, Welding, or Health Services. For ESOL students in Level 1. This is a pass/no credit course.
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ESOL 092 - Special Topics Levels 2 Credits: 1-15
Prepares ESOL students to enter an IBEST program. Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as Early Childhood Education, Welding, or Health Services. For ESOL students in Levels 2-3. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 093 - Special Topics Levels 3 Credits: 1-15
Prepares ESOL students to enter an IBEST program. Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as Early Childhood Education, Welding, or Health Services. For ESOL students in Levels 2-3. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 094 - Special Topics Levels 4 Credits: 1-15
Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as STARS certification for childcare workers, English language skills for Welding (integrated or in cooperation with the career/technical program), or English language skills for Health Services. For ESOL students in Levels 4-6. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 095 - Special Topics Levels 5 Credits: 1-15
Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as STARS certification for childcare workers, English language skills for Welding (integrated or in cooperation with the career/technical program), or English language skills for Health Services. For ESOL students in Levels 4-6. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score and instructor’s permission.
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ESOL 096 - Special Topics Levels 6 Credits: 1-15
Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as STARS certification for childcare workers, English language skills for Welding (integrated or in cooperation with the career/technical program), or English language skills for Health Services. For ESOL students in Levels 4-6. This is a pass/no credit course.
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score and instructor’s permission.
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ENV S 194 - Special Topics-Environmental Science Credits: 1-5
Investigates the interaction of physical and biological systems in the environment. Examines the scientific principles which are involved in modern environmental problems and issues. Scientific topics could include energy, climate, soils, water, animal studies, local plants, and the dynamics of plants and animal populations and the communities they form. For students wishing to obtain a broad picture of human activities and their relationship to basic processes of ecosystems. Classes are conducted through lectures, class and group discussion and/or readings. May be repeated when a different topic is presented. This class does not meet the lab requirement.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 .
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ENV S 204 - Natural Science and the Environment Credits: 5
Investigates the interaction of physical and biological systems in the environment. Examines the scientific principles which are involved in modern environmental problems and issues. Scientific topics could include energy, climate, soils, water, animal studies, local plants, and the dynamics of plants and animal populations and the communities they form. For students wishing to obtain a broad picture of human activities and their relationship to basic processes of ecosystems. This class does not meet the lab requirement.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or eligible for ENGL& 101 ; and MATH 097 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or eligible for college-level Math.
Satisfies Requirement: Natural Science
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FILM 120 - The Art of the Film Credits: 5
Course is an introduction to the art of film. The goal is to instill an appreciation for film as an art form. Course looks at the breadth of film as an art form by covering aspects of film from the style, theme, genre, cinematic techniques, etc.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FILM 121 - Contemporary American Film Credits: 5
Examines contemporary American movies: directors, actors, style, and themes of cultural diversity. Focuses on the examination of popular films for greater understanding of cinematic aesthetics and greater awareness of how movies today both reflect and influence values of our culture, with special focus on diversity of gender, ethnicity and class.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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FILM 122 - Introduction to Film: Genres Credits: 5
Introduces film genres such as thrillers, film noir, melodramas, westerns, documentary or culturally-specific films. Examines the literary, mythic and historical aspects of the different genres. Examines the social and political significance of different genres through the use of specific films watched in class.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FILM 191 - Latin America in Film Credits: 5
Explores the relationship between film and cultural interpretation and understanding of Latin America. Considers the history of cinema in Latin America. Focuses on how film has been used to interpret Latin American culture and how we can use it to understand Latin American past and present with special emphasis on discussing the complex history and social problems of the region. Also explores common stereotypes with which Latin America has been portrayed in main stream U.S. movies. No knowledge of Spanish language required. Cross-listed with HUMAN 191 .
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English and Diversity
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FRCH& 121 - French I Credits: 5
Begins the systematic study of French with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Includes basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation practice. Students acquire basic knowledge of the diversity of the French speaking world, its history, and cultures.
Prerequisite: No previous background in French, or no more than one year of high school French, or no more than two years of high school French with a “C” average or less; and eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FRCH& 122 - French II Credits: 5
A systematic study of French using the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students acquire basic knowledge of the diversity of the French speaking world, its history, and cultures.
Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in FRCH& 121 or equivalent with instructor’s permission; and eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FRCH& 123 - French III Credits: 5
Completion of basic system grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation. Students acquire basic knowledge of the diversity of the French speaking world, its history, and cultures. Fulfills University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences graduation requirement.
Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in FRCH& 122 or equivalent with instructor’s permission; and eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FRCH& 221 - French IV Credits: 5
Systematic review of French grammar. Intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special emphasis on reading and writing. Oral practice through drills and discussion of selected pieces of French written materials.
Prerequisite: FRCH& 123 or placement by language instructor and eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FRCH& 222 - French V Credits: 5
Systematic review of French grammar aimed at communicative competency at an intermediate level. Intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with special emphasis on reading and reacting to texts that explore the diversity of the French speaking world, as well as the global and local implications of gender, racial and cultural interdependence. Includes oral practice through discussion of abovementioned materials.
Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in FRCH& 221 or equivalent with instructor permission. The equivalent of FRCH& 221 is four years in high school with a grade of B or above higher. Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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FRCH& 223 - French VI Credits: 5
Systematic review of French grammar aimed at communicative competency at an upper intermediate level. Intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with special emphasis on reading and reacting to texts that explore the diversity of the French speaking world, as well as the global and local implications of gender, racial and cultural interdependence. Includes oral practice through discussion of above-mentioned materials.
Prerequisite: A grade of 2.0 or higher in FRCH& 222 or equivalent and instructor’s permission. Eligible for ENGL 099 .
Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
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GEOG& 100 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 5
Survey of elements, major concepts, and methods of the field of geography. Topics include weather, climate, soils, wild vegetation, settlement, population, agricultural systems, and other selected topics.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 099 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Social Science
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