2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ENGL 102 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU (a3), UC
Students are introduced to major literary genres of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students learn to read and write
analytically and critically about major literary themes taken from a wide variety of writers, time periods, and cultures.
Students build on the writing and expository skills learned in English 101. This is the second course in the composition
and reading sequence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Completion of ENGL 101 with a “C” grade or higher or appropriate
assessment test score equivalent to passing ENGL 101.
ENGL 103 CRITICAL THINKING 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU (a3), UC, IGETC (1b)
Course develops critical thinking, reading and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 101, 102. Special
emphasis put on the use of sound thinking in written communication of ideas. Based on principles of logic, analysis
and argumentation. This is the third course in the composition and reading sequence. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.
Completion of ENGL 101 with a “C” grade or higher or appropriate assessment test score equivalent to passing ENGL
101
ENGL 118 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC COMPOSITION AND READING CSU (a1)
Group process theory, leadership concepts and techniques, and the role of communication in small groups. Course
involves participation in small group dynamics and development of skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and
individual communication techniques within the small group context.
ENGL 119 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU (a1), UC
A survey of the field of interpersonal communication that includes a review of the theory, research and skills that
students can use to improve the quality of their relationships.
ENGL 120 SPEECH 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU (a1), UC, IGETC (1c)
Instruction in techniques to enhance confidence in and mastery of public speaking. Emphasis on composition,
presentation, and evaluation of original speeches and critical assessment of public communication events. Includes
impromptu, memorized, extemporaneous speeches, group dynamics and discussion, live and videotaped delivery,
persuasion and argumentation, and formal debate.
ENGL 128 FILM APPRECIATION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU (c1), UC, IGETC (3a)
Analytical and critical survey of a genre of films, including fields of production, direction and acting. Cross-listed as
HUMN 128.
ENGL 150 INTRODUCTION TO NEWSPAPER 3 UNITS
HOURS: 2 LEC; 3 LAB WRITING, EDITING AND PRODUCTION CSU
An introductory journalism and newspaper production course. Emphasis in lecture portion is on elements of the
newspaper and its role, as well as news writing and editing; lab portion emphasizes computer-based copy editing,
layout and design.
ENGL 170 CREATIVE WRITING i 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU
Emphasis on fiction but may include poetry. Practical writing assignments follow from analytical knowledge of basic
elements of fiction. Critical reading of established writers and critique of student work. Some degree of individual
instruction.
General Education/Core Class Identification
The transfer requirements satisfied by FRC courses for California four-year universities or University of Nevada, Reno are
indicated below the unit value of each course. The IGETC pattern applies to both the California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) systems, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno. The letters in parentheses indicate any General
Education (GE) Breadth area also satisfied. Please refer to the CSU and IGETC transfer patterns (pgs. 66-69) or meet with
an academic advisor for clarification.
159