English Courses

ENGLI 2210 Creating a Literary Journal: Prairie Light Review

An experiential course to produce a college district literary arts journal, applying editorial, production and publication techniques. Topics include acquisitions, copy editing, layout design and marketing aspects of publishing.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. | Trina Sotirakopulos

ENGLI 2250 Introduction to Creative Writing

Students discover and develop their writing talent in several genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and dramatic writing. Emphasis is on the workshop model in which students provide and receive input on works written for class. This course emphasizes the craft of writing with attention to brainstorming, drafting and revising as important stages of the writing process.

Through analysis of published works and the production of their own original works, students learn to use language creatively to achieve desired effects. They further consider how intention and audience guide creative choices. Students explore how creative writing allows for the expression of many multicultural perspectives and how creative works help writers and readers learn about themselves and the world around them.

• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Prairie Markussen
• Monday, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Honors) | Trina Sotirakopulos
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. | Tony Bowers
• Online | Tony Bowers

ENGLI 2251 Fiction Writing

Students discover and develop their fiction writing talent. Emphasis is on the workshop model in which students provide and receive input on fiction written for class. This course emphasizes the craft of fiction writing with attention to brainstorming, drafting and revising as important stages of the writing process.

Through analysis of published works of fiction and the production of their own original works of fiction, students learn to use language creatively to achieve desired effects. They further consider how intention and audience guide creative choices. Students explore how fiction writing allows for the expression of many multicultural perspectives and how creative works help writers and readers learn about themselves and the world around them.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 to 2:15 p.m. | Tony Bowers
• Online (First 12 Weeks) | Trina Sotirakopulos

ENGLI 2253 Creative Nonfiction

Students discover and develop their writing talent in creative nonfiction. Emphasis is on the workshop model in which students provide and receive input on creative nonfiction written for class. This course emphasizes the craft of writing with attention to brainstorming, drafting and revising as important stages of the writing process.

Through analysis of published creative nonfiction and the production of their own original creative nonfiction, students learn to use language creatively to achieve desired effects. They further consider how intention and audience guide creative choices. Students explore how writing and reading creative nonfiction allow for the expression of many multicultural perspectives and how creative nonfiction helps writers and readers learn about themselves and the world around them.

• Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. | Prairie Markussen

ENGLI 2260 Emerging Genres

Students develop their writing talent in emerging and experimental genres like digital storytelling, writing for video games, interactive fiction and hybrid/multimodal forms. Students investigate the boundaries of traditional genres while developing original works that engage with evolving media and narrative techniques.

Emphasis is on the workshop model in which students provide and receive input on works written for class. This course emphasizes the craft of writing with attention to brainstorming, drafting and revising as important stages of the writing process. Through analysis of published works and the production of their own original works, students learn to use language creatively to achieve desired effects. They further consider how intention and audience guide creative choices. Students explore how creative writing allows for the expression of many multicultural perspectives and how creative works help writers and readers learn about themselves and the world around them.

• Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Second 12 Weeks) | Jason Snart

ENGLI 1135 Introduction to Film Art (IAI F2 908)

Introduces the basic elements of film as an art form, including cinematography, mise-en-scène, movement, editing and sound. Social and media contexts of film also are considered. Through screening, discussion and critical evaluation of selected films, students develop an ability to interpret cinema through close examination of the relationship between form and content.

• Monday, 9 to 11:50 a.m. | Jacinta Yanders
• Tuesday, 1 to 2:15 p.m. | Gianni Barchiesi
• Thursday, 9 to 11:50 a.m. | Gianni Barchiesi
• Friday, 9 to 11:50 a.m. | Gianni Barchiesi
• Wednesday, 1 to 3:50 p.m. (VCM) | Sandy Fries
• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Brian Brems
• Online | Michelle Moore
• Online (First 12 Weeks) | Michelle Moore
• Online (Second 8 Weeks) | Sandy Fries

On the Road Again: Journeys in Film

Wednesday, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. | Learning Community | Brian Brems and Gianni Barchiesi

Dive into road-trip films and explore how they work and what they mean through the study of several classic films. Hybrid format combines face-to-face, internet and/or virtual class meetings. For more information, visit www.cod.edu/academics/online/online-class-formats/. Internet access is required. Must co-enroll in ENGLI-1135-LC035 or MPTV-1135-LC035 and either ENGLI-1154-LC035 or MPTV-1154-LC035.

Information: Brian Brems (bremsb@cod.edu) or Gianni Barchiesi (barchiesig@cod.edu).

ENGLI 1145 Film History (IAI F2 909)

Explores the history of film through articulating the evolution of cinema from its inception to the modern era, with emphasis on the social, historical and economic contexts that shape changes in film. Through examining a variety of American and international films representing many eras, genres and filmmakers, students gain insight into the historical narratives that have shaped film as a mass medium. Credit cannot be earned for both ENGLI 1145 and MPTV 1145.

• Monday, 1 to 2:15 p.m. | Justin Haden
• Wednesday, 9 to 11:50 a.m. | Brian Brems
• Tuesday, 6 to 8:50 p.m. | Jessica Huth
• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Brian Brems
• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | Parker Rawlins
• Online (Second 8 Weeks) | Brian Brems
• Online (Second 8 Weeks) | Parker Rawlins
• Tuesday, 1 to 3:50 p.m. (Honors) | Michelle Moore

ENGLI 1154 Film as Literature (IAI HF 908)

Explores the process of film adaptation from a variety of sources. Includes examination of films adapted directly and indirectly from prior media, as well as an overview of theoretical approaches to studying film adaptation. Through close study of selected films, students develop a nuanced, open approach to considering the process of adaptation on screen. Credit cannot be earned for both ENGLI 1154 and MPTV 1154.

• Tuesday, 9 to 11:50 a.m. | Gianni Barchiesi
• Thursday, 1 to 2:15 p.m. | Gianni Barchiesi
• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Michelle Moore
• Online | Michelle Moore

On the Road Again: Journeys in Film

Wednesday, 2 to 4:50 p.m. | Learning Community

Dive into road-trip films and explore how they work and what they mean through the study of several classic films. Internet access is required. Must co-enroll in ENGLI-1135-LC035 or MPTV-1135-LC035 and either ENGLI-1154-LC035 or MPTV-1154-LC035. 

Information: Brian Brems (bremsb@cod.edu) or Gianni Barchiesi (barchiesig@cod.edu).

ENGLI 2234 Film Directors and Authorship

Focuses on the study of film through examination of the film director and authorship. Studies of one or more directors, authorship theory and critical dialogue about the concept of authorship and responses to the work of directors are covered. Director-focused content is selected by the instructor. Credit cannot be earned for both ENGLI 2234 and MPTV 2234.

• Monday, 1 to 3:50 p.m. | Brian Brems

This course focuses on the films of director Brian De Palma, including Blow Out (1981), Scarface (1983) and The Untouchables (1987), with emphasis on the influence and legacy of Jean-Luc Godard and Alfred Hitchcock on his work.

ENGLI 2238 Longform Television

Explores longform narrative television, whether comedic or dramatic, as a multifaceted, sustained storytelling medium. Studies of one or more narrative television series, creators, critical dialogue, history and spectatorship are covered. Longform television content is selected by the instructor. Credit cannot be earned for both ENGLI 2238 and MPTV 2238.

• Thursday, 1 to 3:50 p.m. | Jacinta Yanders

ENGLI 1130 Introduction to Literature (IAI H3 900)

Introduces students to the study of literature through the close reading and analysis of fiction, poetry and drama. Students develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills while exploring how literary works reflect and shape human experience across cultures and time periods.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. | Thomas Tipton
• Online | Melina Martin
• Online (First 12 Weeks) | Melina Martin
• Monday, 1 to 2:15 p.m. (Learning Community) | Jackie McGrath

ENGLI 1150 Short Fiction (IAI H3 901)

Introduces students to the study of short fiction from a variety of historical periods and cultural traditions. Through close reading, discussion and written analysis, students examine literary elements such as character, plot, setting, theme, point of view and style while developing appreciation for the short story as a literary form.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Tim Henningsen
• Online | Jackie McGrath
• Online (Second 8 Weeks) | Alejandra Ortega

ENGLI 1152 Poetry (IAI H3 903)

Introduces students to poetry from a variety of periods, cultures and traditions. Students learn strategies for reading, interpreting and analyzing poetry while exploring poetic forms, techniques, themes and historical contexts.

• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | Aleisha Balestri

ENGLI 1157 Children's Literature (IAI H3 918)

Examines literature written for children and young adults through historical, cultural and literary perspectives. Students study classic and contemporary texts while exploring major themes, genres, authors and illustrators that have shaped children's literature.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 to 9:55 a.m. (First 12 Weeks) | Amberyl Malkovich
• Online | Carrie Thomas
• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | Carrie Thomas

ENGLI 1159 Greek Mythology (IAI H9 901)

Studies the myths of ancient Greece and their influence on literature, art and culture. Students explore major mythological figures, themes and stories while considering how myths reflect cultural values and continue to influence contemporary thought and storytelling.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. | Alejandra Ortega

ENGLI 2221 British Literature: 1800 to Present (IAI H3 913)

Examines British literature from the Romantic period through the present. Students study major authors, literary movements and historical contexts while considering how literature responds to social, political and cultural change.

• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | Jason Snart

ENGLI 2224 American Literature: Civil War to Present (IAI H3 915)

Surveys American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students examine major authors, literary movements and historical developments while exploring themes that have shaped American identity and culture.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Michelle Moore

ENGLI 2226 World Literature (IAI H3 907)

Introduces students to literary works from diverse cultures and traditions around the world. Through reading and analysis, students explore global perspectives, cultural exchange and shared human experiences as represented in literature.

• Online (First 12 Weeks) | Melina Martin

ENGLI 2228 Shakespeare (IAI H3 905)

Studies selected plays and poetry by William Shakespeare. Students examine Shakespeare's language, themes, dramatic techniques and cultural contexts while considering the continuing influence of his works on literature, theater and popular culture.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. | Thomas Tipton

ENGLI 1105 Workplace Writing

Course focuses on the processes and strategies for creating various modes of communication within a workplace setting. Students gain skills in assessing and addressing various audiences, observing stylistic conventions, and using appropriate elements of document design to communicate effectively. The course emphasizes the preparation of a variety of documents, including resumes, letters of application, internal and external correspondence, descriptions, proposals, summaries and reports. Students also learn strategies for conducting research and understanding copyright.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. | D-Jay Bidwell
• Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. | D-Jay Bidwell
• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Nicole Golden
• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Jessica Nastal
• Online (First 8 Weeks) | Andrea Hamler

ENGLI 1110 Technical Writing

An introduction to technical writing with an overview of key issues such as user-centered design, audience analysis and accessibility, designing multimodal deliverables, effective collaboration with peers, researching, interpreting and ethically presenting data, writing clearly and persuasively, and ethically applying writing technologies. Students also receive instruction in writing, revising and presenting common technical writing genres, including emails, instructions, tutorials, manuals, reports, product and process descriptions, proposals, and presentations using visual aids.

• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | D-Jay Bidwell

ENGLI 1115 Digital Writing

Students are introduced to writing in digital environments. They examine principles and practices as well as key digital writing issues, including accessibility, ownership and ethics in the digital world. Through hands-on experience with digital tools used in academic and industry settings, students learn and apply rhetorical theory to write for diverse digital rhetorical situations.

• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | Kimberly Groves

ENGLI 2110 Editing in the Professions

Equips students with foundational editing skills that support advanced coursework, personal writing and editing projects, internships and employment opportunities. Students are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of editors, including how editors collaborate with others during production and apply strategies for efficient editing processes.

The course develops basic copyediting skills, including editing for clarity, accuracy, consistency, completeness and appropriateness for the intended audience. Students learn to apply style and usage requirements based on the rhetorical situation and develop proficiency with style guides, style sheets, copyediting symbols and technologies used in modern publishing.

• Online | Jill Grauman

ENGLI 2115 Writing for Nonprofits

An in-depth study of the content, form and function of professional writing used in community organizations. The course provides a strong foundation for students currently working or planning to work in nonprofit and community-based organizations.

Special attention is given to public rhetoric that supports organizational missions, including grant writing, fundraising and community engagement. Students receive instruction in rhetoric, research and professional writing through the creation of grants, reports, proposals, advertisements, research requests and presentations.

• Online (Second 12 Weeks) | D-Jay Bidwell

ENGLI 2300 Advanced Composition

Builds upon the rhetoric and writing skills developed in Composition I and II. Students study and apply rhetorical theory, from classical to postmodern approaches, to read and write effectively in a variety of rhetorical situations.

Students investigate and incorporate research methodologies and prose styles used in different academic and professional discourse communities. The course culminates in the development of a portfolio tailored to students' academic and professional goals, including multimodal elements.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Jessica Nastal

ENGLI 2400 ePortfolio

A culminating course for students completing the Writing Studies Professional Writing Certificate. The course focuses on designing an ePortfolio tailored to each student's academic or professional goals.

Students select and reflect upon written artifacts from their coursework that demonstrate their learning and growth. They build, revise and edit a comprehensive portfolio that presents themselves as professional writers and rhetoricians.

• Online (Second 8 Weeks) | Jessica Nastal