Composition, Creative Writing & Literature
David Finley, Division Chair
(480) 726-4125 |david.finley@cgc.edu
Courses
| Prefix | Course |
|---|---|
| CRE | Critical Reading |
| CRW | Creative Writing |
| ENG | English |
| ENH | English Humanities |
| GST | Game Studies |
| HUM | Humanities |
| JRN | Journalism |
| RDG | Reading |
| WAC | Writing Across Curriculum |
Creative Writing
Finn, Patrick
- A.A., Riverside Community College
- B.A., University of California, Riverside
- M.F.A., University of Arizona
English
Chardon, Diane
- B.A., Louisiana State University
- M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Dean, John
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.F.A., Texas State University
Fernandez, Miguel
- B.A., M.A., New York University
Fields, Gregg
- B.A, M.A., California State University - San Marcos
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Finley, David
Division Chair
- B.A., Appalachian State University
- M.A., Arizona State University
Hope, Kate
- B.A., M.A., Northern Arizona University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Marsee, Michele
- B.A., Chapman University
- M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Moser, Teri
- B.A., M.A., Utah State University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Rodriguez, Maria
- B.A., Arizona State University
- M.A., Northern Arizona University
Rude, Renee
- B.S., M.E., Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Soza, Robert
- B.A., Arizona State University
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Tinkle-Williams, Keziah
- A.A., Spokane Community College
- B.A., M.A., Eastern Washington University
- Ph.D., Grand Canyon University
Toms, Malik
- B.A., M.A., Iowa State University
Wilkowski, Colleen
- B.A., Rollins College
- M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Williams, Patrick
- B.A., M.A., Eastern Washington University
- Ed.D., Northern Arizona University
Reading
Ohrnberger, Maryellen
- B.A., CUNY Queens College
- M.Ed., Arizona State University
Wicke, Tricia
- B.S., University of Arizona
- M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
- Ph.D., Arizona State University
Critical Reading (CRE)
CRE101 / College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: Students may only receive credit for one of the following: CRE101, CRE101AT, CRE101BM, CRE101BS, CRE101CS, CRE101CT, CRE101ED, CRE101HS, CRE101SM, CRE101VA.
Fulfills: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
Creative Writing (CRW)
CRW150 / Introduction to Creative Writing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the basic aesthetics and techniques in contemporary creative writing within a variety of genres. Introduction to the analytical concepts and terminology necessary to understand, interpret, and enact contemporary creative writing. Facilitation of writing practices and evaluation. Introduction to literature's role in society. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW160 / Introduction to Writing Poetry
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Prewriting (invention and discovery); writing; analyzing and evaluating (in workshop); and revising to practice manipulating various elements of poetry, critique one's own and the poetry of others, and produce a portfolio of finished, marketable poems. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW170 / Introduction to Writing Fiction
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Practice in writing fiction through a process of prewriting (invention and discovery), writing, analysis and evaluation (in workshop), and revision; practice in manipulating various elements and forms of fiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW172 / Introduction to Comic Book Writing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to elements and techniques of comic book writing in its specific form; teaches terminology and concepts needed for the successful participation in writing workshops; focuses on proposal outline, planning, structure facilitates writing practice (including character study) and evaluation; offers individual suggestions in the student's development in this genre. Prerequisites:None.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW176 / Writing Narrative for Video Games
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Provides an introduction to narrative theory as it relates to video game production. Delivers a variety of video game storylines, narrative theories, and processes for narrative development in video games. Terminology and video game industry standards are covered. Offers discussion of team building and the role of video games in society. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW180 / Introduction to Writing Nonfiction
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Practice in writing creative nonfiction, including autobiography and biography, the essay, reviews, and humor using a process of invention and discovery, writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision. Combines lecture, discussion, and workshop, leading to the production of marketable quality creative nonfiction. Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW190 / Introduction to Screenwriting
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Overview of screenwriting elements and introduction to screenwriting techniques.
Prerequisites: None. CRW150 recommended but not required.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW200 / Readings for Writers
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Laboratory
Close analysis and interpretation of selected literary texts designed to strengthen the students' own writing by extending their familiarity with the genre in which they write and their knowledge of selected literary elements. One-on-one meetings between student and instructor. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: CRW200 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credits.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW201 / Portfolio
1 Credit / 1.0 Periods for Laboratory
Close analysis of the creative writing portfolio culminating in selection, revision, editing, and compiling of the student's own literary work in a portfolio. Students meet individually with instructor to choose, prepare, and compile their work. Prerequisites: (Acceptance into Creative Writing Certificate Program and completion of at least nine (9) credit hours in creative writing (CRW)), or permission of Program Director. Course Notes: CRW201 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW260 / Intermediate Poetry Writing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Emphasis on writing a series of original poems; analysis and evaluation of the functions and effects of established works of poetry; concentration on evaluation and revising students' poetry through intensive workshops. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW160 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
CRW272 / Planning and Structuring the Novel
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Focus on planning, structuring, and beginning a novel; prewriting, writing, analysis, evaluation, and revision of novel plans and excerpts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
English (ENG)
ENG101 / First-Year Composition
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or (a grade of C or better in ESL097 or WAC101), or (a grade of B or better in ALT100), or (a grade of C in ALT100 and Corequisites: ENG101LL, or ENG107LL, or WAC101, or ENG100A+), or (a grade of C or better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL, or ENG107LL, or WAC101, or ENG100A+).
SUN# ENG 1101
Fulfills: First-Year Composition (FYC)
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENG102 / First-Year Composition
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101.
SUN# ENG 1102
Fulfills: First-Year Composition (FYC)
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENG111 / Technical and Professional Writing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduces students to the genres, style, and design of technical documents that are used in various professional fields. Includes examining the role of workplace writing, preparing documents appropriate to diverse audiences, and integrating data and graphics into work-related documents. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.
Fulfills: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENG200 / Reading and Writing About Literature
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Emphasis on critical analysis of various genres of literature; includes study of necessary terminology, introduction to methods of literary criticism, and practice in interpretation and evaluation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENG217 / Personal and Exploratory Writing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
English Humanities (ENH)
ENH110 / Introduction to Literature
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, autobiographical fiction, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.
Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH111 / Literature and the American Experience
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the foundations and diversity of American culture through a survey of its literature, including minority and women writers. Exploration of various facets of American culture including frontier, regional, rural, and urban life; ethnic, racial, and immigrant experience; and political and social philosophies. Prerequisites: None.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH112 / Chicano Literature
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the works of Mexican-American writers. Samples poetry, fiction, and essays viewed in their relationship to American cultural heritage and to contemporary culture. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH113 / Writers/Directors and Current Issues
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
In-depth analysis of literary texts by contemporary writers/directors throughout the world, including essayists, journalists, playwrights, novelists, directors, short story writers, and/or poets. Examines perspectives representing a variety of cultures. Critical responses to current issues of worldwide interest examined, including topics as environment, technology, medicine, economics, politics, education, human rights, law and order. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH190 / Introduction to US Ethnic Literature
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to the US ethnic literatures of African Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/os, Native Americans, Mixed Race, and other emerging ethnic groups through various expressions. Examines the interconnections of the various experiences of racialized groups living in the US. Provides ethnic US literature a global context through study of the interconnections with the literatures of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. Focus on literary production of at least four specific US ethnic groups and relevant international literatures. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH222 / Survey of English Literature After 1800
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH241 / American Literature Before 1860
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Includes literature written prior to 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH242 / American Literature After 1860
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Includes literature written after 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH251 / Mythology
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH253 / Contemporary Global Literature and Film
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Characteristics of literary and cinematic mediums. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Global examination of historical, religious, socioeconomic, political, and colonial/post colonial themes depicted in Western and non-Western literature and film (e. g., Africa, Asia, and Latin America) outside the United States. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various global/international perspectives and cultural assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH254 / Literature and Film
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH255 / Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of literature created by U.S. authors and film created by U.S. or other filmmakers. Includes the challenges of adapting literature to film; addressing the racial, ethnic, sex, sexuality, gender, class, and religious differences among cultures and mediums; the use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions particular to U.S. society and culture; the specific genres present in literature and film; and the cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH260 / Literature of the Southwest
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Investigates major themes in Southwestern American literature including the Western myth, minority roles in the region's literature, control of nature versus primacy of nature, and growth. Both prose and poetry are examined with an emphasis on contemporary Southwestern writing. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH284 / 19th Century Women Writers
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Investigates major themes in literature by women writing in the 19th century including the nature of women's lives in the family, in work situations, and in society. Poetry, prose, essays and drama are examined with an emphasis on common themes. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: WST284
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
ENH285 / Contemporary Women Writers
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Explores twentieth century literature (short stories, essays, plays, and poetry) written by women and about women. Focus on themes relevant to women's lives regardless of age, creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: WST285
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
Game Studies (GST)
GST202 / Games, Culture and Aesthetics
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Considers games as artifacts and expressions of our basic consciousness, humanity, and potential. Explores through the lens of world cultures such concepts as values, power relations, gender roles, arts, aesthetics, and desire. Compares games across cultural, temporal, geographic, and linguistic divides, for the purpose of examining and appreciating the experiences, contributions, and values of diverse populations, as conveyed through the global phenomenon of games. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
Humanities (HUM)
HUM108 / Contemporary Humanities
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
An exploration of human expression in contemporary arts and sciences. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM201 / Humanities: Universal Themes
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Study of worldviews in a variety of historical and contemporary world cultures, including analysis of origin and creation myths, artistic expression, spirituality, and the natural environment. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM205 / Introduction to Cinema
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: THF205
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM209 / Women and Films
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Analysis of images of women in films from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisites: None.
Crosslisted: WST209
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM213 / Hispanic Film
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Analysis of Hispanic film as art form and as social commentary. Prerequisites: None.
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM245 / Introduction to Holocaust Studies
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Introduction to essential information about the Holocaust. Provides theological, social and political background to establish contexts of anti-Semitism, especially in 19th and 20th centuries, with particular attention to National Socialist ideologies. Ghetto and camp life, including resistance, are explored. Emphasis is on texts of the Holocaust, including historical documents, participant testimonies, fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry, much of which involves theological and moral debate. Includes analysis of supplementary visual material and some performing arts. Prerequisites: None. CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by appropriate reading placement recommended but not required.
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM250 / Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
HUM251 / Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the Renaissance to modern period, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
Journalism (JRN)
JRN201 / News Writing
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
SUN# JRN 2201
Fulfills: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]; Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]-in combo
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
Reading (RDG)
RDG100 / Successful College Reading
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ALT100, or ESL202, or appropriate reading placement, or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: RDG100 satisfies RDG091 requirement. RDG100 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
RDG100LL / Disciplinary Literacy Lab
1 Credit / 3.0 Periods for Laboratory
Supplemental instruction for college-level discipline courses. Focus on developing effective reading processes to address a range of literacy needs including reading, writing, digital, numerical, financial and informational literacies. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area or permission of Instructor.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature
Writing Across Curriculum (WAC)
WAC101 / Writing Across the Curriculum
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture
Expressive, expository, and academic writing experiences to develop students' rhetoric and composition foundation. Experience planning and drafting multi-paragraph essays through a writing process with emphasis on essay and paragraph structure and the elements of sentence structure. Participation in writing workshop, group work, reading to support writing tasks, and writing from sources. A minimum of three multi-paragraph essays and a final reflection paper.
Prerequisites: None.
Division: Composition, Creative Writing, and Literature