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English Courses and Class Schedule
Composition and reading courses and class schedule
Composition and reading courses improve skills that will help you succeed in college and beyond. Almost all degrees, certificates, and transfer require a composition and reading course.
Review the composition and reading course sequence to get a better understanding of what courses are required and in what order.
See our catalog for composition and reading course descriptions.
Please note, you must take the English assessment before enrolling.
DVC offers composition and reading classes at both our Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses.
Class schedule
To see the current or upcoming classes, please use the searchable schedule.
Literature courses and class schedule
Our literature courses provide students with a comprehensive introduction to English, American, and World Literature. We also offer exciting topic courses such as African American Literature; Women’s Literature; Contemporary Poetry; Graphic Novels, Children’s Literature, The Short Story, Shakespeare, and many more.
See our catalog for literature course descriptions.
DVC offers literature classes at both our Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses.
Important literature course information
- See our catalog for course descriptions
Literature Classes for Fall 2020
Course Number Course, Title, Instructor
English 150 Introduction to Literature, Prof. A. Bessie
English 151 The Short Story, Prof. A. Haslam
English 154 Shakespeare and His World, Prof. C. Morgan
English 163 Asian American Literature, Prof. L. Ang
English 164 Latin American Literature, Prof. S. Razo
English 170 World Mythology, Prof. C. Forgette
English 176 Graphic Novel as Literature, Prof. J. Carrick
English 177 Children’s Literature, Prof. A. Gonzales
English 190 Multicultural Literature by American Women, Prof. M. Hansen
English 252 Early English Literature, Prof. I. Thomas-Bignami
English 262 Early American Literature, Prof. D. Defoe
English 272 Early World Literature, Prof. M. Garcia
Creative writing courses and class schedule
Our workshop style courses will help you explore and write various types of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama, short stories, and more. These conversational style classes are a great way to develop your own written voice and explore new ideas.
See our catalog for creative writing course descriptions.
DVC offers creative writing classes at both our Pleasant Hill and San Ramon campuses.
Class schedule
Creative Writing Classes for Fall 2020
Course Number Course Title, Instructor
English 222 Creative Writing, Prof. I. Carbonell
English 223 Short Story Writing, Prof. J. Wilson
English 224 Poetry Writing, Prof. C. Muravez
(updated 5/4/20)
To see the current or upcoming classes, please use the searchable schedule.
Related links
- Online Writing Lab at Purdue
- 5 minute English
- Join a Learning Community
- Assessment Center
- International Students
- Library center
Contact English
ESL Coordinator: Rayshell Clapper
Telephone: 925-969-2621
Email: Rayshell Clapper
Office location: LC-114 campus map
ESL Coordinator: Laurie Sample
Telephone: 925-969-2619
Email: Laurie Sample
Office location: LC-112 campus map
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English Department Chair: Alan Haslam
Telephone: 925-969-22404
Email: Alan Haslam
Office location: FO-109
Contact: Charles Shackett
Telephone: 925-551-6217
Email: Charles Shackett
Office location: W-117 campus map