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ENH110: Introduction to Literature – 3 credits

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.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
18079	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	10/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	M. Bloom	Open 4 of 16 seats available
18079	Notes This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about in person and online tutoring services offered at the Writing Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/writing-center Tutoring information: (480) 423-6416 or writingcenter@scottsdalecc.edu For additional class information: EWLJoffice@scottsdalecc.edu No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ENH241: American Literature Before 1860 – 3 credits

Includes literature written prior to 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
18374	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	J. Aragona	Open 13 of 24 seats available
18374	Notes Self-Paced Class. Students work at their own pace and can finish anytime before the end date of the class. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about in person and online tutoring services offered at the Writing Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/writing-center Tutoring information: (480) 423-6416 or writingcenter@scottsdalecc.edu For additional class information: EWLJoffice@scottsdalecc.edu Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

ENH242: American Literature After 1860 – 3 credits

Includes literature written after 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
18491	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	10/26 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	M. Bloom	Open 13 of 16 seats available
18491	Notes This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about in person and online tutoring services offered at the Writing Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/writing-center Tutoring information: (480) 423-6416 or writingcenter@scottsdalecc.edu For additional class information: EWLJoffice@scottsdalecc.edu No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ENH251: Mythology – 3 credits

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.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
19037	Scottsdale Language/Comm. Bldg. LC 369	Hybrid In-Person	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	M,W	10:30AM – 11:20AM	J. Aragona	Open 14 of 24 seats available
19037	Notes Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
19038	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	J. Aragona	Closed No seats available
19038	Notes Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

ENH255: Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film – 3 credits

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.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
18240	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	8/24 – 12/18 Fall 2026	N/A	N/A	C. MacElvee	Open 1 of 22 seats available
18240	Notes Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about in person and online tutoring services offered at the Writing Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/writing-center Tutoring information: (480) 423-6416 or writingcenter@scottsdalecc.edu For additional class information: EWLJoffice@scottsdalecc.edu No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

ENH295: Banned Books and Censorship – 3 credits

History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.