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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
14718
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • M. Bloom
Open
12 of 16 seats available
  • 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: LC.Office@scottsdalecc.edu  
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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
14726
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Aragona
Open
12 of 22 seats available
25584
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Aragona
Open
16 of 22 seats available

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
14711
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • C. MacElvee
Open
21 of 22 seats available