Schedule-related Questions

24. May I take English 1302 and a sophomore literature class in the same semester?

24. ENGL 1302 is a prerequisite for sophomore literature courses because ENGL 1302 builds a studentÕs writing and critical thinking skills in argumentation, analysis, interpretation of various types of literature, extensive reading and writing, MLA documentation, study of research methods and materials, and preparation of a research paper. Students enrolling in sophomore literature courses are expected to have these skills.

Students needing to complete both ENGL 1302 and a sophomore literature class in one semester should look for Express sections (XS1) wherein ENGL 1302 is offered the first eight weeks of a long semester and a sophomore literature class is offered the second eight weeks of the same semester.

25. I have been placed in Developmental Writing (English 0315) to improve my writing skills. May I also take English 1301 in the same semester?

25. Students placed in ENGL 0315 to improve their writing skills must complete the course successfully before entering ENGL 1301. To complete both courses in one semester, students should look for the Express sections of ENGL 0315 and ENGL 1301 to be offered beginning Fall 2004.

26. Is it possible to take all the English courses I need for my degree by attending classes only on Saturdays?

26. Students who can attend classes only on Saturdays will find sections of ENGL 1301 and 1302 offered on Saturdays, both mornings and afternoons, during both the spring and fall semesters as well as during the Summer III semester.

27. Why are English 1301 and English 1302 not offered during wintermester or Maymester?

27. ENGL 1301 is not offered during the short eleven-day wintermester or Maymester because of the emphasis on building writing skills through the extensive process of writing, conferencing, and revising of writing assignments. Likewise, ENGL 1302 is designed to build skills in argument, research, literary analysis, and critical thinking, skills that also require a longer time frame to develop.

28. May I audit English classes?

28. Yes, students may audit English classes provided space is available. Any student intending to audit a course may register for that course during On-Site Late Registration only. A special non-refundable audit fee is assessed for each class in addition to regular tuition and fees.

29. What happens if a class I am registered for does not make?

29. If you are registered in an English class that is canceled for low enrollment, every effort will be made to find another class that fits your schedule. Because English is required for every degree, it is unusual to have to cancel English classes.

30. What is an Express class? Are Express classes offered for English courses?

30. Express classes are eight-week courses offered in pairs during a sixteen-week long semester. Normally, students must sign up for both courses in the pair. For example, ENGL 1301 may be offered the first eight weeks followed by an express section of ENGL 1302 the second eight weeks. Express classes are designed to help shorten a studentÕs time to degree by enabling a student to take two courses in sequence during one long semester. A number of English sequences are offered as Express classes: ENGL 0315 & ENGL 1301; ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302; ENGL 1302 & a sophomore literature course.

31. What if an English course I need is full? May a class be overloaded? If not, is there a waiting list for a certain course?

31. Registration for English courses, like all courses at CCCCD, is offered on a first- come, first-served basis. Courses during popular time periods, courses offered by popular instructors, and distance courses fill up quickly, so students should be aware of registration dates and sign up early for courses. The English Department has a no-overload policy. However, if an administrative error occurs (e.g., a student is dropped in error), then a class may have to be overloaded by one to accommodate that student. Under no circumstances are classes overloaded when there are available seats in other sections of a course. If a student wishes to enroll in a class that is full, the best bet is to try to register for the class again after students have been dropped for non-payment. The drop for non-payment dates are listed in each semesterÕs Schedule of Classes. The English Department does not keep a waiting list for students wishing to enroll in a particular section.

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