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22 courses with the subject ENG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ENG 101English Composition I 3 cr.

Students read, discuss, and write essays that explore contemporary social issues. Students work on skills necessary to meet the challenge of writing accurately and clearly on the college level. Emphasis is on the development of a topic, use of appropriate rhetoric and research, and a review of grammar. At the end of the semester, students write a research paper that demonstrates proficiency in content, organization, grammar, and MLA.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Placement by test.
Corequisite
Placement by departmental determination. Supplemental Writing Workshop (SWW) sections of ENG 101 include the following additional requirements: one-hour weekly workshop and mandatory tutoring hours. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer(as needed)
ENG 102English Composition II 3 cr.

Students read and discuss literature that explores the human condition and its moral dilemmas, social problems, and values. This course continues to stress the development of writing skills, with emphasis on criticism, analysis, research methods, and documentation.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of C or better. Pre and/or
Corequisite
LIB 111 . Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer(as needed)
ENG 110Introduction to Technical Communication 3 cr.

This course will introduce students to technical communication. There will be an emphasis on oral and written communication in a business or technical setting, process analysis, visual aid interpretation, resume and cover letter development, and text creation related to the workforce in their fields.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
The successful completion of English 101 with a C or better or by permission of the instructor.
ENG 171Honors English I 3 cr.

Students study authors and works ranging from the Classical era to early Medieval times. Extensive writing, with emphasis on analysis and other rhetorical forms, is a major component of the course. The course fulfills the

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Corequisite
The permission of the Honors Program Director. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
ENG 172Honors English II 3 cr.

Students study authors and works from the Medieval era through the 17th century. Extensive writing, with emphasis on the use of secondary materials and a research paper, is required. The course fulfills the

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
Successful completion of ENG 171 or the permission of the Honors Program Director. Pre and/or
Corequisite
LIB 111 . Semester(s) Offered: Spring
ENG 201English Literature I 3 cr.

Students study the classics of English literature from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. Through close readings, we will explore the evolution of literature from Old English origins though the early romantic period. Students will analyze their historical, cultural, and social influences.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
The successful completion of ENG 102 and LIB 111 with a C or better, or ENG 172 and LIB 171 , or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 202English Literature II 3 cr.

Students study the classics of English literature from the Romantic period to the Post Modern period. Through close readings and discussions, students will analyze the historical, cultural and social influences of the texts.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
The successful completion of English 102 and LIB 111 with a C or better, or by permission of the instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 203American Literature I 3 cr.

Students are provided with a historical survey of American literature from the early colonial period through the mid‐19th century.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 204American Literature II 3 cr.

Students are provided with a historical survey of American literature from the late 19th century to the present.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 206Literature: Selected Topics 3 cr.

Students will study mythic stories and rituals of various civilizations, including Greek, Roman, Icelandic, and Mesopotamian as well as look at those of American society. We will consider where myths come from and what their meaning can be for a modern, scientific culture. The course may be taken twice for credit. The College’s repeat course policy as outlined in this Catalog does not apply.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor.
ENG 209Practical Grammar 3 cr.

Designed to provide a working knowledge of standard English grammar for future teachers and all others interested in the structure of the English language. This course not only covers basic grammatical principles, but also models student‐centered methods of instruction. Topics covered include parts of speech, sentence patterns, phrases and clauses, diagramming sentences, and practical applications. This class does not fulfill a humanities elective.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 101 or by advisement. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 212The Short Story 3 cr.

Students read representative short stories from the inception of the genre through the 21st century. Through close readings, students will explore the short stories by analyzing them through their historical, cultural, and social influences.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 215Shakespeare 3 cr.

Students study and discuss a selection of Shakespeare’s major works, principally the great comedies, tragedies, and histories.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as Needed
ENG 218Classics of Children’s Literature 3 cr.

This course has been designed with Early Education English majors (1-6) in mind, but it is also open to all English Education majors and as an elective to students outside the discipline. The primary focus of the course is to critically examine selected titles from the Newbery Medal and Honor Book list. In addition to the Newbery titles, special consideration will be given to classics of children’s literature from the Victorian period to the modern period. Class discussions will focus on the social and literary implications of children’s literature, literary technique and content, and the role of fantasy in children’s literature.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 220Introduction to Drama 3 cr.

Students study the development of drama in the Western world by reading, discussing, and analyzing plays by representatives of classical theater through the present.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 222Introduction to African Literature 3 cr.

This course will survey African literature through short stories, poetry, drama, music, folktales and film. Students will examine African literature from pre‐colonial, colonial to post-colonial times. Students will be able to recognize the rich contributions of African authors will be able to identify the building blocks of a universal civilization.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 223Introduction to Poetry 3 cr.

Introduction to Poetry is a representative study of poetic forms and poetry from around the world. Through a close examination of the poetry, we will explore the evolution of poetic form, literary movements, and the wide range of themes addressed through poetry. Students will examine the historical, cultural, and social influences of poetry.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 225Creative Writing 3 cr.

Students explore the skills needed for successful creative writing. Students practice writing essays, short stories, poetry, and drama. This course is for students who have acquired a better than average facility in writing.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 240The Modern Novel 3 cr.

Students study and interpret representative novels of the 20th century and the present era.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 245Multiethnic Literature 3 cr.

A course in the literature of American ethnic minorities will offer students an understanding and appreciation of their contribution to the United States of America

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
ENG 102 with a grade of C or better and LIB 111 or by permission of instructor. Semester(s) Offered: Fall and Spring as needed
ENG 270Literature: Selected Topics

Students study a special topic in literature, as assigned by the course instructor, through reading and analysis of representative texts.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
The successful completion of English 102 and LIB 111 with a C or better, or ENG 172 and LIB 111, or by permission of the instructor.
ENG 280Independent Study in English 3 cr.

The student will have the opportunity to do independent research and study in the area of English. The work will be done with the guidance of an instructor from the Department of English and Philosophy with written approval of the Department Chairperson. Open only for sophomores for not more than two semesters.

Subject
ENG
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
sunyulster.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite
The successful completion of ENG 102 and LIB 111 with a C or better, or ENG 172 and LIB 171 , or by permission of the instructor. Semester(s) Offered: May be offered by request.

Source: Ulster County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61