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27 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 100Basic Occupational Communication3

Develops ability to communicate in occupational situations. Involves writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Builds practical skills such as handling customer complaints, writing various types of letters, and preparing for a job interview. (Intended for certificate and diploma students.) Lecture Hours per Week: 3

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
ENG 111College Composition I3

Introduces and prepares students to the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts. Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry. Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
EDE 10 or equivalent.
ENG 112College Composition II3

Further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 111
ENG 115Technical Writing3

Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Course has a
ENG 211Creative Writing I3

Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama and essays. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 212Creative Writing II3

Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Part II of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 215Creative Writing - Fiction I3

Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 217Creative Writing - Poetry I3

Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 219Creative Writing - Drama3

Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing plays.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 241Survey of American Literature I3

Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 242Survey of American Literature II3

Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Part II of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 243Survey of English Literature I3

Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 244Survey of English Literature II3

Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Part II of II

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 245British Literature3

Examines British literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 112 or departmental approval
ENG 246American Literature3

Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes skills of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 112 or departmental approval
ENG 250Children’s Literature3

Examines the history and development of children’s literature of diverse genres, time periods, and authors. Focuses on analysis of texts for literary qualities and audience. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 112 or departmental approval.
ENG 253Survey of Afro-American Literature I3

Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 254Survey of Afro-American Literature II3

Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing. Part II of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 255World Literature3

Examines literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course. ENG 112 or departmental approval Lecture Hours per Week: 3 Total Hours per week 3

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
ENG 261Advanced Creative Writing I3

Guides the student in imaginative writing in selected genres on an advanced level. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 262Advanced Creative Writing II3

Guides the student in imaginative writing in selected genres on an advanced level. Part II of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 273Women in Literature I3

Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing. Part I of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 274Women in Literature II3

Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing. Part II of II.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 275Women in Literature3

Examines literary texts by women writers from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops skills of close reading and literary analysis through analysis of texts within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Explores how women’s experiences have shaped their literary contributions, the cultural forces affecting their lives, and how they have used writing to shape their cultures. This is a UCGS Transfer Course.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
ENG 112 or departmental approval
ENG 276Southern Literature3

Examines the themes and techniques of selected writers dealing with the American South as a distinctive cultural entity. Involves critical reading and writing.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 278Appalachian Literature3

Examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class
ENG 279Film & Literature3

Examines the translation of literature into film viewing and writing.

Subject
ENG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Class

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