English
Why study English at CCC
Improving your ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important things you do. English courses give you a stronger sense of why writing and reading in new situations are often difficult, as well as strategies to help you succeed in such situations. Studying English will help you develop and strengthen your skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Seven Reasons to Study English and Reading:
- Prepare for careers in technology, law, business, social work, and teaching
- Acquire tools that will never lose value such as problem-solving, communication, and research
- Navigate a world of global English
- Understand the effects of changing media
- Learn how language shapes the world
- Strengthen your empathy
- Enjoy the pleasure of reading and writing
Our Philosophy
Our English instructors serve as mentors, coaches, and mediators in the practice and science of understanding and composing the written word. We help students strengthen their voices and literacy skills so they can more effectively communicate what they know and have learned as well as what they believe and why they believe it
The central impulse of the human is to share narratives and to construct meaning through the processes of reading and writing and, as an English major, you will learn how to both study and create literature. With language and the practice of analysis, there is an enhancement of knowledge and conservation of our stories.
Courses Offered
| Area | Course | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1A) |
Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| ENGL C100H (Formerly ENGL 1AH) |
Academic Reading and Writing – Honor | 4 | |
| ENGL 205 | Strategic Skills for Success English | 2 | |
| Critical Thinking | ENGL C1001 (Formerly ENGL 3) |
Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL C1001H (Formerly ENGL 3H) |
Critical Thinking and Writing – Honors | 3 | |
| Literature | ENGL 1B | Introduction to the Study of Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 1BH | Honors Introduction to the Study of Literature | 3 | |
| ENGL 41 | Themes in Literature | 4 | |
| ENGL 43A | American Literature: Origins through Reconstruction (1877) | 3 | |
| ENGL 43B | ENGL 43B: American Literature: 1877 to Present | 3 | |
| ENGL 44A | World Literature to the Renaissance | 3 | |
| ENGL 44B | World Literature Since the Renaissance | 3 | |
| ENGL 46A | British Literature to 1800 | 3 | |
| ENGL 46B | British Literature from 1800 to present | 3 | |
| ENGL 47 | Shakespeare | 3 | |
| ENGL 49 | Latinx Literature | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | ENGL 15A | Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 15B | Creative Writing: Fiction | 3 | |
| ENGL 15E | Creative Writing: Non-Fiction | 3 | |
| ENGL 15F | Creative Writing: Screenwriting | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | INTDS 251 | Academic Literacy | 6 |
| Writing Center | ENGL 72 | Writing Center Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ENGL 72A | Advanced Writing Center Theory and Practice | 3 | |
| ENGL 125 | Writing Skills for College | 4 | |
| ENGL 126 | Reading Skills for College | 4 | |
| ENGL 205 | Strategic Skills for Success in English | 2 | |
| ENGL 272 | Assistance in College Writing | .5 - 1 |
Degrees & Certificates Offered
At Clovis Community College, we offer an Associate of Arts Degree in English for Transfer and an Associate of Arts Degree in English.
A student graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree in English will have successfully completed classes in composition, literature, linguistics, and critical thinking.
| Program | Type | Major Code |
|---|---|---|
| English Associate in Arts for Transfer | AA-T | C.5301.AA-T |
| AA | C.5300.AA |
Career Opportunities
Students who pursue a degree in English may pursue a variety of careers, including careers in teaching, communications, publishing, creative writing, the entertainment industry, and business.
Contact Us
| Name | Discipline | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Brandon | English & Reading | ann.brandon@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5202 |
| Cindy Chavez | English | cindy.chavez@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5044 |
| Darby Cogburn | English | darby.cogburn@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5245 |
| Galin Dent | English & Reading | galin.dent@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5344 |
| Erik Fritz | English | erik.fritz@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5222 |
| Cody Hoover | English | cody.hoover@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5005 |
| Teresa Mendes | English & Reading | teresa.mendes@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5256 |
| Clayton Plake | English | clayton.plake@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5091 |
| Jaclyn Rowley | English | jaclyn.rowley@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5370 |
| Melanie Sanwo | English | melanie.sanwo@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5272 |
| Jennifer Simonson | Department Chair, English & Reading | jennifer.simonson@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5229 |
| Von Torres | English & Reading | von.torres@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5372 |
| Jacob Witt | English | jacob.witt@cloviscollege.edu | 559-325-5043 |
| Name | College Service | Emeritus Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Burdick | 2001 – 2023 | 2023 |
| Cynthia Elliott | 1999 – 2022 | 2023 |
| Dede Mousseau | 1997 – 2014 | 2020 |
Resources and Affiliations
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Two-Year College English Association (TYCA)
- California Association of Teachers of English (CATE)
- College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA)
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP)
- Northern California Writing Centers Association
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
