Butte College English Classes: A Comprehensive Guide
The English Department at Butte College provides a diverse array of courses encompassing composition, critical thinking, creative writing, and literature. These courses cater to a wide range of students, from those seeking to fulfill AA and transfer requirements to individuals aiming to enhance their language skills for personal and professional growth.
Core English Courses
Butte College offers English 2 and 3, designed to equip students with the skills necessary to meet AA and transfer requirements. These courses concentrate on scholarly research and the development of expository, persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques. Students will learn to analyze, critique, research, and synthesize information effectively. These courses align with C-ID ENGL 100 standards.
English Courses
English 30: Introduction to Literature, students will explore works from the major genres. This course aligns with C-ID ENGL 120 standards.
English 41: Creative Writing Workshop allows students to explore writing in various genres and will be introduced to the workshop method. (C-ID ENGL 200).
English 43A: Survey of British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Period through the 18th century. This course provides an overview of British literature, its figures, and movements, covering authors such as Shakespeare, Swift, and others. (C-ID ENGL 160).
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English 43B: Survey of British Literature: Romantic Period to the Present: Students study texts in their cultural and historical contexts. This course enhances the knowledge of humanities students as well as prospective English majors, covering authors such as Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Austen, Dickens, and others. (C-ID ENGL 165).
English 44A: Survey of American Literature: Beginnings Through the Second Half of the Nineteenth Century. This course is a study of influential works of U. S. beginnings through the second half of the nineteenth century. It explores themes that have sustained, shaped, and inspired Americans, and the course includes study of genres. (C-ID ENGL 130).
English 45: Introduction to Film as Literature: This course explores film placing particular emphasis on literary themes and elements. It helps students understand the literary foundation of the cinema.
English 44B: Survey of American Literature: The Nineteenth Century to Present. This course is a study of influential works of U. S. of the nineteenth century to present. It explores themes that have sustained, shaped, and inspired Americans. Materials will come from a variety of genres.
English 46: Introduction to Poetry: Course provides an introduction to the reading and appreciation of poetry in a historical and social context.
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English 47: Introduction to Mythology: Students will study world myths from a variety of cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, Norse, and others. Students will learn the importance of the rituals surrounding the myths. Materials will come from mythology and scholarly works on mythology. The course aims to provide an understanding of the function and force of mythology through reading, projects, and discussion.
English 48: Shakespeare: Introduction to Shakespeare, including comedies, histories, and sonnets. The course explores universal themes such as love, death, and identities within the context of culture and history.
English 50: Literature and the Search for Identity: This course explores the quest for self-actualization through literature, emphasizing the richness and diversity of global cultures and exploring themes of uniqueness and universality.
English 52: Introduction to Latino/Latina Literature: This course is a survey of Latino and Latina authors in the United States. It examines the unique artistic form in the United States within historical, political, social, gender, economic, and geographical contexts.
English 53: Survey of World Literature: From the Eighteenth Century to the Present: This course surveys world literature, including novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and essays, including some of the oldest texts of our past. Students will learn the tools the authors use to convey their message, including mythological, gender, psychological, cultural, etc.
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English 55: Multicultural Literature: This course provides an introduction to literature by a diverse selection of authors representing different cultures. Students will learn the basics of literary analysis of fiction.
English 99: Independent Studies in English: Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Requires completion of 12 hours of instruction and is available from the tenth week of instruction, comprising 51-153 hours of Independent Study.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Butte College is committed to supporting non-native English speakers through its comprehensive ESL program. The program offers several levels of FREE ESL classes, from beginning to advanced, designed to prepare students for career and college. These non-credit (zero unit) classes are completely free.
ESL Course Descriptions
ESL 310 - ESL Life Skills: This beginning ESL class provides a conversational approach to learning elementary English. It offers non-native English speakers practice in verbal communication, with special emphasis on literacy and life skills. The introduction to basic literacy skills reinforces spoken and written English. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only.
ESL 311 - ESL Level 1: This high-beginning ESL class helps students learn important, basic grammar and vocabulary for life and work. This course moves the non-native English speaking student from basic literacy skills to more in-depth practice with foundational grammatical structures and expressions in English. Speaking and listening skills are practiced, with introduction to writing and reading utilizing appropriate level texts. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only.
ESL 312 - ESL Level 2: This low-intermediate ESL class allows students to learn more complex vocabulary and grammar for life, college, and career. This course reinforces and expands a non-native English speaking student’s literacy and communication skills for life, college, and career. It engages students in collaborative activities that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Intermediate grammar and vocabulary are introduced in context. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only.
ESL 313 - ESL Level 3: This high-intermediate ESL class assists students to learn more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar for life, college, and career. This course assists a non-native English-speaking student in developing communication for life, career, and college. Through the integration of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in English, this course prepares the student to communicate academically and introduces intermediate-to-advanced level grammar structures in context. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only. Students who successfully complete two semesters of ESL classes, including ESL 313, will receive a certificate of competency in ESL.
ESL 340 - Technology Skills for ESL Students: This intermediate ESL class focuses on technology. This course will support multilingual students as they acquire English-language and digital literacy practices to become users and creators of digital content. Students will use technology to engage in authentic English communication in a variety of personal, professional, and academic contexts. Students will engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening strategies by exploring a variety of digital texts, genres, cultural artifacts, platforms, applications, and programs. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only.
ESL 352A - ESL Workforce Training Adult Education: This course focuses on English skills necessary to enter the workforce. It covers topics such as job searching, applications, resumes, and interviews. This course is an intensive language acquisition course that prepares non-native speakers of English to enter the work force. The focus is on building communication skills necessary to succeed at entry level positions in a variety of jobs. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only. We have workforce classes called ESL 352A that help students who enter the Early Childhood Education certification programs and the Heavy Equipment Operator Technician (PDF) one-year certificate program.
ESL Program Features
- Free Classes: Butte College offers four levels of FREE ESL classes.
- Flexible Scheduling: Most in-person classes are held in the evenings at the Butte College Chico Center and Glenn County Center in Orland, with evening online classes also available.
- Open Entry/Open Exit: Classes are open entry/open exit, meaning you can enroll at any time during the semester.
- Certificate of Competency: Students who successfully complete two semesters of ESL classes, including ESL 313, will receive a certificate of competency in ESL.
- ESL Prep Nights: At ESL Prep Nights, students apply, take an assessment, register for class(es), and receive advice and assistance.
- Support Services: Contact the ESL Student Success Specialist, Claudia Godinez, to finalize your registration.
- Accessibility: Butte College buses run in Butte County.
ESL Program FAQs
- Are there hidden fees or costs for textbooks? No. Our non-credit (zero unit) classes are completely free.
- Can I enroll in courses if I do not have a high school diploma or G.E.D.? Yes!
- Do I have to be a U.S. citizen? No!
- Can I register if I do not have my papers or a social security/TIN? Yes! Undocumented students are welcome.
- Am I too old to be a Butte College student? No! You are never too old to learn.
- What if I can't make it to all the class sessions? ESL classes are non-credit.
- Will I be able to join if I can't begin at the start of the semester? Yes! Classes are open entry/open exit, meaning you can enroll at any time during the semester.
- What if I do not have transportation? Butte College buses run in Butte County.
Importance of English Studies
The study of writing and literature is necessary for all levels of education. To prepare students for transfer-level academic research and writing courses, the English Department teaches clear writing, cultivates an appreciation of language and literature, and promotes the value of critical thinking and reading, innovative ideas, and reasoned, civil discourse.
Consider experiencing the joy of creativity in language through one of our creative writing courses, refining your abilities in logical thought and self-expression with a critical thinking class, or embarking on imaginative explorations of our multi-faceted world through one of our many offerings in literature.
As a prospective or current student in the English Department, you will find here all the resources you need, including course information, a schedule of department events, faculty bios, and links to a description of the Associates of Arts degree in English.
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