BILING E01 Literature in Spanish
Explore a variety of literature written in Spanish. Excellent for native speakers or language students.
9738 9a–10:50a Fri VIRGINIA PARK Hernán Quiñones
Taught in Spanish. Fiction, poetry and plays by Spanish and Latin American writers are discussed: Cervantes, Martì, Darìo, Machado, Mistral, Vallejo, Garcìa Lorca, Borges, Neruda, Onetti, Cortázar, and many others. Meets in Thelma Terry Building, Workshop 3.
BILING E02 French Literature
Explore a variety of literature written in French. Excellent for native speakers or foreign language students.
9739 2:30p–4:20p Tue 1227 #409 Dominique Isner
Potpourri of French literature for students fluent in French.
BILING E03 Yiddish Literature
Explore a variety of literature written in Yiddish. Excellent for native speakers or language students.
9741 1:30p–3:20p Wed 1227 #409 Archie Barkan
Some Yiddish speaking and reading skills are needed to fully enjoy this class. Share life experiences; read aloud newspapers, classic stories, and modern literature to learn about thousands of years of Yiddish culture.
ENGL E20 Literature: The Novel
9744 1:30p–3:20p Mon 1227 #408 Gabe Jones
A survey of the novel from Herman Melville to Cormac MacCarthy. Literature at its artistic best; inspired forms, unforgettable characters, brilliant plots and perennially relevant themes.
9885 9a–10:50a Tue 1227 #408 John Achorn
Explore classical novels and the period in which they were written.
ENGL E22 Literature and Leisure – Short Story
9745 1p–2:50p Fri 1227 #408 Alicia Kozameh
Short story: Overview and discussion of works by contemporary writers. Authors from Latin America, America and Europe. Occasionally movies are seen and discussed.
ENGL E23 Shakespeare
Selected plays by William Shakespeare will be studied and discussed.
9746 9a–10:50a Mon 1227 #107 John Achorn
Continue or renew your friendship with the greatest dramatic genius of all times. Troilus and Cressida will be studied this term.
9747 11a–12:50p Mon 1227 #107 John Achorn
ENGL E24 Bible as Literature
Study how biblical writings can be used in contemporary settings and examine life experiences in light of biblical literature.
9748 2p–3:50p Thu 1227 #409 Staff
Study the wide variety of interpretations of biblical literature, in particular the historical references, poetry and adventure during biblical times as written in the Bible.
ENGL E27 Poetry
Rediscover the world of poetry.
9749 10a–11:50a Wed MALIBU SENIOR CENTER Carol Davis
Modern poetry: Read and discuss poetry. Students are encouraged to bring their own work to share. International poetry will be covered.
9750 10:30a–12:20p Tue BARNES & NOBLE William Robertson
ENGL E28 Plays and Playwrights
Discover the world of drama. Study the theater from a literary viewpoint and learn about plots, characters and the many interpretations through comparative analysis.
9751 9a–10:50a Thu 1227 #107 Peter Sawaya
Survey western drama from Ibsen to Kuchner. The development of modern drama, authors, critics, plays and to a lesser extent movies and TV drama and the period in which they were written will be covered.
ENGL E29 Greek Literature
Discover the world of Greek literature. Study from a literary viewpoint and the many interpretations through comparative analysis.
9752 12p–1:50p Mon 1227 #408 Gabe Jones
Read and analyze the great myths of Ancient Greek literature, focusing on how they both reflect and shape our sense of the world past and present.
ENGL E30 Creative Writing
Create a variety of written works for class critiques and discussion.
9753 9a–11:15a Mon 1227 #409 Joe Kronsberg
Experiment with writing projects to explore style, content and effect from the basics to more sophisticated techniques.
9754 9:30a–11:45a Tue MALIBU METHODIST Ellen Reich
Come learn the art of skillful writing. All levels are welcome.
ENGL E32 Writing for Fun and Profit
Learn the skills you need to communicate through writing.
9755 9:30a–11:20a Thu 1227 #408 Alicia Kozameh
Writing seminar conducted mostly in Spanish at a basic level: Learn to express ideas with clarity, coherence and style. Suitable for all levels of Spanish.
ENGL E33 Autobiography
Review and integrate the experiences that shaped your life. Share memories and create a family record.
9756 9a–11:15a Thu 1227 #408 Monona Wali
Tell your story and find your writer’s voice. Designed for those who want guidance, inspiration and writing exercises to launch or continue their autobiographical writing. Beginning and accomplished writers welcome.
9757 9:30a–11:45a Sat SMC ESL 125 Mary Jane Roberts
Designed for those who have already begun writing their memoirs. Meets in the SMC ESL Building, corner of 16th and Pearl.
9758 12p–2:15p Sat SMC ESL 125 Mary Jane Roberts
Designed for those who want guidance, inspiration, classroom exercises and assignments to launch or continue their autobiographical writing. Meets in SMC ESL building, corner of 16th and Pearl.
9759 12:30p–2:45p Fri MALIBU SR CENTER Mary Jane Roberts
ENGL E37 Writing Seminar
Develop and refine your writing skills in an informal round table atmosphere.
9760 9a–11:50a Thu MEMORIAL PARK Joe Kronsberg
Manuscripts of any genre are read and critiqued. Focus is on interchange of constructive comments. Meets in classroom next to the parking lot.