All current Honors Program are available from the Class Schedule.
ENGL 101H
Reading and Composition
| Prerequisite: Placement is based on multiple assessment measures or successful completion of ENGL 100.
This composition honors course emphasizes exposition, analysis, argument, and research techniques. There is extensive writing practice based upon reading culturally diverse short stories and novels. Critical thinking skills are reflected in in-class presentations, collaborative projects, in-class essays, formal essays, and research paper. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| CRN: 21428 | 3 units | Tues, Thur 11:30am - 12:55pm | Instructor: Telesca, Lisa | Date: 08/29-12/19 |
ENGL 103H
Composition and Critical Thinking
| Prerequisite: ENGL 101.
Strongly Recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
This honors course uses literature as a basis for the teaching of in-depth critical thinking and advanced composition. The emphasis is upon the analysis of issues, problems, and situations represented in literature and on the development of effective written arguments in support of the analysis. Critical thinking skills are demonstrated through research papers, in-class presentations, and collaborative exploration of material. Students are expected to demonstrate honors level work which includes strong critical thinking skills, thorough analysis of assigned readings, and presentation and leadership skills demonstrated through class participation. Meets the IGETC critical thinking requirement. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| CRN: 21430 | 3 units | Tues, Thur 11:30am - 12:55pm | Instructor: Eiland, Thomas T. | Date: 08/29-12/19 |
ENGL 213H
Honors Horror Literature
| Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or 101H.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Also, ENGL 103 or ENGL 103H.
This honors course is designed to give the student a knowledge and an appreciation of Horror literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Critical analysis of such works from various perspectives is exemplified through research and written analysis. Special emphasis is given to the quality of the impact on literature of selected classics. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| CRN: 21854 | 3 units | Tues, Thur 1:05pm - 2:30pm | Instructor: Eiland, Thomas T. | Date: 08/29-12/19 |
HIST 107H
Political and Social History of the United States
| Prerequisite: Meet Honors Program entrance requirements that include eligibility for ENG 101 or completion of equivalent.
The course is a survey of the political, economic and social development of North American and the United States to 1876. Students will evaluate the forces that work to create political, economic, diplomatic, and social change in colonial and early US history, along with how individuals, society and government respond to change. Students will also study the historiography of early American history by evaluating how historical interpretation has changed over the years. Students will also engage in their own historiography by creating an original research paper focused on early U.S. history. The course is designed to create a stronger comprehension of early U.S. history and strengthen analytical, critical thinking, community/global consciousness and communication skills. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| CRN: 20345 | 3 units | Mon, Wed 1:05pm - 2:30pm | Instructor: Waddington, Brian | Date: 08/29-12/19 |
HUM 101H
Humanities
| Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
The humanities are approached on four levels: art, music, literature, and philosophy. Includes the beginnings in Egypt, Babylonia, and Greece and proceeds chronologically to the Medieval period. A critical in-depth reading of several primary sources is conducted in a discussion format. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| CRN: 20417 | 3 units | Tues 3:40pm - 6:50pm | Instructor: Zahareck, James | Date: 08/29-12/19 |
SOC 201H
Introduction to Sociology
| Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
Strongly recommended: Member in good standing of the Citrus College Honors Program. Recommendation from an Honors Instructor.
An emphasis is placed on an in-depth, critical study of the basic structure of human society, the main forces that hold groups together or weaken them, conditions that transform social life, and basic social concepts. Students are expected to work and participate at an honors level which includes, strong critical thinking skills through analysis of sociological readings, presentation, and leadership skills demonstrated through class participation/presentation, and service learning in the community. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| CRN: 21765 | 3 units | Tues, Thur 8:20am - 9:45am | Instructor: White, Gailynn | Date: 08/29-12/19 |
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