Literature and Writing
BILING E01 Literature in Spanish
Explore a variety of literature written in Spanish. Excellent for native speakers or language students.
9736 9a–10:50a Fri VIRGINIA PARK Hernán Quiñones
Taught in Spanish. Fiction, poetry and plays by Spanish and Latin American writers are discussed: Cervantes, Martí, Darío, Machado, Mistral, Vallejo, García 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.
9737 2:00p–3:50p 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.
9738 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
9859 2p-3:50p Mon 1227 #409 Frank Dwyer
An exploration of the novel’s development in both classic and contemporary forms, with particular attention to style and characterization, to understand the ways that fictional language attempts to make sense of the world and of our place in it.
ENGL E22 Literature and Leisure
9741 1p–2:50p Fri 1227 #408 Monona Wali
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.
9742 9a–10:50a Mon 1227 #107 John Achorn
9743 11a–12:50p Mon 1227 #107 John Achorn
We will examine Shakespeare’s use of rhetoric in his plays and read Julius Caesar as a prime example of his employment of it in his writing.
Selected plays and poems by William Shakespeare will be studied and discussed.
9860 12p–1:50p Tue Malibu Senior Center Peter Sawaya
There are poets and there are playwrights, and then there is Shakespeare, the undisputed master of poetry and playwriting. In this class we will explore and revel in his genius. A good time guaranteed.
ENGL E25 Literature: The American Novel
9745 9a–10:50a Tue 1227 #408 John Achorn
Continuing our exploration of the American novel in the 20s, we will compare and contrast Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises with Thomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward Angel.
ENGL E27 Poetry
Rediscover the world of poetry.
9746 10a–11:50a Wed MALIBU SENIOR CTR Carol Davis
Contemporary American Literature: Cross Genre. Fiction writers who write poetry and poets who write fiction. Read and discuss short stories and poetry. You are encouraged to bring your own work to read.
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.
9748 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.
9749 11:30a–1:20p Mon 1227 #409 Frank Dwyer
Discover the world of the ancient Greeks. Read, analyze, and discuss the tragedies, comedies, epic poems, and myths of Greece, focusing both on how they illuminate the past and how they have shaped the world we live in. In the Spring 2011 semester, we will study Greek mythology as presented by the Roman poet Ovid in his Metamorphoses.
ENGL E30 Creative Writing
Create a variety of written works for class critiques and discussion.
9750 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.
9751 9:00a–11:15a Tue MALIBU METHODIST Ellen Reich
Come learn the art of skillful writing. All levels are welcome.
ENGL E32 Writing and Communicating with Simplicity
Learn the skills you need to communicate through writing.
9752 9:00a–10:50a Mon 1227 #408 Olivia Regalado
Writing seminar conducted primarily 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. Receive guidance, inspiration and writing exercises to launch or continue autobiographical writing.
9753 9a–11:15a Thu 1227 #408 Monona Wali
Tell your story and find your writer’s voice. Beginning and accomplished writers welcome.
9754 9:30a–11:45a Sat AET 206 Mary Jane Roberts
Designed for those who have already begun writing their memoirs. Meets at the AET campus, 1660 Stewart Street., (1/2 block north of Olympic Blvd.
9755 12p–2:15p Sat AET 206 Mary Jane Roberts
Designed for those who want guidance, inspiration, classroom exercises and assignments to launch or continue their autobiographical writing. Meets in the Meets at the AET campus, 1660 Stewart Street., (1/2 block north of Olympic Blvd.
9756 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.
9757 9a–11:50a Thu 1227 #409 Joe Kronsberg
Manuscripts of any genre are read and critiqued. Focus is on interchange of constructive comments.