Literature and Creative Writing

ENGL 228: Intro to Latino/a/x Literature
CRN: 42077 (fully online course) 
3 credits in 6 weeks! Summer I term

This fully online course explores the rich and complex identity of Latino/a/x people in the United States through powerful works by diverse authors from Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, Mexican, and Salvadorean backgrounds. We will engage with writings from acclaimed authors like Julia Alvarez, Junot Diaz, Esmeralda Santiago, Elizabeth Acevedo, Jose B. Gonzalez, and others.

As a Z-course, all materials are provided at no cost. Some themes we will explore:

• Coming of age narratives and identity formation
• Navigating feelings of cultural displacement and outsider status
• Stories of resilience and defying societal expectations
• Intergenerational conflicts
• Negotiating the complexities of cultural heritage

This course fulfills both Humanities distribution and Global Cultural Perspectives requirements.
For questions or more information, please contact: Dr. Emily Rosado | Emily.Rosado@montgomerycollege.edu 

ENGL 103: Critical Reading, Writing, and Research in the Workplace

English 103 prepares students for writing in the workplace and in academia.

• meets many neighboring intuitions' writing course requirements.
• meets the writing requirements of MC's English 102.
• transfers as University of Maryland's required first-year writing course.
• provides students with real-world workplace writing scenarios.
• meets professional needs for nursing, engineering, IT, science, and business majors.

If you have questions about English 103, please contact the English and Reading Department at one of Montgomery College's campuses.

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ENGLISH 233: The Short Story
CRN: 20218

Mondays and Wednesdays
September 15 - December 21, 2025
1:00 - 2:30pm
Professor Zagar

Literature Course Meets Humanities Distribution (HUMD/GEIR)

ENGL 235: Film and Literature
CRN 20248

M 2 - 4:55pm
Starts September 15

MC English And Reading Presents
Fulfills ARTST

Dr. Leah Sneider | Leah.Sneider@montgomerycollege.edu

ENGL 122 | Introduction to World
Mythology

Enjoy the rich history and fantasy of mythology. Study language, literature, and culture. 
Transfers as humanities or general education elective.

ENGL 190: Intro to Literature
Why?
Develop empathy and emotional intelligence by connecting with characters and stories - Understand yourself, your life, and the world around you Enhance your critical thinking and reasoning skills - Improve your social and cultural awareness by exploring other communities - Understand enduring topics by recognizing common struggles and obstacles - Forecast the future by seeing what ideas have come down to your own day and what new elements are - combining with them Gain insight into different cultures and perspectives Connect through common life experience.

Plus, earn your transferable Humanities credit.

ENGL 208: Women in Literature
CRN 31751 | Distance Learning | Z-COURSE

• Z-course: Texts and materials at NO COST to students
• Meets Humanities general education requirement
• Fulfills Global and Cultural Perspectives requirement
• Distance learning with no class meetings

Vintage Morrison
'If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.'

Course Description
An introduction to literature by and about women from a multicultural perspective, focusing on women's diverse experiences and backgrounds. Representative texts are studied in their historical and sociopolitical contexts. Students read, analyze, and respond critically to texts in class discussions, examinations, and essays.

(HUMD[M]) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in ENGL 101 or ENGL IOIA or consent of department.

For more information, contact Professor Jill Kronstadt at jill.kronstadt@montgomerycollege.edu 

Find Your Own.

ENGL 208: WOMEN IN LITERATURE
CRN 33262 | Professor Megan Howard

Tuesday /Thursday
In-person, Rockville
HUMD GenEd credit

ENGL 212: Survey of American Literature II
(HUMD, GEIR, GEEL)
Professor Leah Sneider
CRN33260| TR 2:00-3:30 pm (late start; start 2/11/25)

How did 19th and 20th century authors grapple with identity, empowerment, war, racism, etc?

A survey of American literature from the mid-19th century to the present, focusing on representative works in poetry,  fiction, the essay, drama, and/or oral traditions studied in the context of the multicultural American experience. The course introduces recurrent themes in the scope of American literature and culture.

3 semester honrs

ENGL 212 course 
fulfills humanities requirements and the humanities distribution requirement.

English & Reading Department
Macklin Tower 526
240-567-7409

ENGL 226: Survey of African American Literature I & II

Do you recognize them?
They are the architects of America's greatest stories.
Explore history and culture through folk tales and narratives, and earn General Studies credit.

ENGL 228: Survey of Latina/O/X Literature
CRN 33214

Instructor: Elen Olmstead
Late Start: 2/11/25 - 5/18/25
Distance Learning WEB

ENGL 230: Introduction to Modern Drama

Transfer as an HUM elective
Study Drama as a process

ENGL 235: Film and Literature

Cohpare to Original to Reboot
Transfers Art or General Education Elective

ENGL 264: Introduction To Creative Writing

Arts and Science AA. recommended 3rd semester course!

Storytelling is crucial to human existence because it teaches about process, history, idea development, connection of details, and review of steps on a timeline.

Have some creative fun; Earn General Studies Credits

ENGL 272 Creative Writing
CRN: 60273

Arts and Sciences AA, recommended 3rd semester course
Instructor: LaTonya Pinkord
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Winter: 12/23/25 - 1/24/25
REMOTE on Tuesday and Thursday