English & ESL Department
The English & ESL Department at Los Angeles City College offers a variety of transfer-level courses in literature, composition, creative writing, and linguistics.
The Credit ESL (English as a Second Language) Program offers low-intermediate through advanced classes for non-native speakers of English.
Announcements
Fun courses for Fall 2025!
English 127 - Creative Writing (Class Number 15439): Express yourself through stories, poetry, DRAMA!!!
English 128 - Writing the Adaptation: From Page to Screen ​​​​​​(Class Number 15439): Adapt! Remix! Make movies!
English 203 - World Literature I (Class Number 25179 & 26476): A literary journey through time!
English 205 - British Literature I (Class Number 25180): To be, or not to be: That is the question!
English 211 - Fiction (Class Number 25181): It was a dark and stormy night...
English 239 - Women in Literature I (Class Number 25183): Dismantle the patriarchy, one book at a time!
Calling All English Majors!
Please contact Professor John Lynch at lynchjj@lacitycollege.edu to learn more about special opportunities and events for English Majors.
Creative Writing Associate of Arts Degree
The English & ESL Department proudly announces the launch of its Associate of Arts degree in Creative Writing this fall.
This degree is ideal for students aspiring to careers requiring creativity, artistry, and a command of language.
Composition Courses
The English & ESL Department offers the general education English courses you need to earn an associate degree as well as to transfer to a four-year bachelor's program. To learn more about English 101 (now ENGL C1000), 102, and 103 (now ENGL C1001), visit this page.
Flexible Schedules
We offer a variety of courses to meet the needs of our students:
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In-person classes at our öÏÓãÊÓƵapp campus
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Remote synchronous classes on Zoom
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Asynchronous classes with instruction on Canvas
Students can attend face-to-face or online classes that are scheduled for every day of the week, except Sundays, and from as early as 8:00AM until 10:00PM.
Writing Support for All Students
The Writing Center, located in the Administration Building (room 100), provides assistance to all writers on campus, in every subject, at any stage of the writing process. The ESL Center in JH 318 serves students enrolled in ESL classes at öÏÓãÊÓƵapp.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
All freshman students are required to take one of the following composition courses: It is recommended that students take these courses in their first semester. To prepare for transfer to a UC or CSU, students must also take either English 102 or English 103 (now ENGL C1001) depending on their major and/or transfer school.
We offer Associate Degrees in English and Creative Writing. We also offer Certificates of Achievement in Creative Writing and Linguistics as well as two ESL Milestone Certificates.
We offer a number of to students taking English or credit ESL coursework. As for employment opportunities, we encourage students with excellent core writing skills to consider applying to work at our .
Our faculty includes professors who have published poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and critical work, award-winning screenwriters, and linguistics experts. Their bios are available on our and our pages.
All students working on something creative or just curious about creative writing are welcome at öÏÓãÊÓƵapp’s Creative Writing Club (CWC). Run by students for students, this is a chance to learn and grow in your writing journey. The CWC meets every Wednesday at 2:30 PM in Jefferson Hall 316 during the Fall and Spring semester.If you have any questions, email Faculty Advisor Professor John Lynch at LynchJJ@lacitycollege.edu. Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary!
The English & ESL Department facilitates a speaker series, The öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Book Program, which brings notable writers and scholars to campus to interact with students and engage with topical issues.
Students are encouraged to submit their creative writing to , öÏÓãÊÓƵapp's longstanding literary journal. Since 1962, The Citadel has published creative work by students and has fostered community growth and engagement. Students are also welcome to submit original creative work to the .
An expertise in languages, critical thinking, reading, and writing is critical to all college paths. When you pursue and complete an English or Linguistics degree a number of career opportunities become available, from advertising director, to screenwriter, to corporate copywriter, to college professor! For more information about salary, growth, and careers, visit our , , and Pathways pages.
Mission Statement
The öÏÓãÊÓƵapp English and ESL Department is committed to educating our diverse student population and preparing them for the multifaceted challenges of today’s world through methods of critical thinking, reading and writing.
English/ESL
Contact Us
Jeffrey
Nishimura
Department Chair — English/ESL
(323) 953-4000 Ext. 2706
Thi Thi
Ma
Vice Department Chair — English/ESL
(323) 953-4000 Ext. 2702
Jasminee
Haywood-Daley
Secretary — English/ESL
(323) 953-4000 Ext. 2701
Location and Hours
For office closures, visit the Academic Calendar.
Office
Jefferson Hall, Room 301
Hours
Monday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
English & ESL Department Phone Number: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2700
Online
Hours
Monday: 8:30am - 11:00am 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tuesday: 8:30am - 11:00am 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday: 8:30am - 11:00am 1:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday: 8:30am - 11:00am 1:00pm - 3:00pm