The study of fiction invites us to enter imaginative narratives and confront the challenges of being human. English 104Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of fiction, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading fiction can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of fiction, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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June 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:50pm PDT | Prineville

This course will study representative plays from Shakespeare's early and middle periods and sonnets relevant to play elements. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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June 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026 | 10:00am-11:50am PDT | Bend

If you are writing or have written your fiction novel or memoir and want to learn about the next steps toward publication, this course will show you what is needed to acquire an agent or publisher. You will learn how to write a pitch, query letter, long and short synopsis, potential back cover blurb and more.

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May 7, 2026 to June 11, 2026 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend