Natasha R. Murdock

Adjunct Faculty

English

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

ENG101 First-Year Composition 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total.

Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).

Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15289

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 15289 Concurrent enrollment required in ENG101LL 16459 and ENG101 15289. Students who place into ENG101 should not register for ENG101+ENG101LL pairs. Check with an advisor if you are unsure.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

ENG101LL First-Year Composition Lab 1 Credits

Supplemental instruction for composition courses. Focus on developing effective writing processes to address a range of rhetorical situations.

Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or (a grade of C or better in ESL202. Corequisites: ENG101, or ENG107).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16459

Live Online

Live Online
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 16459 Concurrent enrollment required in ENG101LL 16459 and ENG101 15289. Students who place into ENG101 should not register for ENG101+ENG101LL pairs. Check with an advisor if you are unsure.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

HUM215 Film Comedy 3 Credits

Explores the basics of humor in film by tracing its roots through a historical examination of a variety of arts, artists, and theorists. Focuses on films' unique contributions to the world of laughter. Investigates how comedy, and film comedy in particular, provides an essential and unifying force for culture and society. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15333
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

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