- ENG-001A
- Composition and Reading
- Credit(s) 3
Composition and Reading
ENG 001A is a transfer-level course emphasizing theory and practice in reading
and composition. While the reading and writing may include rhetorical patterns such
as narration, description, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, etc., the majority of
assignments will focus on a combination of such patterns in argumentative writing,
including but not limited to pro/con, evaluative, and proposal essays. Instruction
in current research methods and MLA formatting is included, culminating in either
one 10-page or two-5 page research papers.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A (Required, Previous or concurrent).
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 100/110
- ENG-001B
- Literature/Crit Think&writing
- Credit(s) 3
Literature, Critical Thinking & Writing
ENG 001B is designed to develop reading, critical thinking, and writing skills
beyond the level achieved in English 001A. It will develop critical thinking skills
through the interpretation and analysis of literature.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 120/100
- ENG-002
- Introduction to Literature
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Literature
ENG 002 introduces representative works from major genres, develops students'
close reading and analytical writing skills, and promotes appreciation and critical
understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 120/100
- ENG-003
- Critical Thinking and Writing
- Credit(s) 3
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENG 003 is designed to develop critical thinking in reading and writing. The skills
developed include logical reasoning, analysis, and argumentative writing. Students
will write a minimum of 6,000 words during the semester.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 001A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 105/115
- ENG-025
- Creative Writing
- Credit(s) 3
Creative Writing
ENG 025 provides theory and practice in the writing of fiction, poetry, and creative
nonfiction. Students will gain experience in all three genres while focusing on one
specific genre for their semester project. Much emphasis is placed on critiquing of
peer and professional manuscripts.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- ENGL 200
- ENG-051A
- Intro. to Communication Skills
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Communication Skills
ENG 051A aids students in developing the necessary skills and experiences to make
them effective readers, writers, and speakers. The course provides practice in reading,
in writing essays of 750 words or more, and in verbal communication. .
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Corequisite(s):
- ENG 001A (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).