Course Descriptions

English - ENGL
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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  • ENGL-C1000
  • Academic Reading and Writing
  • Credit(s) 3

Academic Reading and Writing
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
ENG 051A
Anti-Requisite - ESL 001:
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ENGL 100
  • ENGL-C1001
  • Critical Thinking and Writing
  • Credit(s) 3

Critical Thinking and Writing
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
ENGL C1000 or equivalent
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
C-ID:
ENGL 105