ENGLC1000 : Academic Reading and Writing

Course Description: 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. Readings serve as models for student work, sources for research, and a catalyst for class discussions. Emphasis is on writing for various audiences, purposes, and contexts. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: ENGL C1000, C1000H, 1AMC, 1AMCH, and ESL 1A combined: maximum credit, 1 course.

SLOs

1. Write clear essays that demonstrate academic rhetorical strategies, critical analysis, research, and source documentation.

2. Analyze and evaluate assigned and researched texts to inform the writing process.

3. Synthesize personal argument with current research and discussion within the academic community.

ENGLC1000H : Academic Reading and Writing - Honors

Course Description: 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. This is an honors course. Readings serve as models for student work, sources for research, and a catalyst for class discussions. Emphasis is on writing for various audiences, purposes, and contexts. This honors course provides enhanced academic rigor with demands that exceed those of a standard version of the course. Honors section stresses self-guided academic inquiry and in-depth research and analysis. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: ENGL C1000, C1000H, 1AMC, 1AMCH, and ESL 1A combined: maximum credit, 1 course.

SLOs

1. Write clear essays that demonstrate academic rhetorical strategies, critical analysis, research, and source documentation.

2. Analyze and evaluate assigned and researched texts to inform the writing process.

3. Synthesize personal argument with current research and discussion within the academic community.

ENGLC1001 : Critical Thinking and Writing

Course Description: 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. Emphasis is on exploring persuasive writing strategies while identifying assumptions and biases that shape our thinking and beliefs. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: ENGL C1001, C1001H, 2MC, 2MCH combined: maximum credit, 1 course.

SLOs

1. Write evidence-based essays demonstrating logical reasoning and argumentative skills.

2. Evaluate logical reasoning and argument in assigned and researched texts.

3. In reading and research, recognize others’ diverse world views and ways of reasoning and critique the social and economic power arrangements that shape their own.

ENGLC1001H : Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors

Course Description: 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. This is an honors course. Emphasis is on exploring persuasive writing strategies while identifying assumptions and biases that shape our thinking and beliefs. This honors course provides enhanced academic rigor with demands that exceed those of a standard version of the course. Honors section stresses rigorous analytic reading and writing and a cross-curricular emphasis. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: ENGL C1001, C1001H, 2MC, 2MCH combined: maximum credit, 1 course.

SLOs

1. Write evidence-based essays demonstrating logical reasoning and argumentative skills.

2. Evaluate logical reasoning and argument in assigned and researched texts.

3. In reading and research, recognize others’ diverse world views and ways of reasoning and critique the social and economic power arrangements that shape their own.