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ENGL 1A:    Composition

Prerequisite: English 250 and English 260 or English 250 and SSCI 270A or English 250 and SSCI 270B with a grade of 'C' or better or satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A2; IGETC: 1A; GAV-GE: A2; CAN: ENGL 2, ENGL SEQ. A
This is a writing course which emphasizes expository writing, argumentative writing, and critical reading of expository prose. It is meant to train students in clear thinking and reasoned support of ideas. Students will be given the opportunity to read models of good expository and argumentative prose and learn the techniques of good writing. These include choosing appropriate subjects, developing restricted, unified, and precise theses and presenting supporting evidence in a logical, lucid, and effective manner. To achieve this end, students write no fewer than six essays and read at least five works, two of which are book length.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8080 LEC AR103 SANDLER S 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 1005A  

 

ENGL 1B:    Composition and Literature

Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of "C" or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C ; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: ENGL 4, ENGL SEQ. A
English 1B continues the work begun in 1A, but now the emphasis shifts to writing expository prose in conjunction with reading and analyzing imaginative literature. Students are to write as fledgling critics and use the text as a basis for other forms of reflection. The reading requirement includes short stories, poetry, drama, and at least two novels. Course work will also include fundamentals of research writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8084 LEC SS111 BRETT T 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 1005A  

 

ENGL 1C:    Critical Reasoning and Writing

Prerequisite: English 1A with a grade of "C" or better.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A3; IGETC: 1B; GAV-GE: C2
This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 1A. The emphasis is on critical analysis of arguments and the development of the ability to integrate the principles of critical thinking into essay writing.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8087 LEC SS111 BRETT T 3.0 MTuWTh 1030A - 1235P  

 

ENGL 250:    Practical Writing

Prerequisite: English 440 or ESL 563 with a grade of 'C' or better or satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: GAV-GE: A2
This course covers writing clear, correct, effective essays and learning preliminary research skills.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8090 L/L SS205 SANDLER S 3.0 MTuWTh 1100A - 0105P  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07
9020 L/L SS205 GATEWOOD J 3.0 MTuWTh 0600P - 0805P  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07

 

ENGL 260:    Preparation for College Reading

Prerequisite: Completion of English 420 or ESL 562 with a grade of 'C' or better or Assessment recommendation.
Transferable: GAV-GE: A3
This is a course presenting strategies in the technique and practice of college level critical reading and thinking skills.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8091 LEC BU118 LUOMA D 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 0945A  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07

 

ENGL 420:    Reading Improvement

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: No
This is a practical, "how to" course teaching various methods of learning and reading college material. Using group and individual instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills, the students will increase their ability to survive academically, to profit, grow and succeed in all college courses, and to enjoy reading and learning. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8092 L/L SS205 GARDNER L 3.0 MTuWTh 0800A - 1005A  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07

 

ENGL 440:    Basic Writing

Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement examination.
Transferable: No
This is an intensive study and application of basic grammar, sentence, and essay writing skills within the context of composing short essays. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
8093 L/L SS203 LUOMA D 3.0 MTuWTh 1100A - 0105P  
Class meets 06/18/07 - 08/09/07