Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisitePlacement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1A · IGETC Area 1A · CSU GE Area A2DescriptionThis course was formerly known as ENGWR 480 Honors College Composition. 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. This honors writing course focuses on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that extend past those developed in a traditional writing course. This rigorous course requires the analysis of complex short works along with at least one full-length volume of non- fiction. It emphasizes the writing of carefully reasoned, stylistically sophisticated essays, at least one of which includes research and appropriate documentation. Written work should demonstrate a nuanced understanding of writing situation and purpose. The course also emphasizes presentation of independent and collaborative research. Essays written in this course will total at least 6,500 words. This course was formerly known as ENGWR 480 and is not open to students who have successfully completed ENGWR 300, ENGWR 480, or ENGL C1000. Students may satisfy the prerequisite for the course through the Los Rios placement process OR guided self-placement OR successful completion of ESL 325.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 1:30pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:20am, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am 