Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing OR ENGL C1000H - Academic Reading and Writing - Honors OR ENGL 1AMC - College Composition: Multicultural Emphasis OR ENGL1AMCH - Honors College Composition: Multicultural Emphasis OR ESL 1A - College Composition for ESL Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 8A · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionPresents techniques for analyzing arguments used in political rhetoric, advertisements, editorials, scientific claims, and social commentary. Develops the ability to create and refine written arguments. Topics include inductive and deductive arguments, the validity and consistency of arguments, the relationship between evidence and conclusions, persuasive writing strategies, the concerns of style and audience, and impediments to good reasoning. May be offered in a distance-learning format.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm 