ENGL C1003 - Critical Thinking and Writing Through Literature

    Recent Professors
    Oceana Callum, Scott Davis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Formerly: ENGL C1003 . Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, information literacy, and knowledge of accurate documentation through the study of diverse literary works from a variety of literary genres, developing an appreciation for literature. Part 2: This course extends students’ foundational writing and analytical skills by focusing on how literary works engage complex human, social, and philosophical questions. Students practice developing sustained, research-supported arguments that situate literature within broader cultural and historical conversations. Moreover, they will refine their interpretive voice and learn to enter academic discourse communities with clarity, precision, and intellectual independence. Common Course Number: ENGL C1003. C-ID: ENGL 110.