Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePrerequisite: ENGL C1000; ENGL C1000H Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 8A · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionThis is a course designed to develop skills in recognition, analysis, evaluation, and construction of arguments beyond the level achieved in English 1A. Topics include: the distinction between deductive and inductive reasoning; identification of formal and informal fallacies; structures of valid arguments; important arguments of well-known philosophers. The central focus of the course is instruction and practice in the argumentative essay. Students will write a minimum of 6,000 words during the course of the semester.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm 