Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size40 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000 or ESL A100 . Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionAn introduction to the critical analysis and rational evaluation of argument and other forms of expression. Covers the uses of language, distinctions between deductive and inductive reasoning, and practice in detecting formal and informal fallacies. Develop tools for distinguishing between and evaluating beliefs, opinions, claims, explanations, and arguments. A strong emphasis is instruction in writing which models the critical thinking knowledge and skills examined in the course.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am 