ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing (formerly ENGL 201)

    Recent Professors
    mbean@riohondo.edu, mmarkossian@riohondo.edu, jrfernandez@riohondo.edu, wcurington@riohondo.edu, arhodes@riohondo.edu, algarcia@riohondo.edu, bsalazar@riohondo.edu, meckstrom@riohondo.edu and 16 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    18–28 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 College-level composition (ENGL C1000/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL C1001
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. [Part 2] This advanced composition course is open to all students who have successfully completed ENGL C1000 and expect to transfer to four-year institutions. In the course, students learn classical critical thinking concepts and decision-making and problem-solving skills applicable to real-world scenarios by engaging with current issues using argumentative and research techniques. Students also read and write extensively while applying critical thinking skills and research techniques, demonstrating these abilities in advanced composition as they research and write a series of argumentative essay that demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, evaluate positions, and argue persuasively through clear, concise prose. The course's writing workshop component is designed to assist students in improving and refining their writing and language skills: in writing workshop students undertake activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Additionally, students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am