Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size25 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteCollege-level composition (ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000H, ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3DescriptionPart 1 (CCN Identical): 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 (Local): Emphasis is placed on reading, evaluating, and writing argumentative prose. Students locate, evaluate and integrate outside sources into their writing assignments, which total at least 8,000 words for the semester. This course is intended for students majoring in English and all students interested in improving critical thinking and writing skills. (Formerly ENGL 205).Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm, Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:45pm 