Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIn this course, students are introduced to works by diverse authors and major literary genres, developing close reading and analytical writing skills. Students also develop appreciation for and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Students will study expository and argumentative writing directed toward an analysis of ideas and concepts from a wide variety of literature which includes works from those of all genders and sexual orientations, as well as works from writers around the world in a variety of literary and cultural traditions (sometimes called Western and non-Western cultures). Students will develop an understanding of a wide variety of perspectives and cultures from a study of literary works that address the critical concepts of civilizations, such as philosophy, art, and religion. These studies will foster a fundamental humanizing perspective that develops the whole person. This course was formerly known as ENGL 001B : English Composition.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:45am–12:05pm, Tue Thu 9:15am–10:35am 