ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing

    Recent Professors
    Ryan F. Murphy, Cassandra A. Amaya, Lisa M. Dela Cusack, Jeffrey C. Douglas, Frank X. Alanis, Maureen A. Roe, Lynnette E. Beers-McCormick, Toren M. Wallace and 10 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    28 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/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
    Part 1: 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: Additional emphasis will be on logical reasoning and analytical skills necessary for critical writing. The course will include studying established argumentative methods and models and applying them to contemporary issues. Formerly: ENGL103, Critical Thinking and Writing (2024)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:15am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 10:15am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–3:35pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–10:05am