TransfermaticENGL at Taft College

    ENGL 1600 - Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature

    Recent Professors
    Danielle M. Kerr, Jacquelyn White, Lauren Gibson Poss, Sarah L. Long, Geoffrey Dyer, William M. Devine, Christopher Chung-Wee
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    6.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite Prerequisite: Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent, or ENGL 1502.; 64 hours lecture. 128 Outside of class hours. (192 Total Students Learning Hours)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL 1600
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    In this course, students receive instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing. Students develop critical thinking, close reading and literary analysis skills, research strategies, information literacy, and knowledge of accurate documentation through the study of diverse literary works from a variety of literary genres, developing an appreciation for literature . (formerly ENGL 1600)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:10am–10:00am, Mon 6:10pm–9:00pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:00pm, Mon Wed Fri 10:30am–11:20am