ENGL V01B - Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature

    Recent Professors
    Eric Martinsen, John Guelcher, Amanda Martin, Gabriel Arquilevich, Elizabeth Kraus, Abigail Michelini, Jaclyn Walker, Sebastien DeClerck and 23 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    25–27 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 with grade of C or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL V01B
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    This course introduces representative works from major literary genres and offers instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing, critical thinking, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation through the study of literary works. This course develops students’ close reading and analytical writing skills and promotes appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature.
    Usually Held
    Wed 10:00am–11:15am, Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon 10:00am–11:15am, Mon 11:30am–12:45pm