ENGL 001B - Critical Thinking Through Literature

    Recent Professors
    Jess Lerma, Sherri Harvey, Wilson Miller, Sam Fleischer, Nicole Cuttler, Jennifer Wagner, Christina Stevenson, Rebecca Cisneros-Diaz and 12 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    English 001B introduces students to literary analysis with an emphasis on critical thinking, close reading, and analytical writing skills. Engaging discussions on representative works from major genres, this course promotes appreciation and critical understanding of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of literature. Students have an opportunity to read, discuss, and compose analytic essays about literary texts (such as short fiction, poetry, drama, and novels) from diverse cultures. Instructors offer information about formal and informal fallacies of language and thought, and the principles of inductive and deductive reasoning. The course develops proficiency in research skills, literary criticism, and the composition of essays totaling 6000 words that synthesize multiple sources.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:55pm, Tue Thu 10:55am–12:20pm