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English Course Sequence

English Composition Classes by Placement

Path 1: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H Placement

First Semester

Enroll in one of the following:

  • ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing1 (3 units)
  • ENGL C1000H: Academic Reading and Writing - Honors1 (3 units)

Second Semester

Enroll in one of the following:

  • ENGWR 301: College Composition and Literature2 (3 units)
  • ENGWR 481: Honors College Composition and Literature2 (3 units)
  • ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing2 (3 units)
  • ENGL C1001H: Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors2 (3 units)
  • 1 Satisfies local AA/AS and Cal-GETC 1A requirements. Transferable to UC/CSU – speak with a counselor for transfer information.
  • 2 Satisfies local AA/AS and Cal-GETC 1B requirements. Transferable to UC/CSU – speak with a counselor for transfer information.

Path 2: ENGL C1000/ENGWR 33 Combo Placement

First Semester

Students take a combination of courses designed to ensure their success. Enroll in both of the following:

  • ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing3 (3 units) and
  • ENGWR 33: Support for College Composition (2 units).
    • Each ENGWR 33 has its own required section of ENGL C1000.

Second Semester

Enroll in one of the following:

  • ENGWR 301: College Composition and Literature4 (3 units)
  • ENGWR 481: Honors College Composition and Literature4 (3 units)
  • ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing4 (3 units)
  • ENGL C1001H: Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors4 (3 units)
  • 3 Satisfies local AA/AS and Cal-GETC 1A requirements. Transferable to UC/CSU – speak with a counselor for transfer information.
  • 4 Satisfies local AA/AS and Cal-GETC 1B requirements. Transferable to UC/CSU – speak with a counselor for transfer information.

Skill Builder Courses

These are open-access courses that offer fine-tuning of writing and reading skills. Students can enroll in any open sections of these courses. These courses are non-degree applicable and non-transferable.

  • ENGWR 39: Basic Writing Skill Development
  • ENGWR 46: Individualized Writing Skills
  • ENGWR 47: Individualized Spelling Skills
  • ENGWR 48: Individualized Vocabulary Skills
  • ENGLB 71: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum and ENGWR 110: College Reading and Writing Skills

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