English - Writing Course Descriptions
ENGWR 41
Writing Skills
4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This writing course, designed to prepare the student for ENGWR 51, will focus on reading and writing as integrally related skills. Students will study and practice such things as reading comprehension, the writing process, critical thinking, creating clear and correct sentences as they develop the skills necessary to write a variety of focused, developed, organized paragraphs and/or short essays. Students will be responsible for writing multiple full-process paragraphs/essays. This course may be taken two times for credit. It may include a departmental proficiency test or portfolio assessment.
ENGWR 44
Basics of Sentence Structure
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course offers training in grammar, sentence building, correct usage, and punctuation. This course is recommended for students who wish to review basic principles of standard English as preparation or reinforcement of developmental writing for ENGWR 101 or college composition for ENGWR 300. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. This course may be taken two times for credit.
ENGWR 45
Basics of Vocabulary
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course is for vocabulary improvement, specializing in the study of prefixes and other word parts. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis. This course may be taken two times for credit with the recommendation of the instructor.
ENGWR 51
Developmental Writing
4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 41 or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This writing course, designed to prepare students for ENGWR 101, will focus on reading and writing as integrally related skills. Students will study and practice reading comprehension, the writing process, critical thinking, and creating clear and correct sentences as they develop skills necessary to write a variety of focused, developed, organized paragraphs and essays. Students will be responsible for writing at least six full-process essays. This course may be taken two times for credit. It may include a departmental final or portfolio assessment.
ENGWR 54
Writing Center: Basic Skills
.5-3 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: ENGWR 41 or 51.
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Individualized instructional modules designed to help the student acquire or improve writing skills in specific areas. Course offerings vary, depending upon the student's needs and abilities. A partial list includes the following: parts of speech, punctuation, and dictionary use (non-degree applicable modules). This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis. Writing modules may not be repeated for credit and are not substitutes for ENGWR 41, 51, 101, or 300, or for any of the ESL courses. Students may register up to the 14th week of the semester. Scheduling is flexible, to be agreed upon by the student and staff. This course may be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six units.
ENGWR 55
Fluency and Style in English Writing
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
Advisory: ENGWR 44
Hours: 27 hours LEC
This course offers further training in grammar, sentence building, correct usage, and punctuation. Students focus on developing fluency and style through sentence combining. Recommended for students who wish to continue to develop their understanding of standard English as preparation or reinforcement for ENGWR 101 or ENGWR 300. This course is graded on a pass/no pass basis. This course may be taken two times for credit.
ENGWR 101
College Writing
4 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 51, or ESLW 320, or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
This writing course, designed to prepare the student for ENGWR 300, will focus on reading and writing as integrally related skills. Students will study and practice such things as the writing process, summarizing, critical thinking, creating clear/varied correct sentences and incorporating sources as they develop the skills necessary to write a variety of focused, developed, organized essays. Students will be responsible for writing at least six full-process essays (500 word minimum). This course may be taken two times for credit. The course may include a departmental final.
ENGWR 299
Experimental Offering in English - Writing
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Hours: 9 hours LEC
ENGWR 300
College Composition
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 101 or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
General Education: AA/AS Area II (a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Instruction in critical thinking, reading and writing. The course is designed to help the student demonstrate, in both argumentative and expository prose, critical thinking, clear organization, precise diction, and appropriate style. Throughout the course, fluency and correctness are emphasized.
ENGWR 301
College Composition and Literature
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
ENGWR 301 offers the study of literature, with an emphasis on analytical reading and writing. It covers principles of argument and analysis, such as reasoning inductively and deductively. Assigned readings may include novels, short stories, poems, plays, and literary criticism. Essays written for the course (6,000 words minimum) generalize from the texts to present carefully reasoned arguments. At least one essay includes citations from secondary sources, documented according to current MLA format.
ENGWR 302
Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area II (b); CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 1B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is designed for students who have had ENGWR 300 and who desire further instruction in the techniques of effective critical thinking as expressed in written argument and in the major principles of advanced composition and rhetoric.
ENGWR 309
Documenting Research for College Composition
1 Unit
Prerequisite: ENGWR 101 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
Advisory: LIBR 318
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
This course provides a basic understanding of the principles and mechanics of documenting research while developing critical thinking skills by writing a researched argumentative essay that shows mastery of the Modern Language Association (MLA) documentation guidelines.
ENGWR 330
Writing for Publication
3 Units
Same As: JOUR 340
Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This is an introductory course in writing nonfiction for publication. Emphasis will be on developing a saleable magazine article; finding ideas; analyzing magazines; writing a query letter; researching and interviewing; organizing, writing and illustrating an article. Individual and class criticism of student work will be featured. This course is the same as JOUR 340, and only one may be taken for credit. See Cross-Listed Courses in the catalog.
ENGWR 331
Writing for Publication
3 Units
Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: ENGWR 330
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course offers a marketing approach to selling nonfiction writing. The course surveys consumer, general interest and specialty magazines, including trade journals, company publications, regional magazines and local markets. Activities will include the following: reporting on magazine categories; analysis of a variety of magazine article styles and types; writing and sending articles to the marketplace; individual and class criticism of student manuscripts. Emphasis will be placed on increasing freelance writing publication. The course may be taken two times for credit, with the understanding that many universities and four-year colleges place a nine-unit limit on transfer credit from advanced composition courses.
ENGWR 495
Independent Studies in English - Writing
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
ENGWR 499
Experimental Offering in English - Writing
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB