Surveys American fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War. Includes works of Bradstreet, Edwards, Franklin, Poe, Melville, Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman, Dickinson, Equiano, and Stowe. Prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. Recommended Prep: ENGL M01B or ENGL M01BH. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: SPCH M01.

Introduces foundational math concepts designed for students who have difficulty understanding and applying mathematical concepts. Incorporates strategies for addressing and overcoming math fears and supports learners who may have experienced a gap in their education. Covers basic operations with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Applies introductory math test-taking strategies and mnemonic skills for learning and recalling math operations that can be used in subsequent math courses. Utilizes various learning strategies to help students break down the barriers to learning mathematics. Note: Designed specifically for students with disabilities who are otherwise not yet able to benefit from general college classes even with appropriate academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services. Notes: To enroll in this course, students must have approval from the ACCESS office; please contact the ACCESS office if you’re interested in registering for this class.

Introduces strategies and skills to enhance academic success and personal growth for lifelong learning. Includes gaining self-awareness of personal responsibility, motivation, learning style preferences, career and life planning, goal setting, communication, stress reduction and the development of a self-management system. Integrates self-awareness through learning specific study strategies, including note taking, test taking, and research. Emphasizes critical thinking skills and engagement with resources on campus and in the community. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Instruction designed to meet the educational needs of students with or without disabilities.