Critical Thinking and Writing

In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Develops advanced skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Focuses primarily on the analysis and evaluation of non-fiction works to develop logical reasoning as well as analytical and argumentative writing skills. Prerequisites: College-level composition (ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH or ENGL C1000E or C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.