This co-requisite course provides additional help and support for students enrolled in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing. The course will provide support instruction in areas of the ENGL C1000 curriculum where students tend to require more attention. It will allow for more concentrated efforts on the core elements of ENGL C1000. Field trips may be required. Corequisites: ENGL C1000. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course provides study of literature combined with instruction in critical thinking and composition. The course emphasizes understanding and writing about literature using principles of logical analysis, criticism, advocacy of ideas, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Students will examine assumptions upon which conclusions are based and recognize common logical errors of language and thought. Instruction is offered in advanced elements of style and organization. Application of critical thinking skills and logical methodology to the various literary genres will achieve a disciplined understanding of the material. Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or “P” or better. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. Transfer credit: CSU;UC.