ENGL 1A - Reading and Composition

4 units
4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL 1 or ESL 53C with a minimum grade of C and ESL 52B with a minimum grade of C or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*

This course is designed to strengthen the students’ ability to read with understanding and discernment, to discuss assigned readings intelligently, and to write clearly. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to write an essay in which each paragraph relates to a controlling idea, has an introduction and conclusion, and contains primary and secondary support. College-level reading material will be assigned to provide the stimulus for class discussion and writing assignments, including a required research paper.

Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing English 1A, Reading and Composition is one course.