ENGL C1001 — 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. This course also examines how knowledge claims are constructed and validated across different disciplines, using texts that reflect an awareness of cultural diversity. Students analyze how social contexts shape both the creation and interpretation of arguments, engaging in inquiry-driven research and writing. The course emphasizes understanding diverse modes of inquiry to support students' development as writers across the curriculum. A minimum of 5,000 words of formal writing is required through various assignments, including drafts and informal writing, with feedback from peers and instructors.
Part of
- Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science
- Pre-Health Professions, Associate in Science
- Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Modern Policing, Associate in Science
- English, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- General Studies—Arts and Humanities, Associate in Arts
- General Studies—Liberal Studies, Associate in Arts
- Intercollegiate Athletics: 1-Year Certificate of Achievement
- Intercollegiate Athletics: 2-Year Certificate of Achievement
- Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Associate in Science
- Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts for Transfer