Composition, Grammar, and Writing Classes

ENGLISH A MECHANICS AND BASIC COMPOSITION

Units: 3
Prerequisite: Placement by matriculation assessment process OR completion of English 501 with a grade of “C” or better
Hours: 3 lecture

Reviews essay organization and development, sentence structure, usage, punctuation, and mechanics. Includes writing a variety of paragraphs, essays and other assign­ments to a minimum of 4000 words. A departmental proficiency essay exam is required for successful comple­tion. For students who need review to become eligible for English 1A.

ENGLISH 1A INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION

Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Placement by matriculation assessment pro­cess OR completion of English A or E.S.L. 30W with a grade of “C” or better
Hours: 3 lecture/discussion

Study of the essay, with the concurrent development of rhetorical skills necessary to critical reading and effec­tive writing. (CAN ENGL 2)(With English 1B, CAN ENGL SEQ A)

ENGLISH 1B CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE

Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Completion of English 1A or E.S.L. 40W with a grade of “C” or better
Hours: 3 lecture

Critical thinking and writing about literature. Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills applicable to the analysis of prose, poetry, drama, and criticism from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. Emphasis on the techniques and principles of effective written argu­ment. Some research required. (CAN ENGL 4) (With English 1A, CAN ENGL SEQ A)

ENGLISH 1C CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Completion of English 1A or E.S.L. 40W with a grade of “C” or better
Hours: 3 lecture

Critical thinking and writing across the curriculum. Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as they apply to textual analysis of primary and secondary, essays, articles, and book-length works from a range of academic and cultural contexts. Emphasis on the tech­niques and principles of effective written argument in research-based writing across the curriculum.

ENGLISH 2 STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH

Units: 3 Transfer: CSU/UC
Prerequisite: Completion of English 1A with a grade of “C” or better
Hours: 3 lecture

Study of structure of English grammar, especially relating to writing. Introduction to terminology and structure of traditional grammar; analysis of standard rules for agree­ment, punctuation, pronoun reference, etc.; introduction to history of English language and varied methods of language acquisition among culturally diverse populations. For students who plan to teach or who are particularly interested in grammar as it relates to writing. Intended to meet CSUS requirement for Liberal Studies major.

ENGLISH 7 TUTORING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN READING (ALSO ED. 7)

Units: 3 Transfer: CSU
Prerequisite: Completion of English 50 with a grade of “C” or better or placement by matriculation assessment
Hours: 5 (2 lecture, 3 laboratory)

An opportunity to learn and practice basic methods of tutoring elementary school children in reading. Combines lecture/discussion with field experience doing extensive tutoring at local elementary school. Negative TB test and fingerprint clearance required. Satisfies one of the two required field experience courses for the CSUS Blended Teacher Preparation Program.

ENGLISH 12 WRITING IN THE WORKPLACE

Units: 3 Transfer: CSU
Prerequisite: Placement by matriculation assessment pro­cess OR completion of English A or E.S.L. 30W with a grade of “C” or better
Hours: 3 lecture

Principles and practices of workplace writing. Includes organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for the workplace, such as letters, memos, summaries, trip, incident, and progress reports, instructions, and graphs.

ENGLISH 501 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING

Units: 4 (Non-Degree Credit)
Hours: 5 (3 lecture, 2 activity)

Focuses on basic writing skills through practice in writing and reading. Includes reading, studying and responding in writing to short, nonfiction selections from a variety of sources at a level appropriate to the course. Emphasizes the writing process leading to development of skills in writing sentences, single paragraphs, and multi-paragraph assignments. Designed for students who need review prior to enrolling in English A.

ENGLISH 510 WRITING FOR PROFICIENCY

Units: 1 (Non-Degree Credit)
Hours: As scheduled for a total of 18 lecture hours

Review and practice in understanding writing assign­ments; structuring and developing paragraphs and essays; editing and correcting errors in grammar and mechanics. Credit/No Credit Grading.