ENGWR 51    Developmental Writing    4 Units

Prerequisite: One or more units of ENGWR 53 with "credit" grade, or placement through assessment.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 15.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on basic writing skills, emphasizing the connection between writing and reading. This course includes reading, studying and responding orally and in writing to short, nonfiction multicultural selections at an appropriate level. The course emphasizes the writing process and development of specific skills within the sentence, paragraph and essay forms in preparation for ENGWR 102 or 103. The course also emphasizes the reading process and development of comprehension skills. One or more hours may be required in the Learning Resource Center. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   H.Schneider          Natomas Inderkum C208 30822
TTh          11:00AM-01:05PM   LEC   J.Campanelli         Natomas Natomas N201 30823

ENGWR 53    Writing Center: Basic Writing Skills    .5-2 Units

Prerequisite: Placement through the assessment process or ESLR 50 and ESLW 50 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: BUSTEC 300 or CISC 300.
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course offers individualized instruction modules (mini English courses) that focus on improving basic writing skills, including familiarity with the writing process, sentence writing, and paragraph writing, as well as editing and proofreading. Course offerings vary depending on a student's needs and skill levels. Computers will be used to produce writing assignments. The same module may not be repeated for credit. This course is not a substitute for any other English course. Registration is open through the twelfth week of the semester. Credit/No Credit only. May be taken three times.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Howe               Natomas Natomas LRC  21238
Natomas Writing Center/Writing Across the Curriculum
The above class meets in the Learning Resource Center at the Natomas Center which is open Monday through Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm. It extends the services of the Writing Center to students needing assistance with writing assignments for all classes. Services include individual appointments and small group workshops. Students must enroll in ENGWR 53 at the Center to be able to get help at the Natomas Writing Center/WAC. Students should attend class the first day to sign up for an orientation. Group orientations will be scheduled frequently during the first three weeks of the semester and by special arrangement thereafter. For more information, visit the LRC or the English Area office.

TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Campanelli         Natomas Natomas LRC  21238
Natomas Writing Center/Writing Across the Curriculum
The above class meets in the Learning Resource Center at the Natomas Center which is open Monday through Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm. It extends the services of the Writing Center to students needing assistance with writing assignments for all classes. Services include individual appointments and small group workshops. Students must enroll in ENGWR 53 at the Center to be able to get help at the Natomas Writing Center/WAC. Students should attend class the first day to sign up for an orientation. Group orientations will be scheduled frequently during the first three weeks of the semester and by special arrangement thereafter. For more information, visit the LRC or the English Area office.

ENGWR 102    Proficient Writing    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 116.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course emphasizes topic selection, prewriting, organization of ideas, and development of introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs for expository and argumentative essays in preparation for ENGWR 300. It also includes the review and further development of sentence writing and editing skills and analysis of selected readings. One or more additional hours in the Learning Resource Center or Writing Across the Curriculum or Reading Across the Disciplines programs may be required. The course includes a departmental proficiency exam.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   K.McCleary           Natomas Inderkum A203 30825
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   D.DeFoe              Natomas Natomas N103 30827
TTh          07:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   TBA                  Natomas Inderkum A204 30828

ENGWR 104    Writing Center: Writing Skills    .5-2 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 1 unit of ENGWR 53 or placement through assessment process.
Advisory: BUSTEC 300 or CISC 300.
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course offers individualized instruction modules (mini English courses) that focus on improving writing skills, including intermediate to advanced sentence, paragraph, and essay writing, research paper writing, literary analysis, as well as editing and proofreading. Course offerings vary depending on a student's needs and skill levels. Computers will be used to produce writing assignments. The same module may not be repeated for credit. This course is not a substitute for any other English courses. Registration is open through the twelfth week of the semester. Credit/No Credit only. May be taken three times.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Howe               Natomas Natomas LRC  21240
Natomas Writing Center/Writing Across the Curriculum
The above class meets in the Learning Resource Center at the Natomas Center which is open Monday through Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm. This course offers individualized instruction modules (mini English courses) that focus on improving writing skills, including intermediate to advanced sentence, paragraph, and essay writing, research paper writing, literary analysis, as well as editing and proofreading. Course offerings vary depending on a student's needs and skill levels. Computers will be used to produce writing assignments. The same module may not be repeated for credit. This course is not a substitute for any other English courses. Registration is open through the twelfth week of the semester. Credit/No Credit only. May be taken three times.

TBA          TBA               LAB   J.Campanelli         Natomas Natomas LRC  21240
Natomas Writing Center/Writing Across the Curriculum
The above class meets in the Learning Resource Center at the Natomas Center which is open Monday through Thursday 11:30am-7:00pm. This course offers individualized instruction modules (mini English courses) that focus on improving writing skills, including intermediate to advanced sentence, paragraph, and essay writing, research paper writing, literary analysis, as well as editing and proofreading. Course offerings vary depending on a student's needs and skill levels. Computers will be used to produce writing assignments. The same module may not be repeated for credit. This course is not a substitute for any other English courses. Registration is open through the twelfth week of the semester. Credit/No Credit only. May be taken three times.

ENGWR 300    College Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 102 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 310 or 312.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course emphasizes writing, reading, and critical thinking skills essential for successful completion of a four-year college program. Writing assignments include expository and argumentative papers (6,500 words minimum for course). A research paper written in the MLA format is required. Works read and analyzed will include essays exhibiting a variety of structures and styles. One or more additional hours per week may be required in the Learning Resource Center or the Writing Across the Curriculum or Reading Across the Disciplines programs.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 17-Mar 16
TTh          06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   B.Scott              Natomas Inderkum C223 30847

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   K.McCleary           Natomas Natomas N103 30829
MW           03:30PM-04:50PM   LEC   H.Schneider          Natomas Natomas N101 30830
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   J.Breese             Natomas Natomas N203 30831
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   N.Bains              Natomas Inderkum A202 30832
F            05:30PM-08:40PM   LEC   K.McCleary           Natomas Inderkum A101 30833

ENGWR 301    College Composition and Literature    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 1B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: 1) This course offers further study and practice in analytical reading and writing. 2) It covers principles of logic such as reasoning inductively and deductively, recognizing logical fallacies, and suspending judgments. 3) Assigned readings include novels, short stories, poems, plays, biographies, and literary criticism. Essays written for the course (6,500 words minimum) generalize from the texts to present carefully reasoned arguments. At least one essay will include citations from secondary sources, documented according to current MLA format. Attendance at a live theatre production may be required. One or more additional hours per week in the Learning Resource Center or Writing Across the Curriculum or Reading Across the Disciplines programs may be required.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          06:00PM-09:10PM   LEC   B.Scott              Natomas Inderkum C223 17940

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   T.Logan              Natomas Natomas N103 30844
MW           02:00PM-03:20PM   LEC   D.DeFoe              Natomas Natomas N101 30845

ENGWR 302    Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: ENGRD 310
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 1B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course further develops analytical skills through writing and discussion. It examines methods by which people are persuaded to think, believe, and/or act. It also includes analyses of arguments or expressions of opinions for their validity and soundness. Finally, it focuses on critically assessing, developing, and effectively expressing opinions on issues, including cultural diversity. It emphasizes thinking clearly and organizing thought carefully by using principles of logic. The course includes writing a minimum of 6500 words.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   TBA                  Natomas Inderkum C203 30846