ENGWR 39    Basic Writing Skill Development    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 16; or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in improving basic writing skills. It includes writing simple, compound and complex sentences as well as composing basic paragraphs. This class may be offered as a writing module in the Reading/Writing Center or in the English Center. Successful completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for enrollment in English Writing 41.

Schedule: Other Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Leland             El Dorado EDC C213   31680
This class is offered in The English Center, located in Building C, room 213 at the El Dorado Center in Placerville. The center is open daily 9:00am to 2:00pm, and Tuesday evenings 5:00pm to 8:00pm during Fall 2009. Phone Number: 530-642-5686.

ENGWR 41    Writing Skills    4 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 39; or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This writing course will focus on single and multi-paragraph or short essay writing skills. Students will study and practice such things as the writing process, topic sentences, critical thinking, critical reading, creating clear and correct sentences, and developing the skills necessary to write focused, developed, organized paragraphs and short essays. Students will be responsible for writing a total of 2750 words. This course is designed to prepare the student for ENGWR 51.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-12:35PM   LEC   A.Bradford           El Dorado EDC C101   23104
TTh          05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   D.Siegfried          El Dorado EDC A213   23834

ENGWR 42    Spelling    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Description: This course consists of phonetic principles and basic spelling rules with intensive practice in their application. A unit of credit is awarded for each 18 hours of instruction. This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis. ENGWR 42 may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Leland             El Dorado EDC C213   24010
This class is offered in The English Center, located in Building C, room 213 at the El Dorado Center in Placerville. The center is open daily 9:00am to 2:00pm, and Tuesday evenings 5:00pm to 8:00pm during Fall 2009. Phone Number: 530-642-5686.

ENGWR 44    Basics of Sentence Structure    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course offers training in grammar, sentence building, correct usage, and punctuation. Recommended for students who wish to review basic principles of standard English as preparation or reinforcement for ENGWR 101 or ENGWR 300. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. May be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Leland             El Dorado EDC C213   23114
This class is offered in The English Center, located in Building C, room 213 at the El Dorado Center in Placerville. The center is open daily 9:00am to 2:00pm, and Tuesday evenings 5:00pm to 8:00pm during Fall 2009. Phone Number: 530-642-5686.

ENGWR 45    Basics of Vocabulary    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course is for vocabulary improvement, specializing in the study of prefixes and other word parts. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. May be taken two times for credit with the recommendation of the instructor.

Schedule: Other Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Leland             El Dorado EDC C213   23116
This class is offered in The English Center, located in Building C, room 213 at the El Dorado Center in Placerville. The center is open daily 9:00am to 2:00pm, and Tuesday evenings 5:00pm to 8:00pm during Fall 2009. Phone Number: 530-642-5686.

ENGWR 51    Developmental Writing    4 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 41 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This writing course, designed to prepare students for ENGWR 101, will focus on short essay and paragraph writing, using related readings that help develop critical reading skills. Students will study and practice the writing process, critical reading and thinking skills, and creating clear and correct sentences as they develop skills necessary to write a variety of focused, developed, organized paragraphs and essays. Students will be responsible for writing at least five full-process essays.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   D.Larry-Kearney      El Dorado EDC C217   23122

ENGWR 101    College Writing    4 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 51 or ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a)
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This writing course, designed to meet writing proficiency requirements for graduation and to prepare the student for ENGWR 300, will focus on reading and writing as integrally related skills. Students will study and practice such things as the writing process, summarizing, critical thinking, creating clear/varied correct sentences and incorporating sources as they develop the skills necessary to write a variety of focused, developed, organized essays. Students will be responsible for writing at least six full-process essays (500 word minimum per essay).

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:15AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Larry-Kearney      El Dorado EDC C214   23132
MW           10:30AM-12:35PM   LEC   J.Hawley             El Dorado EDC C214   23134
TTh          10:30AM-12:35PM   LEC   L.Malloy             El Dorado EDC A203   24016
MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   A.Bradford           El Dorado EDC A212   23136

ENGWR 300    College Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 101 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Instruction in critical thinking, reading and writing. The course is designed to help the student demonstrate, in both argumentative and expository prose, critical thinking, clear organization, precise diction, and appropriate style. Throughout the course, fluency and correctness are emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   K.Cox                El Dorado EDC A211   23682
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Larry-Kearney      El Dorado EDC C217   23154



MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Hawley             El Dorado EDC A211   23156
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   T.Rauschkolb         El Dorado EDC C101   23158
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   B.Robinson           El Dorado EDC A212   23160
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Lockhart           El Dorado EDC A212   23162
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   A.Knudson            El Dorado EDC A211   23164
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   S.Lockhart           El Dorado EDC C217   23684

ENGWR 301    College Composition and Literature    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area A3; CSU Area C; IGETC Area 1B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course offers study and practice in critical reading of and analytical writing about literature. Students read fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and criticism from diverse cultural sources and perspectives. With a minimum of six critical essays totaling 8000 words, and the use of relevant external sources, students analyze, criticize, advocate ideas, reason inductively and deductively, and reach evaluative conclusions based on evidence and sound inferences derived from their close readings of literary texts.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   T.Rauschkolb         El Dorado EDC C214   24216

ENGWR 302    Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking    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: This course is designed for students who have had ENGWR 300 and who desire further instruction in the techniques of effective critical thinking as expressed in written argument and by the major principles of advanced composition and rhetoric.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   J.Hawley             El Dorado EDC A201   23868
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   N.Oliver             El Dorado EDC A214   23178