ENGWR 40    Writing Skills    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ENGWR 49 or a grade of "P" in ENGWR 49 in a previous semester.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 11.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This basic writing course offers individualized and group instruction for students who need concentrated work on developing their writing skills. Each student writes a minimum of 1,500 words divided into at least six writing assignments (including a minimum of two in-class writings). Reading is used to stimulate writing. Principles of basic grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are included, as well as effective sentence structure and basic formal paragraph development. Students must have passed ENGWR 49 with a grade of "P" or be enrolled concurrently in ENGWR 49.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   R.Ikegami            SCC MAIN RHS 311     26636
Computer-assisted; typing skills highly recommended
On-Campus

TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Ikegami            SCC MAIN RHS 311     26638
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Knorr              SCC MAIN BUS 145     26640
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   C.Waggoner           SCC MAIN BUS 145     26642
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   C.Koloski            SCC MAIN RHS 307     29104
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   J.Hawthorne          SCC MAIN BUS 145     27844
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   E.Imagine            SCC MAIN LRC 121     27038
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   J.Hawthorne          SCC MAIN BUS 145     29106
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   S.Dalton             SCC MAIN RHS 208     26644
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   E.Imagine            SCC MAIN RHS 307     29108
On-Campus

TTh          08:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   C.Marks              West Sac WSC 200     28738
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.


All students in ENGWR 40 must also register for one section of ENGWR 49.


Non-degree Applicable

ENGWR 49    Developmental English Skills    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course offers practice in basic grammar, punctuation, usage, spelling, and sentence writing skills. ENGWR 49 is a co-requisite of ENGWR 40. However, the course is also open to other students seeking help to improve their grammar, punctuation, usage, spelling, and sentence writing skills. Students complete a required number of quizzes designed to reflect their mastery of specific writing skills. This course is taken for a Pass/No Pass grade.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   L.Gary               SCC MAIN RHS 332     28076
MW           08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 332     29424
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   J.Knorr              SCC MAIN RHS 332     28078
MW           09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   T.Miner              SCC MAIN RHS 332     28074
F            09:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   A.Joy                SCC MAIN RHS 332     29426
MW           10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   T.Miner              SCC MAIN RHS 332     29422
TTh          10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   A.Joy                SCC MAIN RHS 332     28740
MW           11:00AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Pickrel            SCC MAIN RHS 332     30732
MW           12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   L.Gary               SCC MAIN RHS 332     29428
TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   L.Gary               SCC MAIN RHS 332     30186
MW           02:00PM-02:50PM   LEC   A.Michaels           SCC MAIN RHS 332     30188
TTh          03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   C.Koloski            SCC MAIN RHS 332     28080
TTh          05:00PM-05:50PM   LEC   N.Williams           SCC MAIN RHS 332     28082
On-Campus

TTh          10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   C.Marks              West Sac WSC 200     29298
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ENGWR 50    Developmental Writing    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 40 with a grade of "C" or better and ENGWR49 (Developmental English Skills) with a grade of "P," or placement through the SCC assessment process.
Corequisite: ENGWR 59 or a grade of "P" in ENGWR 59 in a previous semester.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 110 and/or ENGLB 55
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This developmental writing course offers individualized and group instruction for students who need to improve their ability to write increasingly complex and varied formal paragraphs and to advance to the writing of short essays. Each student writes a minimum 2,500 words divided into at least twelve writing assignments (formal and informal, to include paragraphs, short essays, and at least three (3) in-class, timed writings). Principles of basic grammar, effective sentence structure, formal paragraph, and short essay development are included. Reading is used to stimulate writing. Students must have passed ENGWR 59 or be enrolled concurrently in ENGWR 59.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   C.Pickrel            SCC MAIN RHS 208     26646
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   J.Romano             SCC MAIN RHS 208     28086
TTh          07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 222     30154
F            07:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   R.Leibrock           SCC MAIN RHS 208     29516
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   E.Fenton             SCC MAIN RHS 307     30526
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   M.Patton             SCC MAIN RHS 311     26830
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 208     26832
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   S.Jackson            SCC MAIN T03 1       26842
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Waggoner           SCC MAIN RHS 307     26834
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   C.Rose               SCC MAIN RHS 307     26838
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   K.Arosteguy          SCC MAIN LRC 121     30864
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   A.Joy                SCC MAIN RHS 307     26840
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   C.Waggoner           SCC MAIN RHS 222     31624
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LEC   S.Jackson            SCC MAIN RHS 208     27488
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Thomas-Val         SCC MAIN RHS 331     27846
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   J.Thomas-Val         SCC MAIN RHS 331     27778
On-Campus

MW           09:30AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Dana               Downtown DT 104      29282
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

ENGWR 59    Intermediate English Skills    2 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 40 with a grade of "C" or better and ENGWR 49 with a grade of "P"; or placement through the assessment process.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course offers an introduction to intermediate grammar, punctuation, and sentence-writing skills. Students take this course concurrently with ENGWR 50. This course is also open to students enrolled in ENGWR 100 or ENGWR 300 and to other students seeking to improve their writing and/or grammar skills. This course is taken for a Pass/No Pass grade.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   R.Ikegami            SCC MAIN RHS 331     28088
MW           08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   D.Heimer             SCC MAIN RHS 331     28090
MW           09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 331     28092
MW           09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   R.Ikegami            SCC MAIN RHS 331     28094
TTh          09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   A.Michaels           SCC MAIN BUS 145     29522
MW           10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   S.Leung-Crawford     SCC MAIN RHS 331     28096
TTh          10:00AM-10:50AM   LEC   M.Patton             SCC MAIN BUS 145     28100
MW           11:00AM-11:50AM   LEC   S.Passal             SCC MAIN RHS 331     28098
TTh          11:00AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 332     28102
TTh          11:00AM-11:50AM   LEC   M.Patton             SCC MAIN BUS 145     28114
F            11:00AM-01:05PM   LEC   D.Armstrong          SCC MAIN RHS 332     28108
TTh          12:00PM-12:50PM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 332     30156
MW           01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   S.Leung-Crawford     SCC MAIN RHS 332     28104
TTh          02:00PM-02:50PM   LEC   T.Myers              SCC MAIN RHS 332     28110
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   S.Jackson            SCC MAIN RHS 332     30184
TTh          04:00PM-04:50PM   LEC   T.Myers              SCC MAIN RHS 332     28112
MW           05:00PM-05:50PM   LEC   D.Stimers            SCC MAIN RHS 332     28106
MW           07:00PM-07:50PM   LEC   D.Stimers            SCC MAIN RHS 332     28116
On-Campus

MW           11:05AM-11:55AM   LEC   M.Dana               Downtown DT 104      29284
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

ENGWR 100    College Writing    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 with a grade of "C" or better; and ENGWR 59 with a "P" or placement through the SCC assessment process.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 310, ENGRD 110, and/or ENGLB 55; concurrent enrollment in ENGWR 59; concurrent enrollment in LIBR 318.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a)
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This writing course uses individual and group instruction to help students improve critical thinking and writing skills. Each student writes a minimum of 6,000 words including at least two in-class midterms and a departmental final exam. Writing assignments are often based on analysis of readings. The course prepares students for college composition.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
TTh          05:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   D.Starkey            Downtown DT 104      29272
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

ENGWR 300    College Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the SCC assessment process.
Advisory: LIBR 318; Concurrent enrollment in ENGWR 59; completion of ENGRD 310 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A; AA/AS Writing Competency
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This writing course emphasizes reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that are essential for successful completion of a four-year college program. Students write a minimum of 6,500 words divided among 6-8 essays, including at least one research paper and one inclass essay. This course satisfies the writing competency requirement for graduation.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
TTh          05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   R.Gmelin             Downtown DT 101      29276
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

ENGWR 301    College Composition and Literature    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a); AA/AS Area I; CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 1B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: ENGWR 301 is an introduction to critical thinking and writing about work in the four major genres of literature: poetry, drama, short story, and novel. In the course, students: 1) further their study and practice in analytical reading and writing; 2) cover principles of logic such as inductive and deductive reasoning, recognizing logical fallacies, and suspending judgment; 3) learn to apply the conventions of literary criticism and to analyze, interpret, and explicate literary works. Students are required to write a minimum of 6,000 words presenting reasoned arguments of literary texts.

ENGWR 302    Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 300 or 480 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: LIBR 318
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a); AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 1B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course develops composition skills at the advanced level as well as analytical skills through writing, reading, and discussion. It examines methods by which people are persuaded to think, believe, and/or act. It also includes analyzing arguments or expressions of opinions for their validity and soundness and evaluating outside sources. Finally, it focuses on critically assessing, developing, supporting, and effectively expressing opinions on issues. It emphasizes thinking clearly and organizing thought carefully in writing by using principles of logic. This course includes writing a minimum of 6,500 words.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
TTh          05:30PM-08:50PM   LEC   R.Gmelin             Downtown DT 101      29280
Off-Campus - Downtown Center, 1209 4th Street, Sacramento.

ENGWR 330    Writing for Publication    3 Units

Same As: JOUR 340
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course in writing non-fiction for publication. Emphasis will be on developing a saleable magazine article; finding ideas; analyzing magazines; writing a query letter; researching and interviewing; organizing, writing, and illustrating an article. Credit may be awarded for ENGWR 330 or JOUR 340, but not both.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Haag               SCC MAIN T03 1       26558
On-Campus

ENGWR 384    Mass Media and Society    3 Units

Same As: COMM 351 and JOUR 310
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320 with a "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D4; IGETC Area 4G
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an interdisciplinary course exploring aspects of communication and the impact of mass media on the individual and society. The survey includes basic communication models, books, magazines, newspapers, recordings, movies, radio, television, advertising, public relations, the Internet, theories of communication, relationships between mass media and business and government, and processes and effects from a social science perspective. (Credit may be awarded for COMM 351, ENGWR 384 or JOUR 310.)

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Heimer             SCC MAIN T03 1       30046
On-Campus

Schedule: Other Term, Aug 26-Dec 16
MW           02:45PM-04:05PM   LEC   D.Blunk              Off Campus Davis    28750
Off-Campus - Valley Oak, 1400 East 8th Street, Davis, Room 15.

ENGWR 480    Honors College Composition    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 100 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement through the assessment process. Students must also be eligible for admission to the Honors Program.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(a); CSU Area A2; IGETC Area 1A; AA/AS: Writing Competency
Enrollment Limitation: Eligibility for the Honors Program.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course offers the honors student a challenging course that will develop skills in composition and critical thinking. Students will analyze essays exhibiting a variety of structures and styles, and write a minimum of 8,500 words divided among at least five essays. Students will write carefully reasoned, stylistically sophisticated, properly documented essays of varying lengths. Students also lead discussions, workshops rough drafts, and may collaborate on presentations or projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Doersch            SCC MAIN RHS 307     27028
Web-enhanced
On-Campus