English
5 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 100
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Practice in expository and argumentative writing based on analytical reading and critical thinking is emphasized, as are topics such as methods of invention, organization and development, and the elements of style. Students who receive credit for ENGL C1000 may not also receive credit for ENGL C1000E.
ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3.50 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 100
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This course includes embedded support. Practice in expository and argumentative writing based on analytical reading and critical thinking is emphasized, as are topics such as methods of invention, organization and development, and the elements of style. This enhanced version of ENGL C1000 offers extra instruction, practice, and support to help students develop college-level composition skills. Students who receive credit for ENGL C1000E may not also receive credit for ENGL C1000.
ENGL C1001 Critical Thinking and Writing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- College-level composition (ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent or ESL 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ENGL 105
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 College Reading and Writing (C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. The course emphasizes an awareness of language and its implications through rhetorical and semiotic analysis of language in context, as well as an awareness of principles of classical argument in light of the traditions of rational thought.
ENGL C1002 Introduction to Literature
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent or ESL 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- C-ID ENGL 120
An introduction to fiction, poetry, drama, and other genres in literary form. Students will read and discuss assigned selections from various literary genres and examine themes, language, forms, techniques, and other strategies that influence the production and reception of literature.
ENGL C1003 Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4.00 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of college-level composition (ENGL C1000/ENGL C1000H/ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100) or equivalent or ESL 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- C-ID ENGL 110
Practice in writing essays about literature with emphasis on critical thinking, reading, and writing skills; principles of inductive and deductive reasoning; the relationship of language to logic; analysis, criticism, and advocation of ideas; methods of research; advanced elements of style and organization.