ENGL 1000
Academic Reading and Writing
Course Description
Part 1: 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. Part 2: This course introduces students to university-level reading and writing, with an emphasis on analysis. Students will closely examine a variety of texts (personal, popular, literary, professional, academic) from culturally diverse traditions. Students will practice common rhetorical strategies used in academic writing and compose clear, well-organized, and well-developed essays with varying purposes and differing audiences, from personal to academic.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28626 | ENGL 1000 | 01S | M·W···· | 10:30 AM-12:20 PM | Brian Malone | L66 |
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-12.
Footnote:
ENGL 1A.1SQ: This class is part of the Pride Learning Community, designed to help students succeed through community-building, linked classes and LGBTQ+ focused curriculum. This is a HYBRID class that has both online and ON CAMPUS attendance requirements. Requires concurrent enrollment in HUMI 001.1S (26387) and COUN 005.1S (27768). For more information, contact Huy Le at lehuy@fhda.edu. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Formerly
- (Formerly ENGL D001A/EWRT D001A.)
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitations on Enrollment
- Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.
- Entrance Skills
- Eligibility for college-level composition as determined by college assessment or other appropriate methods.