Composition is the primary English class offered at Grossmont College. Our varied curriculum is designed to serve the needs of learners at all skill levels and includes courses with emphasis in reading, critical thinking, basic skills, and accelerated learning. For more information, contact Department Co-Chairs Alan Traylor at alan.traylor@gcccd.edu or Michelle Crooks at michelle.crooks@gcccd.edu.
(See our Project Success page to learn about English courses with links to courses in other Departments and Programs such as History, Ethnic Studies, and Counseling.)
3 units, 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab
Prerequisite: None.
This first semester transfer-level composition course is designed to develop critical reading and writing skills essential to academic inquiry across the disciplines. Based on analysis and evaluation of texts, and in response to particular audiences and purposes, students will construct expository and argumentative papers, including an extended argument, which synthesizes, integrates, and acknowledges multiple sources. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College A1; CSU A2; IGETC 1A. Transfers to: CSU, UC
1 unit, 1 hour lecture/lab
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: English 120 (*Each section of English 020 requires concurrent enrollment in a specific cross-listed section of English 120; consult Schedule of Classes for details.)
This course is designed to review and reinforce the skills necessary to be successful in English 120: College Composition and Reading (i.e., freshman composition). Students will study the elements and principles of composition through the practice of editing and revising narrative, expository, and argumentative essays. Students will also be introduced to effective reading skills and strategies necessary for the reading of college level material. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. Nondegree applicable.
3 units, 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in English 120 or ESL 122 or equivalent
This course is designed to develop critical thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level achieved in English 120. The course will focus on the development of logical reasoning and analytical and argumentative writing skills. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College A1; CSU A3; IGETC 1B. Transfers to: CSU, UC