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We provide eight courses in our composition sequence: English M01A, English M01AH, English M01B, English M01BH, English M01C, English M01CH, English M02, and English M03.

Courses                                        

ENGL M01A -- 4 Units
English Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL M02 or completion of the assessment process.
Class Hours: 4 lecture

Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating rhetorical organization, range of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Applies to the Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (ENGL M01A and ENGL M01AH combined: maximum credit, one course). CAN: ENGL 2. IGETC AREA 1A

ENGL M01AH -- 4 Units
Honors: English Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL M02 with a grade of B or better or completion of the assessment process.
Class Hours: 4 lecture

Emphasizes expository writing and research, demonstrating rhetorical organization, range of diction, clear sentence and paragraph construction, and command of the conventions of English usage. Develops analytical and interpretive reading skills. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Applies to the Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (ENGL M01AH and ENGL M01A combined: maximum credit, one course). CAN: ENGL 2; ENGL SEQ A (ENGL M01A+M01B). IGETC AREA 1A

ENGL M01B -- 3 Units
Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Emphasizes critical thinking and writing skills in close textual analysis of issues and themes in fiction, poetry, and drama as well as in non-fictional literature and literary criticism. Reviews deductive and inductive reasoning, recognition and avoidance of logical fallacies, and relationships between language and meaning. Emphasizes detailed critical analysis. Applies to the Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (ENGL M01B and ENGL M01BH combined: maximum credit, one course). CAN: ENGL 4; ENGL SEQ A (ENGL M01A+MO1B). IGETC AREAS 1B or 3A

ENGL M01BH -- 3 Units
Honors Literature: Critical Thinking and Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH with grade of B or better
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Emphasizes critical thinking and writing skills in close textual analysis of issues and themes in fiction, poetry, drama as well as in non-fictional literature and literary criticism. Reviews deductive and inductive reasoning, recognition and avoidance of logical fallacies, and relationships between language and meaning. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Applies to the Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (ENGL M01BH and ENGL M01B combined: maximum credit, one course). CAN: ENGL 4; ENGL SEQ A (ENGL M01A+MO1B). IGETC AREA 1B or 3A

ENGL M01C -- 3 Units
Critical Thinking and Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Develops work in advanced levels of critical thinking, reading, and writing. Focuses on the development of logical reasoning as well as analytical and argumentative writing skills. Applies to the Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (ENGL M01C and ENGL M01CH combined: maximum credit, one course). IGETC AREA 1B

ENGL M01CH -- 3 Units
Honors: Critical Thinking and Composition
Prerequisite: ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH with a grade of B or better.
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Develops work in advanced levels of critical thinking, reading, and writing. Focuses on the development of logical reasoning as well as analytical and argumentative writing skills. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities. Applies to the Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC (ENGL M01CH and ENGL M01C combined: maximum credit, one course). IGETC AREA 1B

ENGL M02 -- 3 Units
Intro to College Writing
Class Hours: 3 lecture

Introduces college-level writing, focusing on composing clear, organized paragraphs and short essays. Stresses development and support of coherent central ideas with relevant reasoning and examples. Offers instruction in the writing process (preparation, organization, development, revision, editing) as well as grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Includes college-level reading and real-world applications. Applies to Associate Degree.

ENGL M03 -- 3 Units
Writing Skills
Class Hours: 3 lecture, 2 lab

Involves intensive practice in developing ideas, making clear statements and organizing information at the level of the paragraph. Emphasizes grammar, spelling, vocabulary building, sentence structure and composing strategies for short writings. Requires word processing in a computer lab. May be taken two (2) times for credit. Does not apply toward a degree.

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Moorpark College
English Department
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Phone: (805) 378-1400 x1839 or x1866
Fax: (805) 378-1565 (Humanities Division)

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