ENGL 120 - Introduction to College Reading and Composition II

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College of Marin

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(3.0 Units) (Prerequisite: English 98 or 98SL or English Placement Test. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour weekly.) Students sharpen their skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking to improve reading comprehension and to develop composing techniques for effective academic writing. This course is designed to prepare students for success in college level academic reading and writing, emphasis being placed upon thinking clearly and logically and upon the construction of cogent arguments. Students also review such matters as standard usage, appropriate diction, punctuation, grammar, and ways to achieve variety in sentence structure within the context of the essay. Assignments show the interconnection among readings, personal experience, observation, and class discussion. Requires one hour weekly of guided practice in the Writing Center. This course can be offered in a distance learning, online, or hybrid format. (CSU) AA/AS Area D

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3.00

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Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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