Critical Thinking and Writing

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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 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. Emphasis is on exploring persuasive writing strategies while identifying assumptions and biases that shape our thinking and beliefs. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: ENGL C1001, C1001H, 2MC, 2MCH combined: maximum credit, 1 course. CAB GE A2, Cal-GETC 1B. C-ID: ENGL 105.