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First-Year Writing Course Options
- English 102+103 - Stretch English
A two-semester sequence for satisfying Area A, the Written Communication Requirement. Students work with one instructor and the same cohort for the full year. - English 104 - Accelerated English
This is the one-semester course for satisfying Area A, the Written Communication Requirement. The content and curriculum are identical to English 102+103 but condensed into one semester.
Comparing options
Similarities
- Teach the same curriculum
- Provide opportunities to write in several genres
- Build a writing portfolio to show a wide range of written work
- Fulfill the General Education Area A Written Communication requirement
Differences
- The pace of material covered. English 102+103 is completed in two semesters and English 104 is completed in one.
Benefits of English 102+103
- The courses spread over two semesters, allowing students to process new and complex material
- More personalized instruction and generally a smaller class size
- Both classes are taken with the same instructor and group of students
Benefits of English 104
- Single semester course
- Can be taken concurrently with ENGL110 for supplemental instruction
Optional Supplemental Instruction for ENGL102, ENGL103, and/or ENGL104:
English 110 - Academic Literacies Support and Seminar
All students have the option of enrolling in English 110, a two-unit supplemental instruction course. This class doesn’t give homework assignments and provides additional instructional support, time to write, and one-on-one help with assignments.
