Descriptions of English composition courses and sequences offered at Delta College.
English C1000: Reading and Composition
English C1000 (formerly English 1A) is a transfer-level composition class comparable to freshman English courses in colleges and universities across the United States. This course emphasizes college-level reading and writing skills, including the skills needed to write a documented research essay. Taking English C1000 during your first semester in college or in high school is highly recommended.
English C1000E: Reading and Composition with Support
English C1000E (formerly known as English 2A) is a combined lecture and lab course designed to provide additional support at the transfer level. The professor and academic coaches provide feedback and assistance, and on-campus sections are scheduled in rooms with computers for hands-on writing and research. Although lab activities vary, the primary focus is the development of students’ academic writing skills. Note: This class is an alternative to English C1000.
English 1B: College Composition and Literature; OR
English C1001: Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking
After completing English C1000 or C1000E, students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university take either English 1B or English C1001. Both of these courses emphasize the development of critical thinking skills through reading, discussion, and college-level writing. English 1B focuses on the analysis of culturally diverse works of literature, while English C1001 focuses on the principles of logic and the development of students’ ability to analyze, reason, and apply critical thinking in writing.
ESL 59: Advanced College Reading/Writing for Multilingual Students II
This combined lecture and lab course prepares students in the ESL program for success in English C1000 or English C1000E. This class is intended only for students in the ESL program. Students interested in joining the ESL program should take the ESL guided self-placement.
Note: This class can be helpful for English Language Learners, but all students have the right to take English C1000 or English C1000E without a preparatory course.