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ENGL 1B

COMPOSITION, CRITICAL READING & THINKING THROUGH LITERATURE · 5 units · used in 450 transfer pathways

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About this course

Further development in the technique and practice of analytical, critical, and argumentative writing through critical reading of literature. Course focuses on literary works from major genres to promote appreciation of literature and represent a broad spectrum of opinions and ideas, writing styles, and cultural experiences. Formal instruction in composition and critical thinking.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC
ENGL 1BCOMPOSITION, CRITICAL READING & THINKING THROUGH LITERATUREOpen10 sections · 67 seats reported · 6 instructors
  • CRN 20038 · 01Svetich · TTh 10 AM-12:15 PM · 6502Open · 8
  • CRN 20106 · 05Escamilla · TTh 8 AM-10:15 AM · 6201Open · 22
  • CRN 20107 · 06Escamilla · MW 1:30 PM-3:45 PM · 6503Full · 0
  • CRN 20114 · 04King · MW 8 AM-10:15 AM · 6201Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 20305 · 02Svetich · TTh 1:30 PM-3:45 PM · 6502Open · 17
  • CRN 21469 · 03Herman · MW 10 AM-12:15 PM · 6502Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 21470 · 07Escamilla · MW 10 AM-12:15 PM · 6503Open · 20
  • CRN 21471 · 19Svetich · TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0
  • CRN 22066 · 08Negus · TTh 4 PM-6:15 PM · 6506Waitlist · 0
  • CRN 22067 · 18Mills · TBA TBA · ONLINEFull · 0

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

  • One of the following: ENGL C1000
  • orC1000H
  • orESLL 26ADVANCED COMPOSITION & READING

Catalog wording: “One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26.

Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ENGL 1BH.

Transfer pathways that use ENGL 1B

ASSIST maps ENGL 1B to a requirement in 450 published pathways from Foothill College — 24 shown.

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