ENGL 1000
Academic Reading and Writing
Course Description
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. Part 2: This course introduces students to university-level reading and writing, with an emphasis on analysis. Students will closely examine a variety of texts (personal, popular, literary, professional, academic) from culturally diverse traditions. Students will practice common rhetorical strategies used in academic writing and compose clear, well-organized, and well-developed essays with varying purposes and differing audiences, from personal to academic.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39410 | ENGL 1000 | 13Q | M·W···· | 11:30 AM-01:20 PM | Alex Giardino | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
ENGL 1000.13Q: (Previously EWRT 1A) This section is for students with a LART 250 and ENGL 1000 placement and requires concurrent enrollment in LART 250.13Q (CRN 36744). Open to all students but required for students with a high school GPA below 2.59. Students who place directly into ENGL 1000 should search for a section without the "Q" designation. For assistance, please contact the English Performance Success counselors at eps@deanza.edu. Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Formerly
- (Formerly ENGL D001A/EWRT D001A.)
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process