Class Details

EWRT 2
Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking

Course Description

This course allows students to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply these skills to reading and writing. Students will practice analytical and argumentative academic essays based on the reading of complex texts, and the use of outside research leading to analysis, comparison and synthesis, and a documented research paper.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
EWRT 2.02Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. 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. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. 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 .

Course Details

Units

5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.