ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing @ Ventura College V01A


 
Course Description:
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. This course takes a process-based approach to developing academic writing and critical reading skills. Students practice generating ideas, drafting, and revising to communicate effectively across audiences and purposes. Working with both low-stakes assignments and formal academic genres such as synthesis-driven arguments, literature reviews, and analytical essays, students develop analytical and collaborative skills through active engagement in the writing process. Students transform writing between scholarly and popular modes while integrating diverse sources as evidence. Through structured peer review and instructor feedback, students develop reading and revision strategies for writing across disciplines. The course includes multiple formal writing assignments totaling 5000 words. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL V01A. Prerequisites: Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ENGL 1A. C-ID: ENGL 100.
Meets General Ed Areas:
CSU Area A2,VCCCD GE Area D1,IGETC Area 1A
Course Corequisites:
See section information below for additional corequisites.
Prerequisites:
Placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process.
Notes:
Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as ENGL V01A.

Section Information as of 21-MAY-2025 11:05:44 AM

  • CRN: 70666
  • Instructor: Salinas, Fernando
  • Section Corequisites: 73068
  • Zero Textbook Cost Program Participates in Zero Textbook Cost Program
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  • Delivery Mode: This is a partially online class.
  • Additional Notes NOTE: CRN 70666 IS ONE CLASS IN A LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT LINKS THE INSTRUCTION OF THIS ENGLISH COMPOSITION CLASS WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO STUIDIES CLASS. STUDENTS MUST ALSO CONCURRENTLY ENROLL IN CHST V01 (CRN 73068) TO JOIN THIS LEARNING COMMUNITY. THIS CLASS MEETS AT THE VENTURA COLLEGE EAST CAMPUS LOCATED IN SANTA PAULA. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS. PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION.
  • Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore
Meeting Time and Location
T R 08:30am - 09:45am East Campus, Santa Paula EC 2 08/18/25 12/04/25
3.25 HRS/WK ONLINE Ventura Internet Classes 08/18/25 12/04/25
Seating Availability
Capacity Taken Available
27 14 13
Waitlist Availability
Capacity Taken Available
4 0 4
Critical Dates for this Course
Term: Fall 2025
Last day to add class: 03-SEP-2025
Last day to drop with a refund: 26-AUG-2025
Last day to drop without a "W": 03-SEP-2025
Last day to drop with a "W": 04-NOV-2025
Census Date: 04-SEP-2025