At DVC, we encourage you to take transfer-level English your first year. There are lots of ways to achieve this! Once you've completed the placement process, explore course options based on your academic needs and goals.
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Based on the level of support you need, we offer three unique options for your first year English course:
ENGL-122: First Year College Composition and Reading
English 122 - First Year College Composition and Reading
In ENGL-122, you'll focus on the reading and writing process, including strategies for analyzing college-level readings and composing college-level essays. You'll learn how to integrate research and utilize rhetorical strategies that make your writing clear and well-developed.
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ENGL-122L: First Year College Composition and Reading with Support
English 122L - First Year College Composition and Reading with Additional Support
ENGL-122L is a great option for students who place into ENG-122 with the requirement or recommendation of additional support. Like ENGL-122, it focuses on the reading and writing process, including strategies for analyzing college-level readings and composing college-level essays. This course includes additional instructional time and more opportunities to practice building your research skills and rhetorical strategies.
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ENGL-122AL: First Year College Intensive for Multilingual Students
English 122AL: First Year College Intensive for Multilingual Students
ENGL-122AL is our transfer-level, first-year college English course specifically designed for multilingual students! Like ENGL-122, it focuses on the reading and writing process, including strategies for analyzing college-level readings and composing college-level essays. This course includes additional instructional time and more practice with reading and grammar concepts specific to the needs of multilingual students.
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We offer two choices for critical thinking courses to further develop your reasoning, reading, and writing skills:
ENGL-123: Critical Thinking - Writing about Literature
English 123: Critical Thinking - Writing about Literature
In this advanced composition course, you'll explore diverse literary genres. You'll learn how to analyze texts, develop your logical reasoning skills, and improve your ability to write compelling arguments. This course is designed to take your critical thinking, reading, and writing skills to the next level, going beyond what you learned in ENGL-122, 122L, or 122AL.
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ENGL-123A: Critical Thinking - Writing about Literature for Multilingual Students
English 123A: Critical Thinking - Writing about Literature for Multilingual Students
This advanced composition course is designed for students who speak English as a second language. Similar to English 123, it explores various literary texts like stories, poems, and plays. You'll learn how to analyze texts, enhance your logical reasoning, and become better at writing compelling arguments. The course will elevate your critical thinking, reading, and writing abilities. Additionally, you'll receive extra assistance as you work on improving your academic language and editing skills in English.
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ENGL-126: Critical Thinking - Writing about Non-fiction
English 126: Critical Thinking - Writing about Non-fiction
In this advanced composition course, you'll explore diverse non-fiction sources. You'll learn how to analyze texts, develop your logical reasoning skills, and improve your ability to write compelling arguments. This course is designed to take your critical thinking, reading, and writing skills to the next level, going beyond what you learned in ENGL-122, 122L, or 122AL.
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ENGL-126A: Critical Thinking - Writing about Non-fiction for Multilingual Students
English 126A: Critical Thinking - Writing about Non-fiction for Multilingual Students
This advanced composition course is designed for students who speak English as a second language. Similar to English 126, it looks at different types of non-fiction texts like articles and persuasive essays. You'll learn how to analyze texts, improve your logical reasoning, and become better at writing compelling arguments. The course will enhance your critical thinking, reading, and writing abilities. Plus, you'll receive additional support to enhance your academic language and editing skills in English.
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What is the difference between English 122, 122L, and 122AL?
English 122, 122L, and 122AL are similar in these ways:
English 122, 122L, and 122AL are unique in these ways:
| ENGL-122: First-Year College Composition and Reading | ENGL-122L: First-Year College Composition and Reading with Additional Support | ENGL-122AL: First-Year College English Intensive for Multilingual Students |
|---|---|---|
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3 units |
5 units |
5 units |
| 85 minute class periods | 150 minute class periods, allowing more time to practice skills with instructor guidance | 150 minute class periods, allowing more time to practice skills with instructor guidance |
| quick pace | includes instruction on student skills and connection to student services | includes cultural, academic, grammar, and social support for multilingual students |
What is the difference between English 123 and 126?
The difference is what you read!
English 123 is our critical thinking course that focuses on literature. Students read novels, plays, short stories, and poetry. Topics may include historical context, literary devices, and literary analysis.
English 126, is our critical thinking course that focuses on non-fiction. Students often read about current events through essays, editorials, and academic journals. Topics may include social media, social justice, political debate, and rhetorical analysis.
Both courses:
What other English courses can I take?
The English department also offers courses in creative writing and literature, which you can take to fulfill general ed requirements or as part of an English degree! Learn more about our English program.
