TRST 3332: Grammar & Writing is an intermediate course in the writing process with emphasis on sentence mechanics and coherent paragraph development. Credits earned can be used towards CCSF High School Diploma. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

1. Determine patterns of organization of ideas in varied short stories and essays

2. Identify implied main ideas in paragraphs and implied central points in reading articles

3. Compose relevant and adequate arguments to support a point

4. Locate and integrate solid evidence to support the arguments

Text Books

1. Langan, John. 2019. Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills . Townsend Press.

2. Tan, Amy. 1989. The Joy Luck Club. Penguin Books Ltd.

3. Cisneros, Sandra. 1991. The House on Mango Street. Vintage.

4. Alexie, Sherman. 2009. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Little Brown Books.

Important Dates

Spring 2023 Semester

•  Beginning of the Semester: January 17

• Midterm:  March 18-April 2

• Final Exam: May 8-24

• End of Spring 2023: May 24

Course Syllabus