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“if you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise”
“if you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise”
-- Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey
-- Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey
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Course Description
Course Description
Part 1: In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily nonfiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course.
Part 2: 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.
5 units
Why this course is important to you.
Why this course is important to you.
Why are you talking this class? Your answer is probably because you need it to transfer. 😉 I understand and totally respect that! My goal is to make this class relevant to your life by leveling up your analysis and writing. Critical thinking is all around us! It's in the decisions we struggle with and the judgments we make. Our goal is to you can be a stronger critical thinker in college and the real world.
Essential Technology & Textbooks
Essential Technology & Textbooks
One of your first assignments in this class is to get the materials. You can buy these at the De Anza College Bookstore or Amazon.com. Please let me know if you need help getting them!
Technology
Technology
🖥 Internet Connection I recommend a Broadband/DSL connection to most effectively view the online videos and participate in video conferences. The college can help you with access if you don't have this!
💻 Computer You will need a computer with current operating system to logon to Canvas and complete the activities. The college can help you with access if you don't have this!
👩💻 Canvas Student App I recommend this if you are accessing Canvas from a smartphone.
📝 Word Processor You will have assignments in this class that prompt you to use a word processing application. There are numerous options available when it comes to word processing software; Here are links to three free options you may use: Microsoft Office 365 , Google Docs, and Apache Open Office
Books
Books
📚Textbook #1: How to be Perfect by Michael Schur (e-version or hardcopy is fine)
📚Textbook #2: Illustrated Book of Loaded Arguments by Ali Almossawi (e-version or hardcopy is fine)
🖥 Various readings available on our Canvas site.
Important Dates for Spring Quarter
Important Dates for Spring Quarter
For more information, please see the De Anza College Academic Calendar.
First day of the quarter: April 6
Last day to add 12-week classes: April 19
Last day to drop without a "W" grade: April 19
Memorial Day Weekend Holiday: May 23-25
Last day to drop with a "W": May 29
Final Exams: June 22-June 26
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