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

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
38984 EWRT 2 01P ··W···· 10:30 AM-12:20 PM Christine Chai MLC110
······· TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
EWRT-002-2P: This class is part of the Puente Project Learning Community, designed to help first year students succeed through community-building, linked classes and Latinx focused curriculum. This is a HYBRID class that has both online and ON CAMPUS attendance requirements. Concurrent enrollment required in CLP 005.1P (36362). For more information contact Liliana Rivera at e-mail: riveraliliana@fhda.edu. Students must have access to a computer, the internet, and an individual e-mail 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
Gen Ed
Non-GE Class
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.
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