Writing 1. Approaches to University Writing
5 units
Prerequisite: Not open for credit to students who have completed English 1 or Writing 1E, or 1LK.
Writing 1 welcomes students into the university, acclimates them to the academic community, and bolsters their writing, reading, and critical thinking. Students read and analyze university-level texts, write essays of increasing complexity, and practice stages of the composing process. This introductory writing course, which satisfies the Entry Level Writing Requirement, develops the strategies and intellectual activities necessary to achieve proficiency in future writing classes and enable students to enter Writing 2 as well as courses across the curriculum.
Writing 1CE. ACE Approaches to University Writing
5 units
Prerequisite: Has not completed the Entry Level Writing Requirement and received a score of 6 or lower on the Analytical Writing Placement Exam or score of 1 on the Collaborative Writing Placement Exam.
Principles of critical reading, thinking, and writing in the university. Writing focuses on analysis of academic discourse and development of rhetorical strategies. The Academic Communities of Excellence (ACE) version of this course provides a smaller, more dynamic learning environment to support student success at the university. Completion with a grade of "C" or better meets Entry Level Writing Requirement.
Writing 1E. Approaches to University Writing for Engineers
4 units
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the College of Engineering.
Writing 1E satisfies the Entry Level Writing Requirement and focuses on academic writing. Students engage in critical reading, writing, and analysis strategies; exercises are taught through technology and engineering content and include a consideration of ethics within the world of engineering.
Writing 2. Academic Writing
5 units
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of University of California Entry Level Writing Requirement . Not open for credit to students who have completed English 2 or Writing 2LK or 2E.
Writing 2 is students' initiation to the foundations of academic writing in the university. The work occurs in a small classroom setting where teachers interact intensively and creatively with students. Students receive feedback on writing, learn strategies for engaging in critical inquiry, explore multiple genres, and develop their writing processes. After successfully completing Writing 2, students will have developed critical writing, reading, and analysis strategies that they can use in upper-division classes in the Writing Program and the university. Writing 2 satisfies the Area A1 requirement.
Writing 2CE. ACE Academic Writing
5 units
Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing Requirement or Linguistics 12 with a grade of "C" or better.
Focuses on developing analytical skills, synthesizing multiple sources, sustaining coherent arguments, and revising for clarity and style. Reading and writing assignments are drawn from a range of academic disciplines. The Academic Communities of Excellence (ACE) version of this course provides a smaller, more dynamic learning environment to support student success at the university. Writing 2CE satisfies the Area A1 requirement.
Writing 2E. Academic Writing for Engineers
4 units
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the College of Engineering.
In addition to the above goals of Writing 2, Writing 2E introduces students to engineering writing genres, such as memos, researched technical reports, collaborative work, and multi-media presentations.
Writing 6R. Rome: The Game
5 units
Prerequisite: None.
This online course presented as an adventure game introduces students to the art and archaeology of Rome, with assignments that focus on writing and the research process. The course asks students to determine whether or not a collection of ancient objects from an American museum should remain in the US or be sent back to Italy. Throughout the course, students excavate artifacts at a digital dig site, visit museums, explore Roman monuments, and navigate the shadowy world of the tombaroli (tomb robbers) and mafia-run black market for antiquities.
Writing 20. The Gabler Professional Writing Seminar
5 units
Prerequisite: Writing 1 or fulfillment of the Entry Level Writing Requirement.
A cohort-based seminar focusing on the strategic habits of mind necessary for effective professional leadership and communication. Students cultivate an "executive" toolkit to analyze audiences, manage resources, and execute decisions within diverse professional contexts. The curriculum centers on the creation of a comprehensive Professional Capstone Portfolio, developed through interactive workshops, guest lectures, and weekly consultation with embedded peer mentors. Students emerge with a polished professional identity and a cohesive body of work demonstrating their ability to think and lead strategically.
Writing 50. Writing and the Research Process
4 units
Note: Not open to seniors
Prerequisite: Writing 2, 2E, 2LK, or equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have completed English 3 or Writing 50LK or 50E.
Students in Writing 50 propose, research, and write an independent research project relating to the theme of the course. Completion of Writing 2 or its equivalent is required. Writing 50 fulfills the Area A2 requirement and prepares students for writing longer research papers and developing strong research and synthesis skills. Writing 50 expands and further validates academic inquiry as a personal, professional, and community practice.
Writing 50E. Writing and the Research Process for Engineers
4 units
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the College of Engineering.
Writing 50E, the final course in the sequence, prepares students for the profession of engineering through a focus on collaborative research and teamwork.