English Pathways

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You have a right to make an informed choice about what course you will take based on LBCC’s recommendation, your previous success in writing courses, the course descriptions, and your discussions with an Academic Counselor.

You are most likely to succeed in English if you start at transfer-level.

You have the option to enroll in ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E. If you self-reported as English as a Second Language, you have the option to enroll in ESL 1S. .  If you have a GPA of at least 3.25, you have the option of enrolling in ENGL C1000H.


ENGL C1000
 
TRANSFER
(4 units)
  • Recommended for a high school GPA of 2.6 or higher
  • You have had success in previous writing courses
  • You have had practice at reading college-level texts
  • You have already learned about creating an effective thesis, supporting it with body paragraphs, and using research methods
  •  You often take advantage of campus resources for support
  • You use strategies to succeed and wisely manage your time and tasks

ENGL C1000E
 
TRANSFER
(5 units)
  • Recommended for a high school GPA of below 2.6
  • Strongly recommended for a high school GPA of below 1.9
  • You have sometimes struggled in previous writing courses
  • You need more practice at reading college-level texts
  • You want help with research methods and writing essays
  • You would benefit from more instructor guidance and tutoring during class
  • You want campus resources and strategies to succeed and manage your time and tasks
ESL 1S
College Writing for Non-Native Speakers 
TRANSFER
(5 units)
  • You self-reported as ESL
  • You need more practice with reading, annotating, and writing essays having a variety of structures.
  • You want extra help with research methods
  • You want extra help with grammar and vocabulary
  • You would benefit from an ESL instructor’s guidance during class
  • You want campus resources and strategies to succeed and manage your time and tasks

ENGL C1000H – Honors
 
Transfer
(4 units)

Students who have a GPA of at least 3.25 are eligible to enroll in English C1000H.

Recommended for students

  • Who seek to challenge themselves academically
  • Who are willing to participate actively in class discussion
  • Who enjoy being surrounded by students with similar academic enthusiasm

Through the Honors Program (https://www.lbcc.edu/honors-program) students are eligible for transfer agreements with select colleges and universities.   All English C1000H sections are taught in person in the 16-week modality.  The college offers a limited number of sections.