High school transcripts are now being used to help determine proper placement of students into English courses. Students transferring to College of San Mateo with credit in college English can use their transcripts to assist with placement. Students who feel that their high school or college transcripts do not reflect their current abilities should inquire about alternative placement measures. Regardless of placement, students who would prefer to receive extra support in reading and writing skills in their first semester of college composition should enroll in English 105.
The English program consists of transfer and non-transfer courses in composition, creative writing, literature, film, modern language, and communication. Entering students should enroll first in one of the following courses in composition:
Transfer Courses English 100 or 105 |
Non-Transfer Courses ESL 826, 827 or 828 |
The English requirement for the A.A./A.S. degree may be completed with additional units chosen from the following:
Transfer Courses English 110, 165 |
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Note that English 100 or 105 with a grade of C or higher is the prerequisite for English 110, English 165.
English/Literature transfer courses are those numbered below 800; English/Literature Non-Transfer courses are those numbered 800 or above.
The following English course is credit-bearing but not degree-applicable, which means that the units count for the purpose of financial aid but not toward the A.A./A.S. degree: 850.
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Advanced practice of craft and practice of writing poetry, fiction, and/or creative non-fiction, with an optional focus on a single genre. Participation in a supportive community of writers and individualized instruction. Development and expansion of a portfolio of original work, generated, workshopped, and revised during the course. Guided preparation and submission of work for potential publication.