Choosing Your First English Class at SBCC

All students are eligible to enroll in transfer-level English. You have multiple options when choosing your first English class at SBCC. 

The English department offers a variety of formats and options to complete this required course. Option 1 describes requirements that pertain to all sections of English 110.  Different support options to help students complete English 110 are explained in options 2-8.  Students who have previously fulfilled their English 110 requirement may enroll in English 111 (see options 9-11), but should consult with an academic counselor first to determine their eligibility and course options.

Option 1:  English 110 

College Composition and Reading (4.0 units).  Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, in-person, online, hybrid.

• College-level English with writing requirements of a minimum of 5,000 words (approximately 16-20 typed, double-spaced pages), divided into a series of increasingly complex essays, including substantial revision.
• Essays will emphasize explanation, analysis, and critical thinking.  At least one essay must include research beyond course reading selections. 
• College-level reading assignments will be of a length and difficulty as to be considered challenging as well as thought-provoking.

Option 2: English 110 MET

MT ENG 110 - College Composition and Reading (4.0 units) 

• The MET sections of English 110 are part of MET, a nationally renowned program that recognizes the significance of racial and cultural diversity in learning. MET courses offer embedded tutors and teachers who position equity and cultural diversity at the forefront of their teaching practice.
• You will see these courses designated with "MT" in the schedule of classes.

Option 3: English 110 E

ENG 110E - College Composition and Reading (4.0 units) Offered Fall, Spring, in-person only.

• Sections of English 110E include a shorter lecture component (1 hour and 20 minutes twice a week instead of 2 hours and 5 minutes twice a week), followed by an additional lab component.  
• The lab/workshop meets for 1 hour and 10 minutes, twice a week, and provides students an opportunity to work on their English 110 assignments in real time, supported by the instructor, an embedded tutor, and their classmates.

Option 4: English 110 MLL

ENG 110 MLL  - College Composition and Reading for Multi Language Learners (4.0 units).  Offered Fall and Spring. 

Students may enroll in this section only with an add code requested from the instructor.  For more information, contact Professor Denise Aranda- Cedillos at dicedillos@pipeline.sbcc.edu.

• Instructors and tutors are knowledgeable in common errors found in multilingual learners' writing, and they break down the different steps to help students minimize error occurrences 
• Classroom environment is centered on diversity appreciation and the course materials are created by authors of different backgrounds similar to that of the students. 
• Community building is used to directly support students and help them identify and access resources
• Instructors and tutors embrace students' native language skills. Students are empowered to thoughtfully contribute to classroom discussion regardless of accent or minor grammatical errors.
• Instructors and tutors are sensitive to the various needs of multilingual students and their experience in and outside of the classroom
• Material is related to situations outside of the classroom so students can use the skills learned in their future academic courses and professional goals 

Option 5: English 110 + English 119A, B (CAP Support Course)

ENG 119A, B - CAP Core Literacies: Reading and Writing Within Academic Disciplines (3.0 units).  Offered Fall and Spring in person.  Students must apply to CAP to enroll.

Apply to CAP

• The College Achievement Program (CAP) supports students with academic and personal challenges.
• Get more information and apply to CAP online: https://www.sbcc.edu/english/cap.php

Option 6: English 110 for Military Affiliated Students

ENG 110 - College Composition and Reading (4.0 units).  Offered Fall and Spring. 

This specific section includes a focus on the veteran experience. For more information, contact Professor Bonny Bryan at bryan@sbcc.edu or Kyle Rasmussen at ksrasmussen@pipeline.sbcc.edu

• Read texts with a focus on the veteran experience
• Explore themes relevant to the military-affiliated student such as identity, sacrifice, authority, compromise, inheritance, and tradition.
• Enjoy the built-in camaraderie that a class including other student veterans provides
• Experience a sense of belonging and community 
• Gain insight into a family member’s military experience
• Be part of an experience that helps bridge the gap between student veterans and civilian students

Option 7: English 110 Umoja

ENG 110- College Composition and Reading (4.0 units)  Offered in Fall.  

The Umoja Program is dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students at SBCC. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.  Umoja classes feature dedicated tutors and supportive faculty who teach from an Afro-centric perspective and have extensive office hours to offer students multiple ways to stay engaged and succeed.

For more information on the Umoja program and how to enroll, please visit the Umoja webpage and/or email Lelia Richardson, Student Program Advisor lnrichardson@pipeline.sbcc.edu

Option 8: English 110 Raíces

ENG 110- College Composition and Reading (4.0 units)

Raíces courses affirm and center Latine cultures and students' multilingual, multiracial, and multigenerational heritages. We offer students and faculty the opportunity to:

• Connect lived experiences with course material
• Co-create assignments, activities, and content 
• Belong in a supportive environment for personal development and growth 
• Develop a network of Raíces Colegas who can serve as familiar faces in classes, around campus, and more

¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! celebrates our indigenous roots as the foundation of our cultural and academic wealth. We commit to provide opportunities to learn from and honor this knowledge in order to manifest a deeper understanding of our community and our shared sense of identity. Through developing curriculum and a pedagogy that affirms student voice, lived experiences and cultural histories, this program strives to co-create a space with students to become thriving scholars and advocates for themselves and their communities.  For more information on the Raíces program and how to enroll, please visit the Raíces webpage and/or email  Raices@sbcc.edu

Option 9: English 111

ENG 111 - Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature (3.0 units) Offered in Fall, Spring, Summer, in-person, online, hybrid.

• You are eligible to enroll in English 111 if you have an AP English test score of 3 or higher.
• Apply methods of critical thinking and logical reasoning to the analysis of literary texts.
• Compose thesis-driven academic essays, including a research paper, that integrate appropriate sources and documentation to support and advance argument.
• Employ the recursive stages of the writing process to generate ideas, develop claims and support, structure arguments, and edit for disruptive errors.
• There are also MET sections of English 111 (see above for details about MET) and an English 111 Honors class (see below for details about Honors).

Option 10: English 111 Honors

ENG 111H - Critical Thinking and Composition through Literature - Honors (3.0 units).  Offered Fall, Spring, in-person. 

• In addition to the description of English 111 above, honors section students read more texts, write a minimum of 7000 words, and do more extensive research.
• You must be accepted to the Honors Program in order to enroll in English 111 Honors. The application is available on the SBCC Honors website: https://www.sbcc.edu/honors/.

Option 11: English 111 Raíces

ENG 111- Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature (3.0 units)  Offered in Fall, Spring in person 

Raíces courses affirm and center Latine cultures and students' multilingual, multiracial, and multigenerational heritages. We offer students and faculty the opportunity to:

• Connect lived experiences with course material
• Co-create assignments, activities, and content 
• Belong in a supportive environment for personal development and growth 
• Develop a network of Raíces Colegas who can serve as familiar faces in classes, around campus, and more

¡Raíces: First Year and Beyond! celebrates our indigenous roots as the foundation of our cultural and academic wealth. We commit to provide opportunities to learn from and honor this knowledge in order to manifest a deeper understanding of our community and our shared sense of identity. Through developing curriculum and a pedagogy that affirms student voice, lived experiences and cultural histories, this program strives to co-create a space with students to become thriving scholars and advocates for themselves and their communities.  For more information on the Raíces program and how to enroll, please visit the Raíces webpage and/or email Raices@sbcc.edu

Option 12: English 103

ENG 103- Critical Thinking and Reading (3.0 units).  Offered in Fall, Spring, Summer online

• You may take English 103 before or after English 110
• Develop and strengthen reading skills that will help you approach and stay immersed in challenging texts leading to greater recall
• Learn foundations of critical thinking and logic
• Apply concepts to issues from contemporary non-fiction texts through discussion and creation of visual projects
• Fulfill the Area 3 Critical Thinking requirement for CSU
• Transfers to UC as an elective