Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.

Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials relevant to current issues in health sciences. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.

Critical evaluation of writings of authors from a variety of countries and cultures in order to gain a more global perspective of both universal and contemporary issues. Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of various contemporary cultural viewpoints through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (CRE101 or exemption by district placement)