An intensive, accelerated course satisfying concurrently the requirements of the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement and the first half of Reading and Composition. Readings will include imaginative, expository and argumentative texts representative of the range of those encountered in the undergraduate curriculum and will feature authors from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and perspectives. Instruction in writing a range of discourse forms and in the revision of papers.

Welcome to R1A! Our theme for this Fall is Community. Humans are inherently social by nature and even hard-wired for human connection but with the isolation of shelter-in-place, we could say that fostering community is important now more than ever. Throughout the course, we will consider this theme by examining the nature of belonging and exclusion, exploring strategies to enhance community and foster connections, evaluating social media's impact on identity, and analyzing the ways in which diverse groups sustain and strengthen their communities. An integral part of the course also involves engaging with the community firsthand, allowing us to reflect on the profound significance of community in our own lives. We will read texts of all kinds closely and critically. Students will write three major essays along with smaller assignments that will prepare them for writing at the university level. The tentative plan is to read Shakespeare’s The Tempest followed by attending a live performance at SF’s free Shakespeare in the Park. Next, we move onto our visual analysis unit, where students will write and present on Diego Rivera’s artwork and other murals in the Mission District. Finally, we will read Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy and research prison reform initiatives in the Bay Area.

Open to students who have not fulfilled the Entry Level Writing Requirement.

Requisites

• Only open to students who have not completed the ELWR.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills