GEL 120 - Writing and Reading for College Success

Units: 4

Through selected material from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, students learn how various disciplines examine similar topics. The intent is to illustrate how disciplines interact to create knowledge and to prepare students for the wide array of reading and writing styles that will be required of them as they fulfill lower-division coursework. Fundamental college success skills, information literacy, and academic and career planning are also covered. Cross-listed: GEL 120 and ESW 120 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ESM 111 , GEL 101 or GEL 110 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing.

Satisfies GE area: E