ENGL 1A. College Composition. Intensive writing that provides students with practice in the kinds of challenging thinking, reading, and writing required in academic discourse. Concentrates on prewriting, drafting, and rewriting processes that address a variety of rhetorical and academic tasks. Special attention given to effective development and support of ideas. Writing requirement: a minimum of 5,000 words. Prerequisite: EPT score of 148+ or above, or completion of ENGL 1. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.