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English 20 Requirement

 

What is the English 20 requirement?

Every student is required to take a second semester English composition course which has English 1A as a prerequisite. Sac State offers three courses to meet this requirement:

  • ENGL 20, College Composition II
  • ENGL 20M, College Composition II - Multilingual
  • ENGL 20T,College Composition II - Technical Communications

You may want to check the list of English 20 equivalent courses from other schools.

When should I take English 20?

It is recommended that you take English 20 soon after English 1A. You should take English 20 before you take the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE).

Does English 20 also meet the Critical Thinking requirement?

No. Sac State's English 20 does not satisfy the Critical Thinking requirement (GE Area A3).

Can I meet this requirement with a D grade?

No, you must earn at least a "C-."

I received a D (or F) grade in English 20 - can I repeat it at a community college?

No, you cannot repeat English 20 at a community college.

I'm an English major– do I have to take English 20?

No, you do not have to take English 20. The English 20 requirement will be met in your major. As a part of the English major you will take a higher level writing course, English 120, Advanced Composition.