Upon admission to San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar Colleges, students are given a placement level based on
their high school performance. In your placement email, you should have received a reading (R##) and
writing (W##) score with a level of 30, 40, or 50.
Please use this page to determine the best course for you.
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ENGL 101X - English 101 with Support
This Learning Community (ENGL 101X) combines English 101 (Reading and Composition) with
English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit English reading, writing, and critical thinking
class. ENGL 101X is a college-level composition class. In this class you will read from
a range of texts and conduct research in order to complete a variety of assignments,
including academic essays.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 101X, please see
information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) and English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
Yes
No
ENGL 43X - English 43 with support
ENGL 43X consists of two 3-unit pre-college level courses (English 42 and English 43) for those
who desire additional preparation in reading, writing, and other skills for success
in college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 48
English 48 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in academic readingand other skills for success in
college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 49
English 49 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in writing and other skills for success in college level English
(English 101 or English 105).
Great! Your next step is to make an appointment with a Counselor to map out your first
few semesters. Please see below on how to contact the Counseling Office to make an
appointment.
ENGL 105X - English 105 with support
This Learning Community (ENGL 105X) combines English 105 (Composition and Literature) with
English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit reading, writing, and critical thinking class.
In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct research in order to complete
a variety of assignments, including academic essays. ENGL 105X is a
college-level composition class that uses literature for the primary readings.
Note: If your goal is to transfer, meet with a counselor or check with the university you
intend to transfer to and ensure that this class meets the requirement for college
composition. Some universities require English 101 instead of English 105.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 105X, please see
information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
Yes
No
ENGL 43X - English 43 with support
ENGL 43X consists of two 3-unit pre-college level courses (English 42 and English 43) for those
who desire additional preparation in reading, writing, and other skills for success
in college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 48
English 48 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in academic readingand other skills for success in
college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 49
English 49 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in writing and other skills for success in college level English
(English 101 or English 105).
Great! Your next step is to make an appointment with a Counselor to map out your first
few semesters. Please see below on how to contact the Counseling Office to make an
appointment.
ENGL 101X - English 101 with Support
This Learning Community (ENGL 101X) combines English 101 (Reading and Composition) with
English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit English reading, writing, and critical thinking
class. ENGL 101X is a college-level composition class. In this class you will read from
a range of texts and conduct research in order to complete a variety of assignments,
including academic essays.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 101X, please see
information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) and English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
ENGL 105X - English 105 with support
This Learning Community (ENGL 105X) combines English 105 (Composition and Literature) with
English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit reading, writing, and critical thinking class.
In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct research in order to complete
a variety of assignments, including academic essays. ENGL 105X is a
college-level composition class that uses literature for the primary readings.
Note: If your goal is to transfer, meet with a counselor or check with the university you
intend to transfer to and ensure that this class meets the requirement for college
composition. Some universities require English 101 instead of English 105.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 105X, please see
information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
english 48
English 48 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in academic readingand other skills for success in
college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 49
English 49 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in writing and other skills for success in college level English
(English 101 or English 105).
Yes
No
ENGL 101X and ENGL 105X both have support components in the class. If you do not feel
you need additional support, click on "No" to see other options. Otherwise, your next
step is to make an appointment with a Counselor to map out your first few semesters.
Please see below on how to contact the Counseling Office to make an appointment.
english 101
English 101 (Reading and Composition) is a 3-unit college-level reading, writing, and
critical thinking class. In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct
research in order to complete a variety of assignments, including academic essays. This
class may be offered from diverse cultural perspectives, as well as honors.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking English 101, please see
information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
english 105
English 105 (Composition and Literature) is a 3-unit college-level reading, writing, and
critical thinking class. In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct
research in order to complete a variety of assignments, including academic essays. This
class uses literature for the primary readings and may be offered from diverse cultural
perspectives, as well as honors.
Note: If your goal is to transfer, meet with a counselor or check with the university you
intend to transfer to and ensure that this class meets the requirement for college
composition. Some universities require English 101 instead of English 105.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking English 105, please see
information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48,
English 49 andENGL 43X(offered at Miramar).
english 101
English 101 (Reading and Composition) is a 3-unit college-level reading, writing, and
critical thinking class. In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct
research in order to complete a variety of assignments, including academic essays. This
class may be offered from diverse cultural perspectives, as well as honors.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking English 101, please see information
on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48, English 49
and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
Yes
No
ENGL 101X - English 101 with Support
This Learning Community (ENGL 101X) combines English 101 (Reading and Composition) with
English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit English reading, writing, and critical
thinking class. ENGL 101X is a college-level composition class. In this class you
will read from a range of texts and conduct research in order to complete a variety of
assignments, including academic essays.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 101X, please
see information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) and English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
ENGL 105X - English 105 with support
This Learning Community (ENGL 105X) combines English 105 (Composition and Literature)
with English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit reading, writing, and critical thinking
class. In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct research in order
to complete a variety of assignments, including academic essays. ENGL 105X
is a college-level composition class that uses literature for the primary readings.
Note: If your goal is to transfer, meet with a counselor or check with the university you
intend to transfer to and ensure that this class meets the requirement for college
composition. Some universities require English 101 instead of English 105.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 105X, please
see information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
english 48
English 48 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in academic readingand other skills for success in
college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 49
English 49 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in writing and other skills for success in college level English
(English 101 or English 105).
Great! Your next step is to make an appointment with a Counselor to map out your first
few semesters. Please see below on how to contact the Counseling Office to make an
appointment.
english 105
English 105 (Composition and Literature) is a 3-unit college-level reading, writing, and
critical thinking class. In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct
research in order to complete a variety of assignments, including academic essays. This
class uses literature for the primary readings and may be offered from diverse cultural
perspectives, as well as honors.
Note: If your goal is to transfer, meet with a counselor or check with the university you
intend to transfer to and ensure that this class meets the requirement for college
composition. Some universities require English 101 instead of English 105.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking English 105, please see information
on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48, English 49
andENGL 43X(offered at Miramar).
Yes
No
ENGL 101X - English 101 with Support
This Learning Community (ENGL 101X) combines English 101 (Reading and Composition) with
English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit English reading, writing, and critical
thinking class. ENGL 101X is a college-level composition class. In this class you
will read from a range of texts and conduct research in order to complete a variety of
assignments, including academic essays.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 101X, please
see information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) and English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
ENGL 105X - English 105 with support
This Learning Community (ENGL 105X) combines English 105 (Composition and Literature)
with English 031 (Academic Literacy) in a 5-unit reading, writing, and critical thinking
class. In this class you will read from a range of texts and conduct research in order
to complete a variety of assignments, including academic essays. ENGL 105X
is a college-level composition class that uses literature for the primary readings.
Note: If your goal is to transfer, meet with a counselor or check with the university you
intend to transfer to and ensure that this class meets the requirement for college
composition. Some universities require English 101 instead of English 105.
If you prefer a semester of preparation prior to taking ENGL 105X, please
see information on English 047A (offered at City and Mesa) or English 48,
English 49 and LCOM 43 (offered at Miramar).
english 48
English 48 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in academic readingand other skills for success in
college level English (English 101 or English 105).
english 49
English 49 is a 3 unit pre-college level English course for students who desire additional
preparation in writing and other skills for success in college level English
(English 101 or English 105).
Great! Your next step is to make an appointment with a Counselor to map out your first
few semesters. Please see below on how to contact the Counseling Office to make an
appointment.
If English is not your native language, you may benefit from taking an ESL class before a
college-level English class. Learn more about our English Language Acquisition (ELAC) program to see if it
is right for you, or contact our ELAC Coordinator for more information.
