ENG 1A - Critical Reading and Comp
Instructor: Maureen O'Herin
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Course Description
Integrated approach to reading, writing, and critical thinking intended to develop ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. Examination of ideas in relation to individual’s world view and contexts from which these ideas arise. Some research required. Prerequisite: English 100B or 104 or 102 or ESL 25 or equivalent or an appropriate skill level demonstrated through the English assessment process. CAN ENGL 2
To take this class, you must have daily access to a computer with an Internet connection and experience using a web browser. You will also need to utilize your college Zonemail account. Learn more about Zonemail.
Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.
This class begins Aug 18 and ends Dec 21.
On-Campus Meetings
Students will meet on campus TTH from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. in Room 505. They will be required to complete the remainder of the course online. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus orientation to Online Learning on June 10 (6:30-8 p.m.), Aug 10 (1-2:30 p.m.), or Aug 12 (6:30-8 p.m.). All sessions will be in Room 2420 on campus. Virtual sessions will be offered on the Internet on June 15 and Aug 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.
How This Class Operates
English 1A is a demanding, but engaging course that will prepare you for the reading, writing, and critical thinking work you will do in college. Every student will read a number of nonfiction articles, two full-length books, and a variety of secondary sources in the preparation of a final research project.
The online portion of this course will primarily occur in the "lab," which will be housed in the course discussion board. The
lab is intended to provide additional time for students to develop
the reading and writing skills that will ensure their success in the
course. Students will complete at least one hour of lab work each
week, and this work will involve some individual homework and some
interaction with other students. However, this hybrid course may
also make use of other Blackboard course management features,
including Announcements, Email, Quizzes, Group Discussion Boards, and
External Links. I think you will find that online learning activities
and face-to-face instruction complement each other very nicely in
this class, maximizing your learning while providing you with time
flexibility.
Succeeding Online
Students who succeed in the online portion of hybrid courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation and can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a completely face-to-face course instead.
Also, don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery partly changes.
LPC offers a tutorial called "Succeeding in an online course" that will not only tell you if you are a good fit for online learning, but it also offers many strategies -- among other pertinent information -- that will help you succeed online. Though the title of the tutorial says "online course", all of it is applicable to the online portion of hybrid courses. Please complete the tutorial.
Blackboard
This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the Blackboard Login Procedures page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.
