English
The English Department
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AS READERS, WRITERS, AND THINKERS
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Our English Faculty and Instructional Assistants help students develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Our goals are to help students thrive in college, to cultivate an inclusive learning environment, and to inspire students to be informed citizens and lifelong learners.
NEWS
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The first annual LPC Literary Arts Festival will be held on May 8, 2021!
The LPC Literary Arts Festival is a free, all-day event on the LPC campus or held virtually for the community and LPC students. It will include workshops, panels, speakers, a poetry slam, book tables, open mics, and the LPC Anthology Publication and Awards ceremony.
Special thanks to the LPC Foundation and the Dale and Ted Kaye Innovation Grant!
- The RAW (Reading and Writing) Center offers free, online tutoring from English and ESL Faculty! The RAW Center has switched to a new platform, Penji! Visit the RAW Center website for more information.
- Smart Shops are free, informative workshops for students! Be sure to check out the Smart Shop Series and click here for the downloadable Smart Shop calendar.
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Take English 45: Postcolonial Literature this Summer 2021!
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Taught by Dr. Catherine Eagan, this class focuses on literature of the postcolonial world and runs from June 21- July 29. Check out this flyer for more information.
English 1AEX
Students entering LPC now have the option to take English 1AEX, a 1A level course, which has added support and guidance.
Some of the benefits of taking a 1AEX course are as follows:
- Rigorous coursework at a slower pace
- Additional time for support from the instructor and instructional assistants
- Extensive practice of concepts
- In class time for practice and feedback
1A vs. 1AEX
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Students can self-place into either 1A or 1AEX. See this comparison chart and transfer level English flow chart. Please visit the Assessment Center web page for more information.