7909 - English 101 - Class Information
College Reading and Composition I
Winter 2008
3 Units, (UC: CSU)
English 101 is a course in reading and writing to improve the student’s skill in thinking clearly, reading carefully, and writing effectively; the organization and composition of expository material, including the research paper, are emphasized.
Prerequisites: English 28 with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate score on College English Placement Exam.
Instructor
Maria Turnmeyer, M.A.Email: mariaturnmeyer@yahoo.com
Office Hours:
From Jan. 2 - Jan. 30
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Phone (818) 364-7600, ext. 7156
Classroom Location Schedule
| Day | Campus | Time | Location |
| Saturday | L.A. City College | 9:00 A.M. - Noon | Da Vinci Hall, Rm. 304 |
| Saturday | L.A. Valley College | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Foreign-Lang. Bldg., Rm. 104 |
Click here for directions and maps to the campuses.
Textbooks
Required
The Composition of Everyday Life – A Guide to Writing
Author: Mauk and MetzEdition: 2/E, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Wadsworth
ISBN: 978-1-4130-1849-3
Recommended
Student Course Guide for the The Writer’s Circle
Author: Martin, DianeEdition: 2/E, 2008
Publisher: Thomson Wadsworth
ISBN: 978-1-4130-3396-0
Textbooks may be purchased at the City, Southwest, Valley, and Pierce College bookstores.
Video
The Writer's Circle
The Writer’s Circle is a college-level English composition course that introduces the basic approaches to essay writing: narration, description, observation, analysis, argument, evaluation, and research.
Where to Watch Videos
All videos are closed captioned.
Cable Channel LA36
Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.
Buy the Videos
Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore.
Video Streaming is available for ITV/The Weekend College classes at:
http://www.scctv.net/LACCD
Watch the Videos on Campus
Videos may be viewed at the Learning Resource Centers of
Los Angeles City College
East Los Angeles College
Los
Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Pierce College
Los
Angeles Southwest College
Los
Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Valley College
West
Los Angeles College
You must bring your fee receipt with you to watch them.
Online Course Website
Jan. 2 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after Jan. 2, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website.
You must log in separately for each course you are enrolled in.
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