7956 - English 101 - Class Information
College Reading and Composition I
Fall B 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
Kathleen Dawson, M.A.Email: kathdawson@aol.com
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1:00 - 8:00 PM
(818) 364-7600, ext. 7159
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. Southwest College | 1:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Lecture Lab, Rm. 105 |
| Sunday | L.A. Pierce College | 9:00 AM - Noon | Business Bldg., Rm. 3201 |
| Sunday | L.A. Valley College | 1:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Foreign-Lang. Bldg., Rm. 105 |
Click here for directions and maps to the campuses.
Textbooks
Required
The Composition of Everyday Life – A Guide to Writing
- Author: Mauk and Metz
- Edition: 2/E, 2007 (Hard Cover)
- Publisher: Thomson Wadsworth
- ISBN: 978-1-4130-1849-3
Recommended
Student Course Guide for the The Writer’s Circle
- Author: Martin, Diane
- Edition: 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
Practice in Two fundamental skills: (1) the ability to grasp the content of college-level material; (2) the ability to write an expository essay that is well-developed and logical.
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 (Type ITV in the search engine) or LA Mission College Bookstore.
Watch the Videos on CampusVideos 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 Student ID or fee receipt with you to watch them.
Online Course Website
Oct 27 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after the start date, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website.
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