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Ideas.Words. 

Literacy.

Jane DeRoche
Instructor
Fall 2015
Monday and Wednesday
Room T307
Section #1389
ABOUT THIS CLASS

The following is a course description of English 201 taken from the MiraCosta College catalogue. “Designed to continue the critical thinking, reading, and writing practice begun in ENGL 100, this course teaches critical thinking, reading, composition, research, and argument using literature (drama, essay, novel, poetry, and short story) as the basis for analysis.  This course is designed for students who seek to satisfy both the full-year composition and the critical-thinking transfer requirements.”

 

Learning about argumentation and how it functions in human communication, particularly in the art of persuasion, will change the manner in which you view the world.  Communicating effectively arms one with valuable tools for interacting in a variety of environments. To develop these tools, this course will include critical reading of canonized literary works, thoughtful exploratory discourse, and analytical writing.  

 

Success in any college class is dependent on a joint contract between the instructor and the student.  My objective is to present subject matter and a forum for thinking that stimulates learning. Your responsibility is to commit yourself to engage with these materials in a manner that stretches beyond the mere earning of a grade by endeavoring to become an independent learner and thinker. Come to class prepared to learn!

 

TEXTS AND TOOLS

Most of the readings for this class may be found the the "Class Readings" button at the top of this page.   You will be responsible for printing them off, reading them, and bringing them to class  on the assigned dates.   I've posted these readings for your convenience; however, this is not meant to be an online class.  All handouts and assignments will be distributed in class.  If you miss a class, please come to my office to get missed materials.  Email me to let me know when you can drop by.

 

You will also need to purchase Go Set a Watchman and To Kill a Mockingbird both by Harper Lee.  I found them on Amazon for about $21 plus tax and shipping.  It would be best for you to buy these copies so we all have the same edition.

 

Additionally, purchase set of highlighters (pink, yellow, blue, green, orange).  These highlighters will be very important to your success in this class, so be sure to have them with you every session.  You'll need a spiral notebook in which you will keep your reading journal and a three-ringed binder for all of your class assignments, handouts, and other information

 

 

1. At the end of instruction in English 201, students will be able to analyze a literary text from a variety of critical perspectives.

2. At the end of instruction in English 201, students will be able to compose a critical essay characterized by logic and effective rhetoric.

3. At the end of instruction in English 201, students will be able to evaluate and draw sound inferences from literary sources, incorporating relevant, validated evidence into a researched argument documented according to university standards.

 

English 201 Student Learning Outcomes
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jane DeRoche

 

Although I was born on the East Coast, I grew up in San Diego County.  I am a graduate of CSU San Marcos.  Some of my favorite things to do are traveling the country, camping (especially in the desert), hanging out with my family, writing fiction, and participating in volunteer projects.  I've been teaching English at MiraCosta College for 18 years.  I am also the adviser for the college's newspaper, the Chariot.  

This is what you have to do to pass this class: 

1. Show up for class consistently.

2. Turn in all the assignments on time.

3. Revise assignments as needed.

4. Exercise professional class behavior.

This is what you  have to do to get an A or a B in this class:

1. All of the above and, 

2. Participate in class conversations,

3. Contribute to your group in a thoughtful, meaningful, productive way,

4. Keep a detailed reading journal,

5. Demonstrate good writing skills.

6. Come to class prepared. 

 

 

What every student wants to know

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