English 100

Prof J.Mitchell-Lambert

Greetings!

Welcome to our class! Everyone has an opportunity to succeed in this class and at the college. Because your life is your greatest teacher, I invite you to share the richness of your ideas and your cultural and life experiences with our learning community which will meet on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 1:00-2:50 in Room MP 211.

Theme & Microthemes:

This semester we will be focusing on Using My Authentic Voice to Make a Difference as we delve deeply into questions of class, race, gender, and the media.

* Learning Power * The Wild Wired West * True Women & Real Men * Revolutionary Writing *

Course Description:

This 4-unit college-level course develops your skills as an analytical reader, writer, and thinker; it prepares you for the academic writing required of you at Cerritos College and 4-year institutions, as well as the persuasive and stylish writing employers seek.

My hope is that you will discover personal growth and value in the writing process. In this class, we will embrace different types of knowledge, not just our own; value different ways of knowing; center student experiences; engage one another as partners; facilitate a group-centered process; and build collectivism and empathy. Please think of our class as a public forum. Throughout the semester, you will be expected to share your writing with others and to participate in class discussions. Active participation is crucial for all students to insure a more rich learning experience.

NOTE: Teacher TRAC - This course is targeted for future teachers, but open to all students.

Required Books & Supplies:

● Colombo, Gary; Cullen, Robert; and Lisle, Bonnie. Rereading America 10th Edition.

● Stockett, Kathryn. The Help.

● Hacker, Diana. A Writer’s Reference 9th edition.

● Access to a computer, wifi, & Canvas

● 1 spiral notebook OR journal just for journaling (100 pages+)

● Tape, highlighters, post-its, lined 3x5 cards, and a mini-stapler.

● Various handouts printed out from Canvas

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Rereading America 10th Eition

by Colombo, Gary; Cullen, Robert; and Lisle, Bonnie

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The Help

by Katheryn Stockett

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A Writer's Reference, 9th edition

by Diana Hacker

Calendar

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Critical Course FAQs

The following will help answer you questions about our class:

Student Learning Outcomes

Wisdom Wall: Advice from Former Students to You

Writing Projects

Attendance & Tardy Policy

Late Work Policy

Academic Integrity

Grades and Assessing your Learning

Cerritos College Services: AIME, Counseling, DSPS, Financial Aid, Health Center + Food Pantry, iFALCON, Scholars Honors, and the Success Center

Tips for Success in College Courses

A Word about Electronic Devices . . .

Smartphone Apps

Netiquette

Classroom Conduct

The Role of Your Professor

Canvas

The platform for the course is Cerritos’ Learning Management System, Canvas. Please plan to get on Canvas each weekday with your regular log-in which includes your registration name and password.