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Mitra Sapienza
Mitra Sapienza
English 1A instructor
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE INFORMATION
“Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students” according to the Umoja community nationally. Here at CCSF Umoja practices and principles are used in a student retention program specifically designed to support Black and African American student excellence.
English 1A consists of college-level reading, writing, critical thinking and research. This English 1A is a designated Umoja Program course; while all students are welcome, topics, resources, and activities will be grounded in Umoja Principles and aligned with CCSF Umoja values. Here's more information about Umoja at CCSF and Umoja Community nationally.
English 1A meets face-to-face on Ocean campus (18 weeks). The use of the online platform Canvas is required. Coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device.
CRN 32048 Section 030 Meets in person, MW 10:10am-12pm, Health Center 213, Ocean Campus, Full Term: 1/13/25-5/21/25
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
College reading, writing, and critical thinking with a major research component. Reading, writing, and research assignments are based predominantly on non-fiction texts.
College reading, writing, and critical thinking with a major research component. Reading, writing, and research assignments are based predominantly on non-fiction texts.
Prerequisites/corequisites/advisories
Prerequisites/corequisites/advisories
Transferability
UC/CSU
Requisites/Advisories
RECOMMENDED PREP: Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze college-level texts.
Compose source-based, organized essays that are driven by an effective thesis.
Apply the major conventions of standard written English.
Research and integrate relevant and credible sources for support, using appropriate citation format.
Class Meetings
Class Meetings
In-person classes meet regularly, twice a week, on Ocean Campus (see above).
Course Learning Management System
Course Learning Management System
You will use the Canvas Learning Management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades. I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, you should reach out to Canvas help.
Textbooks
Textbooks
There will be one book for this course: What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World by Prentiss Hemphill, Random House, 2024, as well as a variety of other articles and essays made available online.
Field Trips
Field Trips
None.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Start and End Dates
Start and End Dates
January 13, 2025 - May 21, 2025
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
Last day to add: January 31, 2025
Last day for refund: January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without W: January 31, 2025
Last day to drop with W: April 17, 2025
Last day to elect pass/no pass: NA
Dropping the Class
Dropping the Class
I hope no one has to drop this course, but in the instance that you might be considering dropping, please get in touch. I am eager to work with you to get you on track or to make sure you have the support moving forward.
I will work with you to come up with a plan that will enable you to stay in the course and succeed. However, if you find yourself still needing to drop the course, make sure you are aware that the date when you drop the class can variously affect your transcript and finances.
If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Typically, I only drop students myself at the beginning of the semester, if they are a no-show or miss several assignments in a row, in order to make room for other students who want to add.
In order not to be dropped as a No-Show, you will need to complete the first week's Discussion by the end of the seventh calendar day after the class begins.
In order not to be dropped after your initial activity in the course, you must also participate in the first weekly Discussion and writing assignment by the end of the fourteenth calendar day after the class begins.
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE SYLLABUS
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