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English C1000: Academic Reading and Writing
CRC Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
CRC Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the land currently occupied by Cosumnes River College as the traditional home of the Miwok and Nisenan people. These sovereign people have been caretakers of the area since time immemorial. The state of California is home to more than 110 Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, representing the most diverse set of tribal nations anywhere in the United States. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation, the Miwok and Nisenan people continue as vibrant and resilient Federally recognized tribes, bands, and rancherias. The waters of the Sacramento, American, and Cosumnes Rivers have nourished Miwok and Nisenan tribal communities with cultural and dietary sustenance throughout time. "Cosumnes" of Cosumnes River derives from the Plains Miwok language. Stemming from the words "kosumu," meaning salmon and "umne," meaning the place of, it translates as "The Place of the Salmon." Recognizing their culture that is rich with spiritual ties to the land and waters that resonate with their traditions, we are humbled and take this opportunity to thank and honor those indigenous people of this area.
Class & Instructor's Information
Class & Instructor's Information
Professor: Fairuze Ahmed Ramirez
Professor: Fairuze Ahmed Ramirez
Class Meetings:
Asynchronous Fully Online Class (no zoom meetings)
My Zoom Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:00 am-10:00 am you can access my zoom details in Canvas.
Email: ramiref@crc.losrios.edu please allow 24–48-hour response time. Thank you for your patience!
Professor Fairuze Welcome Video!
Professor Fairuze Welcome Video!
P.S. You will notice I said, "Welcome English 300 Students" in my welcome video--yeah, this class recently changed to be English C1000 Academic Reading and Writing. Just FYI, I am still adjusting to this new course name.
Dear First-Year Writers,
Dear First-Year Writers,
I’m a first-generation Yemeni-Arab American college graduate. I earned my B.A. in Anthropology and my M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), along with a certificate to teach college-level writing and composition, from Sacramento State. Since 2019, I’ve taught academic reading and writing at Sac State, UC Davis, and Cosumnes River College. I’m also currently a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program at Sac State.
About My Doctoral Work:
My research and teaching are deeply connected. I focus on improving curriculum and assessment design in higher education—especially by making it more anti-racist and inclusive. I use community-based participatory research and teacher action research to sustain meaningful dialogue and change in our classrooms. I believe that students’ lived and learning experiences matter, and those perspectives should be at the center of how we design our courses. Learning should be useful, relevant, and meaningful to you.
My teaching is rooted in values of equity, social justice, and global citizenship. I draw inspiration from feminist thinkers and critical educators like Paulo Freire, Louise Dunlap, bell hooks, and Norman Fairclough. These scholars believe that education can—and should—be a form of activism that helps us reimagine and transform our society.
What This Means for You:
Your voice matters. In fact, your ideas, experiences, and ways of seeing the world will shape our learning together. In this class, we’ll co-create knowledge by reading, writing, and thinking critically about topics that matter—to us and to the world we live in.
We’ll examine language, culture, and education as social and political forces. Together, we’ll explore how texts, images, and public messages shape our beliefs about people, language, and society—and how we can respond creatively and critically. We'll ask questions like: How do we use language to make meaning, build community, or challenge injustice? And how can we learn to reinhabit our society in more inclusive and thoughtful ways?
This class will be a brave space where we reflect, collaborate, and challenge ideas with respect and curiosity. We’ll share our stories, negotiate meaning, and build trust as a learning community. I want you to leave this course feeling more confident in your reading, writing, and communication skills—and more aware of your own power and growth.
Please take some time to explore this liquid syllabus to set your expectations for the course and our learning journey together.
I look forward to meeting you, learning from you, and witnessing your academic and personal growth.
Sincerely,
Professor Fairuze Ahmed Ramirez-Rosie
She/Her/Hers
To learn more about how this class is organized and conducted, including course assignments, course policies, and, and resources please click on the far-left menu at the top of this page.
FYI: Important Dates/Deadlines
FYI: Important Dates/Deadlines
Date: Deadline/action
August 23 Classes start
August 27 Last day to drop classes without notation on record
August 27 Last day to drop classes and qualify for a tuition refund
August 31 Last day to enroll in classes
September 5 Last day to return parking permit for refund
October 1 Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" notation on record
October 15 Last day to petition for pass/no pass
October 15 Last day of classes
December 18 Last day to submit a refund request to Business Services Office
January 2, 2026 Grades due
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