Course Description

This course provides instruction in reading and writing for college-level courses. Students will learn to apply critical reading and rhetorical writing strategies in a recursive reading/writing process. Students will read a variety of texts and critically respond to ideas and information from these texts in written responses.

Course Requirements

Mastery-Based Semi-Synchronous Online Class

• This is a fully online class, but it is a bit synchronous because your assignments have due dates and close within 2 weeks. There are no required scheduled meetings face to face or through zoom. Instead, you will need to pay very close attention to the Modules each week.

• This is a "Mastery-Based" class.

  • you will need to master each assignment (so the assignment is either complete or incomplete)

  • you will be given feedback on your work

  • you will have the opportunity to revise your work and resubmit it within two weeks of when the module is opened.

• Before handing in work

  • look at the rubric or the instructions within the assignment

  • the feedback will be given based on the rubric or the instructions

• All assignments will be graded based on the 4 Standards of Mastery identified in the rubric

Class Expectation:

• Follow the recommended class schedule

• Turn in your assignments by the due date

• If the assignment or any part of the assignment is not mastered, you may REVISE it until it is mastered (or until the module closes)

  • If you have not mastered a particular area in the rubric - it will be identified so you know where you need to focus your work

• • • • score of complete == Mastered - (You are good to go!)

      • score of incomplete = not mastered - (Look at the rubric to see what area needs to be revised!

• If you do not understand something,

  • reach out before the due date to meet with me or our lab instructor to get help

    • • Communicate! Communicate! I do not know what is holding you back from succeeding unless you talk with me!

• Students must earn a final course grade of C (70%) or better to pass ENGL 095 and be eligible to register for English 121.

Student Resources

HCC offers many free resources to help you succeed in this course. When you come to an obstacle, don’t struggle alone! Successful students know when and how to get help. Ask your instructor about the resources listed here and many others that may help you succeed.

• Instructor Conferences: Instructors are available to help you succeed in this course. When you have questions or concerns, do not keep them to yourself. Your professors are your partners who collaborate with you for success.

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• Composition and Literature Center: This HCC writing lab has remote tutoring available this summer. When you need tutoring help with your English or FYEX course work, you can do a virtual tutoring session with a tutor using Zoom.

  • No appointment is necessary for the "walk-in" hours. Simply go to the Zoom meeting during the walk-in hours. Follow the link to see the weekly schedule:

  • https://sites.google.com/howardcc.edu/clctutoring-students

  • This link will also be posted in our Technology Resources Module

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• The Learning Assistance Center(LAC) in the RCF building provides free academic help to all credit students at HCC.

• Math and English tutoring are available at all of these times.

• Go here for more information: (www.howardcc.edu/services-support/academic-support/learning-assistance-tutoring/index.html)

• Personal Counseling: If you encounter personal or academic problems during the semester or need a job or career resources, contact the counselors in the Counseling, Career Services, and Job Assistance Office. Personal counseling services has transitioned to teletherapy counseling. To schedule your appointment, call and leave a message at 443-518-1340. Your call will be returned within 24 hours. Teletherapy will be provided through the use of Zoom conferencing software or by telephone.

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• Disability Support Services: HCC students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services Office in RCF 302 (443-518-1300) to establish eligibility for services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss this privately with their instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.

Statement on General Education and Liberal Learning

A liberal education prepares students to lead ethical, productive, and creative lives and to understand how the pursuit of lifelong learning and critical thinking fosters good citizenship. General education courses form the core of a liberal education within the higher education curriculum and provide a coherent intellectual experience for all students by introducing the fundamental concepts and methods of inquiry in the areas of mathematics, the physical and natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and the humanities, and composition. This course is part of the general education core experience at Howard Community College.