Critical Reading and Thinking
CRE 101 - 16529, 33692, 36458
Fall, 2023
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Purpose of College Critical Reading and Thinking
Purpose of College Critical Reading and Thinking
In CRE 101 you will be learning the art of the argument. This includes how to read and understand an argument, how to compare two different ideas or beliefs about an issue, and how your values determine what you believe about issues.
This is a course you will use for the rest of your life in your job, family, school, faith, and community.
Need Help? PC HAS IT!
Need Help? PC HAS IT!
"Student Hours"
"Student Hours"
This is time I set aside for YOU. If you need help, please visit me during office hours or make an appointment.
M - TH - 1:30 - 3:00 PM - Online Meeting Link
OR By appointment (I'm open to meeting in the evening or on the weekends. Just send me an email and we'll set up an appointment that works for you.)
Meeting in Person
I am teaching 100% online this semester; however, I will occasionally be on campus and happily meet with you in person. My office is in the B Building - B139.
Office Phone: 602-285-7313
Email: linda.meeks@phoenixcollege.edu
I am firmly committed to equity and diversity. I strive to create and maintain an inclusive and equitable classroom community for all students, including specifically members of the Black, Indigenous, and Latinx communities as well as those who identify as LGBTQ+. In this class I will work to promote an anti-racist environment where each student feels affirmed, safe, and welcomed.
Tutoring and Library
Tutoring and Library
Phoenix College offers many resources to students. Two of the best resources you can access - FOR FREE! - are the Phoenix College Library and Tutoring Center.
Tutoring Center
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center is located on the bottom floor in the library. There are many services that will help you succeed in all of your courses. Take advantage of this great resource!
Phoenix College Tutoring Center
Phoenix College Library
Phoenix College Library
The PC Library is another resource for students. You can get free help with research, print, use computers, and of course check out books, music, and movies.
Michelle Meeks, MA Edu
Michelle Meeks, MA Edu
You can call me Ms. Meeks or Michelle
Me with Bumstead!!! - GO PC BEARS!
Communication Policy
Communication Policy
The BEST way to contact me is by email at linda.meeks@phoenixcollege.edu
The second-best way to contact me is through Canvas.
You can also call my office phone number and leave a message.
I will make every effort to ensure that your experience in CRE 101 is meaningful and pertinent to your everyday life. In return, please take the time to read this syllabus carefully and contact me right away if you have any questions or concerns. I will respond to emails within 24 hours, usually sooner, but I am slower on the weekends. If I do not respond to your message within 24 hours assume I did not get your email and send another email with the Subject line - PLEASE RESPOND! I will not get offended and will appreciate the reminder.
MCCCD Course Description
MCCCD Course Description
Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks.
MCCCD Course Competencies
MCCCD Course Competencies
Analyze the nature of critical reading and its application to life in the contemporary world. (I)
Apply critical thinking techniques to a variety of materials and purposes for reading. (II)
Identify the structure of an argument. (III)
Evaluate material to ascertain tone, purpose, audience, and context. (IV)
Interpret assumptions, bias, author`s point of view, and connotative meanings in text. (V)
Determine and analyze common errors in reasoning. (VI)
Evaluate the nature and accuracy of evidence given in support of an author`s argument. (VII)
Gather and utilize internet, database and print resources to evaluate the accuracy of information. (VIII)
Interpret, evaluate, and analyze internet, database, and print resources through the critical reading and critical thinking processes.(IX)
Synthesize multiple sources to evaluate the merits of arguments. (X)
Withdrawals
Withdrawals
MOST IMPORTANT!!!!
MOST IMPORTANT!!!!
Communicate with your instructor!
Communicate with your instructor!
If you begin to feel overwhelmed or fall behind in a class, you should talk to the course instructor immediately to assess options for remaining in the class. We are here to support you and help you succeed.
To receive a full refund: You must withdraw by August 28, 2023.
To receive a guaranteed grade of W without the instructor’s permission you must withdraw by October 8, 2023.
If it is before or during the deadline for student-initiated withdrawal from the course, it is standard Maricopa policy that a student may withdraw from a course without the instructor's permission. Course withdrawal is an official process. You should meet with your instructor, financial aid, and an academic advisor to confirm the impact of such a withdrawal on your academic progress and financial responsibilities.
After October 8, 2023, your ability to withdraw is determined in consultation with your instructor. If you do drop the class, you will receive a “W” if you are passing the course and a “Y” if you are failing the course.
Points to remember
Points to remember
There are two kinds of withdrawal, student-initiated withdrawal, and instructor-initiated withdrawal. You can find the specific withdrawal dates in my.maricopa.edu > Student Center > My Class Schedule > (Course Prefix/Number) > Calendar button under Deadlines. After the last day for student-initiated withdrawal, students may ask instructors to withdraw them. Other relevant dates are listed in the college calendar.
Students seeking to withdraw from this course should first meet with a Financial Aid advisor in the Hannelly Center to discuss the impact on current and future financial aid awards. Students who do not complete 67% of their attempted courses, or fall below a 2.0 cgpa, may be ineligible for future financial aid. Additionally, students who choose to withdraw from this course may have to return financial aid funds to the college. Please, meet with a Financial Aid advisor and provide documentation of your meeting before requesting to be withdrawn.
As per MCCCD regulations (2.3.2) “Students who do not meet the attendance requirement as determined by the course instructor may be withdrawn.” See the attendance policy for details.
Additionally, students may be dropped from a course for non-payment of fees. If you are dropped for nonpayment, paying your fees will NOT automatically reinstate you in your classes. Reinstatement requires permission from your instructor and the Department Chair and is not guaranteed.
If you stop attending a course without officially withdrawing from the course, you may earn an “F” for a course grade.
A student may withdraw from a course after the student-initiated withdrawal deadline only with instructor permission.
You must make the withdrawal request in writing. The instructor reserves the right to refuse your request. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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