Welcome to English C1000 Hybrid!

FORMALLY ENG 1A

I can't wait to meet you all!

My Teaching Philosophy

My name is Jessica Budica and I went to Cal State Long Beach where I earned my BA and MFA in Creative Writing. I have always loved writing and using my creativity and I hope I bring that into my classes every day! Ultimately, my teaching philosophy and this course are centered around you, the student. This means I will always set you up to succeed through activities and lessons with ample feedback designed to guide you through each unit. We will also focus on getting in the field and learning through hands on experiences. Often I will push you, but I will never leave you unsupported or set you up to fail. And I think it is important that our course material not only aids in your writing journey but is relevant to your life. I want this class to challenge you and help you cultivate your ideas so you leave this class feeling not only more confident in your writing capabilities but also in your thoughts, ideas, and opinions. So, even if you don't feel ready yet, you got this! And we'll get through this together!

What is a Hybrid Class?

A Hybrid class is a course that combines in-person and online, taking all of the best activities from a face-to-face class and placing the majority of lecture content and reading material online. This means we still meet in class every Monday and Wednesday from 9am-10:15am and we still function primarily as an in-person class. This also means you will spend time on your own outside of our class meeting time covering the reading material and recorded lectures to ensure you are prepared for our in class activities.

Class Meeting: MW 9-10:15am, BGS 200

How will I reach out to you?

Modules will unlock Thursday at 12:01am for those who want/need to work ahead. You can access the next module once they have completed the previous week’s/module’s assignments
Important messages regarding grading, class feedback, or assignment changes will be posted in announcements (set up notifications to receive alerts when these are posted).
I will provide feedback (even if just a quick note) on almost all assignments in the gradebook comments. Small assignments will be graded within 1 1/2 weeks and major assignments within 2 1/2 weeks.
Emails and Progress Reports will be sent individually to students needing more assistance

How can you reach me?

Email is JBudica@saddleback.edu (best way to reach me)

Office phone is 949.582.4903

Office Hours: M W in-person or online 2:30-3:30 & T online only 10-1pm

I'm on campus MW. But, you can reach me via email M-F 9:00am-5pm. I usually respond to emails within an hour or two, but definitely the same day. Sat & Sun I rarely check emails as I'm hanging with my family.

Why are you taking English 1A?

English 1A is required my most 4-year institutions, and the great news is this class is so beneficial to all fields of study. We of course spend a great deal of time on academic writing, paragraph construction, and composing essays into organized structures. And when we look beyond these formal terms, we realize this means we focus on effective communication. Who can't benefit from that? We also concentrate on critical thinking; meaning, we deeply consider a particular subject or idea.

Course Description: This class focuses on composing the academic-style expository essay, which features a comprehensive thesis and logical support. Students will write original compositions increasing in level of difficulty and length, totaling at least 6,000 words, which will use rhetorical strategies such as textual analysis, causal analysis, comparison, and argument. Students will read, interpret, and synthesize non-fiction sources using Standard Written English and MLA format.

Week 1 Success Kit

Class starts

Read materials in Orientation module (Modules are just “units” within our course.)
Read over the syllabus (this thing here!)
Check into Canvas and your email
Grab your laptop or pen/pencil and paper. Need a laptop, contact the laptop loan program for a FREE loaner laptop.
Attend Class on Monday

Need anything else?

Remember, there are course policies, but ultimately my job is to aid you through this course and your writing journey. I'm here to help and to guide you as you develop your writing techniques and explore new ideas. So, reach out! Don't wait until you feel overwhelmed. Let's make a plan to ensure you reach your goals and succeed in this course. And if you are overwhelmed, then definitely reach out so we can make a plan and together, get you back on track!

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