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Spring 2026
This is a fully online, asynchronous course.
"Today we are now thrown into contact all the time with people whose assumptions, perspectives, and backgrounds are different from our own."Β --Michael Schur, How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
"Today we are now thrown into contact all the time with people whose assumptions, perspectives, and backgrounds are different from our own."Β --Michael Schur, How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
About This Syllabus
About This Syllabus
π±This syllabus is designed to be mobile (smartphone!)-friendly. I encourage you to bookmark it on your phone so it's easy to find and reference when you need it. π³
*The class name has recently changed from EWRT 2 to ENGL C1001. You may see EWRT 2 in our syllabus and Canvas pages because I have not yet updated everything.
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Welcome!
Welcome!
Greetings From Your Instructor
Greetings From Your Instructor
π I'm Sarah Lisha, and I will be your online instructor for ENCL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing. I am so excited to be working with all of you this quarter! π
π In this class, we will be working out our critical thinking skills through reading, watching, and discussing various texts that challenge how we view the world. πͺIn particular, we will be reading Michael Schur's How to be Perfect and exploring moral philosophy. I hope we have fun this quarter!
π Thank you for taking this class. I am here to support you.
πI'll see you online! You'll also find the links to the college and to log-in to our course at the bottom of this page.
Sarah
How This Class Works
How This Class Works
This is a 12-week fully online course that begins Monday, April 6. π
You will learn in a community with your peers. This is not a self-paced course. π¨πΎβπ»
This class does not meet regularly in Zoom. Your learning will be conducted asynchronously (which means "not live") in Canvas.
π₯ If you are an early bird: our class will be available beginning Sunday, April 5.
By Sunday of Week 1, you will be expected to log-in to our course in Canvas and complete the Orientation Module.
π£ On Monday morning of each week, you will receive a weekly announcement with updates, so please check your email or click "Announcements" in Canvas.Β
Due dates are always on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:59pm. All times are PST.
π€ Each module contains readings and videos, a quiz, collaborative activities including discussions, and essay assignments.
Week 1 Success Kit
Week 1 Success Kit
ππ½Below you will find our homework assignments for the first week. When you logon to Canvas and click "Start Here," you will find out more information about the work. π
How to Contact Me Directly
How to Contact Me Directly
My Preferred Contact Method is the Canvas Inbox
My Preferred Contact Method is the Canvas Inbox
Alternatively, you may email me.
(lishasarah@fhda.edu)If you contact me Monday-Friday, I will respond within 24 hours.
How to Get Answers to General Questions
How to Get Answers to General Questions
Use the Q&A Discussion
Use the Q&A Discussion
The Q&A Discussion is a great place for general course-related questions. Your peers might event answer you there! If your question is personal in nature, please send it directly to me through the Canvas inbox.Β
Office Hours: Meet with Me!
Office Hours: Meet with Me!
Zoom Conferences
Zoom Conferences
My office hours this quarter will be:
To be announced soon!
π€I understand that these times might not work for you, so please contact me if you need another time! π
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