Eng. 22 Field Service
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Instructor : Karen Warren Email: kwarren@gavilan.edu Phone: (408) 848-4850 Office:
SS109 Course hours & location: MW 9:00-11:45 F 9:10-11 in CJ500 Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the English placement exam or successful completion of Eng. 440/420. Required: Concurrent enrollment in Eng. 250 & 260, as well as Eng. 22: Field Service.
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Texts: Silverman, Rules of Thumb A college-level dictionary Additional readings as assigned |
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Supplies: access to a word processor or typewriter, academic calendar to note due dates & exams, 3-ring binder and lined paper, highlighter, spiral notebook for journal, and a manila folder (not plastic!) for submitting essays |
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English 260 Preparation for College Reading: Course Description and Objectives This is a course presenting strategies in the technique and practice of college-level critical reading and thinking skills.
English 250 Practical Writing: Course Description and Objectives This course covers writing clear, correct, effective essays and learning preliminary research skills. English 22: Field Service Students will put their learning into practice by reading to children in Gavilan's Child Development Center. |
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Learning Community Program Since these linked classes are part of Gavilan's learning community program, we will be working with counselors, tutors, and other staff to help you develop strategies for succeeding in college. We'll talk about the resources available to you on campus, such as financial aid and the Career Center, and the ways you can hook into the larger community of Gavilan. We'll also examine how strong reading and writing skills will help you succeed in all of your college classes. We are here to provide you with the help you need to make your education work for you. Recommended additional courses: Guidance 1 Self-Assessment & Career Development
Library 3: Internet & Information Competency |
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| Eng. 250-260-22 Course Attendance Students must attend class regularly, be on time, prepare all assignments in advance, and participate in all class discussions and other group activities, such as free-writes, peer editing workshops, seminar discussions, web postings, and panels. Attendance is crucial. If you miss more than one class meeting, please meet with me to make a plan for your continued presence the class. Missing more than two class meetings could result in your being dropped from the class. |
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English 250 Requirements Papers/projects 60% Department final 25% In-class writing 15% |
English 260 Requirements Papers/projects 30% In-class writing 35% Seminar/response 30% Independent reading 5% |
English 22 Requirements Reflective portfolio 50% Observations/notes 50% |
Advisory: Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor, advisor, or the Disabled Students Services Office. Occupational/Vocational Students: Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in vocational education programs. |
Department exam: Sat., Dec. 10, 9-11 a.m. SS210 Final exams: Mon., Dec. 19, 10:30-12:30 in CJ500 Weds., Dec. 19, 10:30-12:30 in CJ500 |
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