Syllabi, Course, Lab, Grade Issues36. What kinds of credit courses in English are offered at CCCCD? Where can I find a quick reference to their course descriptions?
36. Students can check the CCCCD web site for a list of courses and course descriptions. Each semester the English Department offers sections of freshman composition as well as sophomore literature courses.
37. How can I find out what textbooks are used in English classes?
37. Students can call or visit the College Bookstore to inquire about textbooks or students can view the course syllabus at the faculty web site. The syllabus will list the required textbooks for the course.
38. May I see a copy of the syllabus for English courses?
38. Departmental syllabi are listed on the college web site as well as individual faculty syllabi. Look for a list of English faculty on this English Department web site.
39. What is the difference between English 1301 in a computer classroom and English 1301 in a traditional classroom?
39. Courses in a traditional classroom or in a computer classroom both use the same material and emphasize the same skills. However, an English class is a computer classroom often takes on a workshop atmosphere. Students can take advantage of word processing for in-class writings and computer aided instruction for web based resources under the guidance of the instructor.
40. Why is a Lab required for English 1301? What are the lab requirements?
40. ENGL 1301 Composition/Rhetoric I requires that students complete 16 lab units as prescribed and supervised by the instructor in order to provide additional Òhands onÓ learning and writing activities for students. Lab assignments usually include reading responses, journals, visits to the Writing Center, and web-based tutorials. After a class begins, the instructor advises students concerning lab activities and assignments.
41. Why is a Lab required for English 1302? What are the lab requirements?
41. ENGL 1302 Composition/Rhetoric II requires that students complete lab assignments as prescribed and supervised by the instructor in order to provide additional learning and writing activities for students. Lab assignments usually include reading responses, research activities, visits to the Writing Center, web-based learning projects, and other activities related to the course work..
42. I see that a departmental final exam is required for the English 1301 course. What is the Departmental Final Exam for English 1301 like?
42. ENGL 1301 includes a Departmental Final Exam that instructors are asked to count as 20 % of the course grade. After a semester of writing numerous essays aided by instructor conferences, revisions, and visits to the Writing Center, the final exam is an in-class essay that allows a student to demonstrate his/her ability to take a general knowledge or experience-based topic and write a short essay that exhibits skills in organization, content, and mechanics. The Final Exam Essays are graded by the instructor and then submitted to the English Department Office as a matter of record.
43. May I take an English course with a pass-fail grade option?
43. Non-degree seeking students may select a pass/fail grade option for foreign languages, sign language, and creative writing courses (ENGL 2307 and ENGL 2308). This option is not available for students working toward a degree plan or intending to transfer to another institution. To select a pass/fail grade, students must complete the appropriate form at the Admissions and Records Office before the termÕs Census Date.
44. Where can I find out about writing courses offered through Continuing Education?
44. English and Writing courses offered through Continuing Education are available on the CE web site at www.ccccd.edu/ce.
45. Does CCCCD offer a good grammar course?
45. Yes, CCCCD offers ENGL 0310, a grammar and sentence construction course, each semester. There are no prerequisites for this course. Students often benefit from taking ENGL 0310 at the same time that they are taking other English courses such as ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, or ENGL 2311.
46. If I do not do well in an English class, may I re-take the class in order to earn a higher grade?
46. Students who do not do well in an English class may re-take the class one time in order to work for a higher grade. The most recent grade will be the grade figured into a studentÕs GPA (grade point average) even though both grades will appear on the student's transcript.
47. I have had some personal problems near the end of the semester. May I qualify for a grade of Incomplete and finish the course later?
47. Students who are unable to successfully complete a course may ask their instructors for an Incomplete Grade Contract. Generally, students qualify for an Incomplete if the student has attended the class regularly, has completed 80 % of the course work, and is present to sign the Incomplete Grade Contract form. The Incomplete Grade Contract specifies the remaining course work and a due date for completing the course work. If a student completes the work by the due date, the instructor will grade the completed work, determine a course grade, and then submit a Change of Grade form to the Chair of the Department and to the Dean for approvals. The student will be notified of the grade change.