Course Information
Course ID:	ENGL 001A
Course Name:	ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Section Number:	71481
Units:	3
Instructor Name:	Leonard
Course Type:	Online
Course Description: English 1A will help you to improve your discussion and analytical reading, critical thinking, and writing process. In this class, you will be writing essays and reading college-level texts. Above all, this course will help you develop real-world skills, such as audience-awareness and persuasion, which will enable you to participate in both an academic and professional community.
Instructor Contact Information
Email Address:	amy_leonard@wvm.edu
Office Hours:	Mondays 9:00pm-10:00pm on-line at the Angel Classroom
Other Information
Orientation Schedule: Please attend a mandatory orientation meeting on Friday, February 6 from 10:00-1:00pm in Room E2-501. If you are trying to add this section on or after Monday, February 2, you must attend the orientation.
On Campus Requirements: There will be three in-person meetings: an orientation on Feb. 6th from 10:00am-1:00pm A midterm: TBA A Final: TBA
Exam Requirements and Location: All exams will be in room E2-501.
Required Books & Materials: (1) Reading Critically, Writing Well: a Reader and a Guide 8th Edition by Rise B Axelrod (2) About a Boy by Nick Hornby (3) Keys for Writers 5th ed. by Ann Raimes
Outline of Topics to be Covered: We will be writing: Four Essays 3-5 pages, One Research paper 6-8 pages, Learning how to use MLA citations. Some topics for our essays will include: The Internet and Education, the Effects of Horror Movies, A proposal, a literary analysis, and much more.
Notice on Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) in S2-201, (408.855.5085 or 408.727.9243 TTY) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with verifiable documentation.
Websites: TBA