Chabot College | Summer/Fall 2020 Class Schedule

Chabot College • Summer/Fall 2020 Class Schedule 17 510.723.6600 • www.chabotcollege.edu 20 19 NOTE FOR STUDENTS: English 101A and 102 are not prerequisites to taking English 1. They are college-preparatory courses to help students who choose them to be more successful or feel more prepared when taking English 1. If a student does not pass English 101A or English 102, he or she may still move into English 1, but should discuss with his/her English instructor or counselor the most beneficial option. Re-taking a college-preparatory class may sometimes be more productive than jumping into a higher-level English class. However, some students may feel ready for English 1 after completing only 101A, or after taking, but not successfully passing 102. For all English classes, for every hour in class, students should expect to spend at least 2-3 hours outside of class in preparation, depending on the material and individual student needs. ENGLISH 101A ------------------------------------------ 4 units • Non-Transferable Pass/No Pass Not Required for AA/AS Degrees English 101A is a slower-paced college preparatory English class, which includes in-class time to practice college-level reading and writing. Students who take 101A, may move into 102 the following semester, or jump ahead into English 1. Course and Student Expectations Expect to spend time in and out of class: • Reading and writing about a range of texts, including full-length works • Developing paragraphs and essays • Building active reading habits to understand college-level texts • Moving at a moderate, step by step pace Students who choose English 101A: • Prefer learning step by step at a slower pace • Did not get a lot of experience reading and writing in high school • Want to refresh reading and writing skills typically taught in high school • Prefer a course that builds English vocabulary and comprehension • Want more time and support before taking college-level English 1 for a letter grade ENGLISH 102 ------------------------------------------ 4 units • Non-Transferable Pass/No Pass Not Required for AA/AS Degrees English 102 is an accelerated college preparatory English class designed for students to move, in one semester, into English 1, and includes in-class time to practice college-level reading and writing. Course and Student Expectations Expect to spend time in and out of class: • Reading and writing about full-length books • Developing academic reading skills, such as analysis and synthesis • Writing academic essays • Moving at a faster pace than English 101A • Building a strong foundation for English 1 Students who choose English 102: • Are motivated to advance quickly • Had limited experience with academic reading and essay writing in high school • Want to refresh reading and writing skills typically taught in high school • Want in-class, hands on practice with citing sources, reading for main points, and writing longer papers about books • Want to establish a stronger foundation in academic reading and writing before taking college-level English 1 for a letter grade ENGLISH 1 ------------------------------------------ 4 units • Transferable Letter Grade Only Required for AA/AS Degrees English 1 is a transferable, college-level English course. Students develop advanced reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Course and Student Expectations Expect to spend time in and out of class: • Reading and analyzing full-length books • Synthesizing ideas from multiple sources as you write an essay • Conducting research, with the support of the instructor Students who choose English 1: • Have solid experience reading books and writing academic essays (from high school or college classes) • Have effective strategies for annotating a text and separating out main points from details • Are aware of how to quote and cite texts • Are comfortable reading 50-75 pages per week or feel ready for the challenge • Are comfortable writing essays of 1500 words (5-7 pages, double-spaced) or feel ready for the challenge ENGLISH INFORMED COURSE SELECTION First Semester English Courses at Chabot College