ON-LINE ENGLISH 101

 

MANDATORY PREREQUISITES

 

Please read the following list carefully.  If your answer is no to any of these, please find an alternative course immediately.

 

Ø  Minimum English 101 entry-level essay writing skills demonstrated on a timed diagnostic writing assignment completed by midnight Wednesday of the first week. 

          To remain in the course, this timed diagnostic writing assignment must be completed satisfactorily by no later than midnight on the first Wednesday of the quarter.  

è(If your diagnostic writing assignment does not meet the minimum entry requirements of the course, you will have to find an alternative writing course to upgrade your skills.) 

 

Ø  An approved minimum writing assessment score and/or successful completion of English 99.

 

Ø  A trustworthy Internet connection as well as general experience using the Internet and copy-and-paste word processing programs.

 

Ø  Ability and willingness to devote an average of at least 10 hours per week to the course.

 

Ø  Ability to understand and follow written directions.

 

Ø  Willingness to share your writing with others and constructively comment on others’ writing.

 

Ø  The required texts in hand no later than the middle of the second week of the course. (The first textbook assignment will be due the Thursday of the second week.)

 

Ø  Attendance at an ON-CAMPUS meeting (with photo I.D.) toward the end of the term to complete an in-class Portfolio essay and submit your completed Portfolio and Journal.