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ENGL-103 - Critical Reading, Writing, & Thinking - Ruth Rassool

Course:Critical Reading, Writing, & Thinking
Professor:Ruth Rassool
Email:ruth.rassool@canyons.edu
Format:
  • Online
  • OnlineLive
Course Length:
  • 8 Week
  • 16 Week

Introduction

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A typical week in English 103 focuses on one of the topics discussed in our textbook: Consumerism, Advertising, Television, Movies, The Cloud, and American Identity. Each topic is viewed through the lens of semiotics and critical thinking.

Course Description

In this class, we will examine the principles of critical thinking as applied to writing and reading arguments on complex issues. Focuses on close textual analysis, argumentative writing, and logical reasoning. Essay topics may include pop culture, politics, social issues, or moral/ethical issues.

What to Expect in this Course

This is a short term online class; therefore, there will be no regularly scheduled meetings on ZOOM. Weekly discussions will relate to peer-reviewed, graded, short essay assignments.

Types of Assessments

Online text entries essays uploaded in files

Textbook Information / Link to ZTC Textbook

Signs of Life in the USA 10th edition required text

The textbook will be available as screenshots in the class Canvas page 

The text is also available as an e-book: https://store.macmillanlearning.com/us/product/Signs-of-Life-in-the-USA/p/1319213669


Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

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Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

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Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 08/29/2022 Sub#: 820