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ESL 100 - ADVANCED COLLEGE READING & WRITING - Dr. Samuel Otoo

Course:ADVANCED COLLEGE READING & WRITING
Professor:Dr. Samuel Otoo
Email:sam.otoo@canyons.edu
Format:
  • OnlineLive
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

Dr. Sam Otoo

Greetings and welcome to ESL 100-

My name is Dr. Samuel Otoo, and I’ve been an English/ESL instructor at College of the Canyons since August, 1992. I'm glad you'll be sharing a learning environment with me this semester. The first day of ESL 100 is Monday, February 7 at 8:25am (PST). This class is ONLINE LIVE; the class will meet live via ZOOM from 8:25am to 10:50am (PST) every Monday. Students will have access to our Canvas shell a few days earlier to enable them to read the syllabus and obtain any required materials before the class starts. You'll have a great learning experience in this class; you'll be taught at a pace you can handle. If you have any pertinent questions before the first day, please feel free to email me at sam.otoo@canyons.edu

Course Description

This course is designed to help advanced non-native speakers of English improve their reading, composition, and grammar skills. It will prepare students for transfer-level English composition courses. Emphasis will be placed on reading of college-level material and on writing complex sentence patterns and researched multi-paragraph essays.

What to Expect in this Course

What to Expect in this Course

Assignments: Throughout this semester, you'll be required to:

1. research and write three multi-paragraph essays (assignment prompt for each essay will be provided);

2. participate actively in discussion boards frequently;

3. read assigned reading passages and write responses to them.

Types of Assessments

The following assignments will be used to determine the final grade:
*Essays 
•Quizzes 
*Group Discussions

*Final Exam

Textbook Information

1. "ENGLISH COMPOSITION" compiled by Dr. Jennifer Brezina.
{Online Educational Resource (OER) --FREE E-TEXT}


2. "DIFFERENT SEASONS" BY STEPHEN KING

Other Relevant Course Information

1. Besides your textbooks, all online instructional materials will be posted in Modules in your Canvas shell. All the weekly written assignments will also be posted in Modules, and you'll be required to submit all assignments to me in Canvas. 2. Your course syllabus will be made available to you before the class starts, and your performance on discussion board posts, essays, quizzes, and other assignments will be evaluated weekly. 3. All the assignments are designed to help you to understand the readings from the textbooks and improve your writing skills. You're advised to schedule time to prepare for each class and complete all required assignments. 

4. To be successful in this online-live course, you need to obtain a computer with internet access-

(I understand how functional smart phones are in enabling students to communicate effectively, but they’re not compatible with numerous types of activities on Canvas. It’s your responsibility to obtain the technical tools that will help you to be successful in the class. Sorry, I can't help you with technical issues).

 


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)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

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

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

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: 01/20/2022 Sub#: 382