NC-ENGL-002 - Essential Reading & Writing II - Aquil Yorke

Introduction

Hello, COC students! My name is Aquil Yorke, and I’m thrilled to be your potential English 002: Essential Reading & Writing II- instructor at College of the Canyons. With a passion for teaching, I'm eager to help you develop your writing skills and discover the power of words. I look forward to working together to achieve your academic goals!

Course Description

Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies to compose well-organized and coherent essays. Develops reading skills by focusing on formulating inferences and making connections among fiction and nonfiction texts and ideas.

By the end of this semester, students will be able to:

• Compose well-organized, unified, coherent college-level essays and/or workplace documents, using documented outside sources and personal observations to develop a unified thesis with relevant main points and specific evidence. 
• Formulate inferences and connections among texts and ideas that will lead to thoughtful and expository writing. 

What to Expect in this Course

Pathway to Success

We will be using Modules and Progressions in this class.

Modules

As you will see on the left navigational guide, there is a panel labeled "Modules". This is where you will spend the majority of the class reading coursework and completing assignments. Each module (excluding this one) is divided by its week (Week One, Week Two, etc.) of the course. As we progress through the semester, each week we will be working on a new module, so please stay on track of what week it is to have a successful semester!

Progression

In previous classes and textbooks (and possibly ones you have this semester) you may be familiar with how your instructor divides the course by "Units". In this class, our assignments are divided by "Progressions". These progressions are meant to help show the progress you are making through each unit, and how each of the preceding and proceeding assignments scaffold into each other. 

Pathway to success each week:

1. Select the module for the week
2. Preview the coursework for said week
3. Complete all assignments (readings, exercises, essays, and discussion posts and replies) by their respective due dates.

Types of Assessments

In addition to participation, discussion board assignments, & reading assignments, students are required to complete one 2-4 page essay. This essay is meant to help demonstrate how well you were able to understand the concepts we discussed in class. 

Textbook Information

Reading materials provided for free on Canvas.

Other Relevant Course Information

Have fun- I am here to help you succeed as you build on your reading and writing skills. Please reach out if you need any help or have questions!

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: 08/30/2024 Sub#: 1835