Citrus College, Glendora, Califrona
Language Arts Department - ENGL 101
Spring 2009 Distance Education Class

Reading and Composition ENGL 101

Welcome to English 101 a composition course emphasizing exposition, analysis, argument, and research techniques. Extensive writing practice based upon reading culturally diverse short stories. 3 Units. CSU; UC

How do I contact the instructor, Mr. Harvey?

• email seosamh@roadrunner.com and jharvey@citruscollege.edu. Make sure all email goes to both addresses.
• voice (626) 914-8628
• office P1-107

What do I do first?
During the first week send me an email seosamh@roadrunner.com and jharvey@citruscollege.edu telling me that you have gotten everything you need and are ready to go or telling me what you need and, if possible, how I can help. It would also be helpful to sign on to the Blackboard Learning System so you can begin to get familiar with your classmates. Finally, check announcement in Blackboard for any relevant recent information.

What do I need for this course?

• Texts:
  • E-Fictions. Jos. F. Trimmer (editor) and C. Wade Jennings. Thomson Learning, publishers.
  • Writing About Literature: Step by Step. McKeague. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
  • Writer's Reference. Diana Hacker. Bedfor/St. Martins.
    Those are available at the Citrus College book store.
• Software and Equipment
  • Access to a computer connected to the Internet
  • MS Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator
  • MS Word 95, MS Word 6.0, MS Word 97, Word 2000, Word XP, Word 2003, Word Perfect to 2000
  • Email address

How do I turn in assignments?
You should set up a time frame for turning in your assignments. There are ten of them and the term goes fast.

Using Email - Each assignment must be done in MS Word or Word Perfect format. Set font to 12 point and double space all work. The heading of each assignment should at least include your name, assignment number, and a title. Using the email feature of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, attach the file to your email message and send it to both addresses. Make sure all assignments are sent to seosamh@roadrunner.com and jharvey@citruscollege.edu. To insure that your email is not discarded as SPAM, make sure you put ENGL 101 or Engl 101 on the subject line of your email.

This is an online class designed for the Internet. However, in extenuating circumstances, I will allow alternative methods of contact. Please get permission from me before using any of the following.

Disks - You may hand deliver disks to my office in ES 607. Mark them, put them in an envelope, and leave them in the box outside my door. They will be returned in the same manner. It may be some time before disks are marked and returned.

Paper - Typed assignments are acceptable if placed in an envelope and left in my box in ES 607. Under no circumstances will I accept hand written work.

Mail - You may mail typed or computer generated assignments along with stamped, self-addressed envelope to the following:

Joseph Harvey
Citrus College
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91747 - 1899

How will my work be graded?

All MS Word and Word Perfect files will be returned with comments.
• Papers will be graded with variations of A, B, C, and R.
• Paper marked R are unacceptable and require revision. You will find suggestions revision in the annotations.

How do I name my files? (for email and disk)
The file name for each assignment should include your name and the assignment number, and an R if it is a revision.

Examples:

MS Word - Jonhson2.doc, Diaz3r.doc, Fsmith4.doc (Use first initial if there are 2 with same name.) Any other naming mehtod will be confusing.

Word Perfect - Johnson2.wpd, Diaz3r.wpd, FSmith4.wpd (Use first initial if there are 2 with same name.) Any other naming method will be confusing.

Where do I find the assignments and other course information?
Everything you need is on the Blackboard Learning System at the Citrus College Internet site.

Details regarding the course are set forth in the class website (see below). When you go there, pay particular attention to the syllabus section and the assignment section.  

• Update email on WingSpan so it will transfer to Blackboard
• Your WingSpan ID becomes your Blackboard Username
• Your WingSpan PIN number (six digits only) becomes your Blackboard password
• To change these on Blackboard requires you change them on WingSpan
• Data will be transferred from WingSpan to Blackboard on a regular basis

Once you get to the welcome page, click on the Reading and Composition course link on the right, and you will go to the course site. Please be familiarized yourself with the course site and if you have any questions please email your instructor with your concern. Get your textbook and get started with your initial assignments. A major key to your success in this course will be keeping up with both the reading and the other assignments.   

If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DSP&S office at (626) 914-8675. Please discuss your accommodations with me by email and be sure to allow at least one week to arrange appropriate accommodations.