Monday, September 21, 2009

 

Course Syllabus

Please respond to the syllabus in a minimally three paragraph essay by Sept. 24, 2009. Comment on the goals and objectives, texts, methodology and anything else.

Course Syllabus
Professor Wanda Sabir

English 201 A
43502 Lec 08:00-08:50 MTWTh Sabir C 213
43505 Lec 01:00-02:50 PM MW Sabir A 200

English 201B
43510 Lec 08:00-08:50 MTWTh Sabir C 213
43513 Lec 01:00-02:50 PM MW Sabir A 200

Final Exam: 12-2, Wednesday, Dec.16 (Portfolios due via e-mail)
Drop dates: Sept. 5 (w/refund), Sept. 19 (w/out a W), Nov. 25 (w/W).

Syllabus for English 201A/B: Preparation for Composition and Reading

The English 201 series (4 units) is a preparatory course designed to emphasize the thinking, reading, organizing and writing skills required for successful execution of college-level papers in all subject areas. This course is designed to for those students requiring minimal preparation for entering English 1A.

Absences must be kept to a minimum. If you miss 6 consecutive hours or 8 cumulative hours you will risk being dropped from the course, doing poorly or both. English 201 consists of weekly essays and daily assignments. This is a portfolio driven class. Keep all of your written work, graded and otherwise to turn in the last day of class. There will be an assessment, a midterm, a research project, a final and a presentation of the research essay.

Tupac Amaru Shakur

I thought it might be interesting to look at the life of one of rap’s more well-known artists, Tupac Amaru Shakur (25), who died before we had a chance to know the fullness of his genius. We’ll be reading a memoir about his mother Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary by Jasmine Guy; Holler if You Hear Me by Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D.; The Rose that Grew from Concrete by Tupac Shakur, a college dictionary (American Heritage recommended)

The questions and analysis will come out of the discussions and listening parties as we look for themes in the work and try to reconstruct the artist’s life through his songs which were quite autobiographical. Tupac loved his mother, but he was angry with her too. We will describe this relationship and how mother and son were able to mend it. Forgiveness is preached, however, it takes a certain kind of personality to actually let by-gones be by-gones. Tupac personified “thug life.” He had old ladies tattooing his TL on their arms. What is a thug and why did Tupac celebrate it?

Keep a reading log. Discussion groups will meet each week. Students will also keep a reading log/journal/notes with key ideas outlined for each discussion section, along with vocabulary and key arguments listed, with primary writing strategies employed: description, process analysis, narration, argument, cause and effect, compare and contrast, definition, problem solving.

Stewart Pidd Hates English

Stewart Pidd Hates English is a workbook which looks deceptively easy; however, students need to pay attention to the details. The fictional character, Stewart Pidd, hates English, so he doesn’t spend the necessary time to complete his writing tasks. He’d rather do anything instead of writing, and his grades, you will notice, reflect this. The essays you analyze are not deep so don’t worry about content, the authors want you to practice the grammar lessons Stewart Pidd has not mastered. These grammar assignments might be one’s you don’t remember, or remember only vaguely. The goal of the book is to help you identify these errors in your own writing in your revision process, so you don’t make the same mistakes Pidd makes.

We will use Michael Eric Dyson’s Holler to locate the grammatical forms for analysis SPHE takes us through. Dyson is a much more interesting and engaging writer than Stewart Pidd. I am using this book with my English 1A class also. Those students shouldn’t have as much trouble with SPHE or at least this is the hope; however, after SPHE students should feel a lot more competent about their writing because you will have the language necessary to talk about what it is you are doing right and what you need to improve on.

Grammar is not the most important aspect of writing. Having something substantive is, however, if you make too many grammatical errors, your audience will not know what it is you want to communicate.

Research Project

Your research project will entail finding an artist or organization that uses hip hop culture as a tool to develop consciousness and mental, economic, social and spiritual liberation among the members of its discourse community. Cov Records, out of Covenant House, is an example of such an organization. The Ella Baker Center’s Stop the Violence Initiative is another such organization. East Side Arts Alliance is another such organization. DESTINY Arts is another such organization. All are in Oakland. The social entrepreneur has to have been active in his or her community for at least 20 years and have documented resources you can draw from: books, essays, articles, films.

The paper will be about 5 pages. This will include a works cited page and bibliography. Students will make 5-10 minute presentations of these papers the day of the final. The paper will be due about two-three weeks prior to the presentation. We’ll discuss this task further later on.

New Heroes

Visit PBS.org “The New Heroes,” to read about social entrepreneurs. (I’ll show you a few episodes from the series.) Too often people feel helpless or hopeless when there is a lot you can do as an individual as soon as you realize the answer lies inside of you. If possible choose an entrepreneur who lives in Northern California, someone you’d like to interview and perhaps meet. Students can work on the project together, share resources. Each person has to write his or her own paper, but you can make a group presentation if you like.

Course Objectives

English 201 will look primarily at writing which persuades: argumentative writing, as well as expository writing, narrative and descriptive writing. At the end of the course students will have read work of accomplished writers, as well as practiced writing in a variety of styles to suit the writer’s purpose.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will also have an altered or heightened awareness of the world around them, especially discourse: speech and text. Students will see that everything is an argument, whether that is a cartoon, advertisement, or lyrics in a song. Students will be able to analyze and critique each incident or contact to evaluate its author’s purpose, audience, and evidence to determine whether or not such goal was met and if appropriate, act accordingly.

This course is intended to be both a group learning experience as well as an individually rewarding one. Mid-semester we will schedule conferences so students can confer with the instructor to evaluate his or her progress in the course. Classroom instruction will consist of lectures, small group work, and students working in pairs. This is an effective way for students to exchange ideas with classmates, compare reactions to readings and practice giving and receiving constructive feedback on class work.

Preparation for class, regular attendance and active participation is imperative for those students who wish to succeed in this course.

It is a student’s responsibility to contact the instructor if he or she plans to miss class. The student is responsible for all materials and information given during the class time, so please get telephone numbers for three (3) classmates in case you are late or absent. You will not be able to make up in-class assignments when you miss class.

Requirements for homework assignments:
No late papers are accepted unless arranged in advance. Any papers below a C grade are an automatic revision or rewrite. Essays under 500 words (750 words for English 201B students) will not be accepted. (Put a word count on the upper right corner of page 1.) Choose topics which give you enough to write about. We will use documentation to substantiate all of our claims. With this in mind, I expect all papers to utilize at least two (2) different outside print sources, in addition to the occasional interview, or broadcast journalism, that is, radio or television, internet also. You will learn to document sources; we will practice citing sources in text, using footnotes and endnotes, and writing bibliographies and notes pages. Remember save all your work! This is a portfolio course.

All essay assignments you receive comments on have to be revised prior to resubmission; included with the revision is a student narrative to me regarding your understanding of what needed to be done; a student can prepare this as a part of the Writing Center visit (see below), especially if said student is unclear over what steps to take.

Library Orientations:
TBA

We will write short essays that reflect themes and ideas discussed that week. Some of these essays will be written in class and posted on the class blog. The research essay will be an argument. There will be a midterm and a final.

Jot down briefly what your goals are this semester. List them in order of importance.

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Index Cards Week 2 August 25-August 29
Please list your contact information: Name, Address, phone number e-mail address, best time to call.

What strengths do you bring to the class? What do you hope to obtain from the course – any particular exit skills? What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?

Presentation 1: Due Tuesday, Sept. 2 or Wednesday, Sept. 3
Bring in an object that represents hip hop culture. Write a brief profile on the object justifying its inclusion in the archives (100 words or so). Be prepared to share. This is also a cyber-assignment to be posted later.

Presentation 2: Due Tuesday, Sept. 9 or Wednesday, Sept. 10
Bring in an object that reflects America, American values, its people, landscape, or history. Write a brief profile on the object justifying its inclusion in the archives (100 words or so). This is also a cyber-assignment to be posted later.

Grading
Weekly essays: 20 percent
Cyber Assignments: 10 percent
Midterm: 10 percent
Final: 15 percent
Research Essay/Presentation: 5-10 percent
Portfolio: 15 percent
Office Hour Visit: 5-10 percent

Each book will have collected writings or essays. The essays which take their themes from the books are practice essays, and are about a fourth of your grade, your midterm and final are another fourth and your portfolio is the final fourth. (Save all of your work.) You can average the grades to see how to weigh the various components. Participation is included in the daily exercises and homework portion of the grade, so if your attendance is exemplary, yet you say nothing the entire 18 weeks, you loose percentage points.

You will also need to plan to spend time weekly in the Writing Lab (L-234-235, 748-2132). It is a great place to get one-on-on assistance on your essays, from brainstorming and planning the essays, to critique the essay for clarity, organization, clearly stated thesis, evidence or support, logical conclusions, and grammatical problems for referrals to other ancillary materials to build strong writing muscles such as SkillsBank, the Bedford Handbook on-line, Diana Hacker’s Rules for Writers on-line, Townsend Press, and other such computer and cyber-based resources. Call for hours. There is also an Open Lab for checking e-mail, and a Math Lab. All academic labs are located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) or library.

Students need a student ID to use the labs and to check out books. The IDs are free and you can take the photo in the F-Building, Student Services.

Have a tutor of teacher sign off on your essays before you turn them in; if you have a “R,” which means revision necessary for a grade or “NC” which means “no credit,” you have to go to the lab and revise the essay with a tutor or teacher before you return both the graded original and the revision (with signature) to me. Revise does not mean “rewrite,” it means to “see again.”

When getting assistance on an essay, the teacher or tutor is not an editor, so have questions prepared for them to make best use of the 15-20 minute session in the Lab. For more specific assistance sign up for one-on-one tutoring, another free service. For those of you on other campuses, you can get assistance at the Merritt Colleges’ Writing Center, as well as Laney’s.

All essay assignments you receive comments on have to be revised prior to resubmission; included with the revision is a student narrative to me regarding your understanding of what needed to be done; a student can prepare this as a part of the Lab visit, especially if said student is unclear over what steps to take.

Students can also visit me in office hours for assistance; again, prepare your questions in advance to best make use of the time. Do not leave class without understanding the comments on a paper. I don’t mind reading them to you.

English language fluency in writing and reading; a certain comfort and ease with the language; confidence and skillful application of literary skills associated with academic writing. Familiarity if not mastery of the rhetorical styles used in argumentation, exposition and narration will be addressed in this class and is a key student learning outcome (SLO).

We will be evaluating what we know and how we came to know what we know, a field called epistemology or the study of knowledge. Granted, the perspective is western culture which eliminates the values of the majority populations, so-called underdeveloped or undeveloped countries or cultures. Let us not fall into typical superiority traps. Try to maintain a mental elasticity and a willingness to let go of concepts which not only limit your growth as an intelligent being, but put you at a distinct disadvantage as a species.

This is a highly charged and potentially revolutionary process - critical thinking. The process of evaluating all that you swallowed without chewing up to now is possibly even dangerous. This is one of the problems with bigotry; it’s easier to go with tradition than toss it, and create a new, more just, alternative protocol.

More on grades, and portfolio
We will be honest with one another. Grades are not necessarily an honest response to work; grades do not take into consideration the effort or time spent, only whether or not students can demonstrate mastery of a skill - in this case: essay writing. Grades are an approximation, arbitrary at best, no matter how many safeguards one tries to put in place to avoid such ambiguity. Suffice it to say, your portfolio will illustrate your competence. It will represent your progress, your success or failure this session in meeting your goal.

Office Hours
I’d like to wish everyone good luck. I am available for consultation on Monday mornings 9:30-10:50 a.m., Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m., Wednesday afternoon after 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment in L-236 (inside the Writing Center Lab L-235). Tuesdays and Thursdays, if you want to take me to lunch—just kidding, I am available after 12 for appointments if you notify me in advance. I am not on campus on Fridays. (Jot my cell number down in this section.) My office number is (510) 748-2131, e-mail professorwandasposse@gmail.com. Let me know the day before, if possible, when you’d like to meet with me. My office number is (510) 748-2131. Ask me for my cell phone number. I do not mind sharing it with you.

I don’t check my e-mail on weekends, so I’d advise you to exchange phone numbers with classmates (2), so if you have a concern, it can be addressed more expediently. Again study groups are recommended, especially for those students finding the readings difficult; don’t forget, you can also discuss the readings as a group in the Lab with a teacher or tutor acting as facilitator. Keep a vocabulary log for the semester and an error chart (taken from comments on essay assignments). List the words you need to look up in the dictionary, also list where you first encountered them: page, book and definition, also use the word in a sentence. You will turn this in with your portfolio.

Students are expected to complete their work on time. If you need more time on an assignment, discuss this with me in advance, if possible to keep full credit. You loose credit each day an assignment is late and certain assignments, such as in-class essays cannot be made up. All assignments prepared outside of class are to be typed, 12-pt. font, double-spaced lines, indentations on paragraphs, 1-inch margins around the written work (see Hacker: The Writing Process; Document Design.)

Cheating
Plagiarism is ethically abhorrent, and if any student tries to take credit for work authored by another person the result will be a failed grade on the assignment and possibly a failed grade in the course if this is attempted again. This is a graded course. There might be an option to take this course C/NC. See Admission and Records.

Textbooks Recap:
The Rose that Grew from Concrete. Tupac Amaru Shakur. Pocket Books. 1999. ISBN: 0-671-02844-2

Afeni Shakur: Evolution of a Revolutionary. Jasmine Guy. Atria Books. 2004. ISBN: 0-7434-7054-0

Pollitt, Gary. Craig Baker. Stewart Pidd Hates English: Grammar, Punctuation, and Writing Exercises. California: Attack the Text Publishing, 2008. ISBN: 13: 978-0-9755923-4-2

Recommended
Holler If You Hear Me. Michael Eric Dyson. Basic Civitas Books. 2001. ISBN: 0-465-01756-8 (or latest edition)

Rules For Writers. Fourth or Fifth edition. Diana Hacker. Bedford/St. Martins.

Students also need a dictionary. I recommend: The American Heritage Dictionary. Fourth Edition.

The Prepared Student also needs...
Along with a dictionary, the prepared student needs pens with blue or black ink, along with a pencil for annotating texts, paper, a stapler or paper clips, a jump drive to save work from college computers, a notebook, three hole punch, a folder for work-in-progress, and a divided binder to keep materials together.

Also stay abreast of the news. Buy a daily paper. Listen to alternative radio: KPFA 94.1 FM (Hard Knock), KQED 88.5, KALW 91.7. Visit news websites: AllAfrica.com, Al Jazeera, CNN.com, AlterNet.org, DemocracyNow.org, FlashPoints.org, CBS 60Minutes.

Comments:
Kathleen Adams
English 201
1-2:50pm
22nd September 2009
My Goals this Semester

1. To understand what I am being taught.
2. Complete all of my work assignments in a timely manner.
3. To pass all of my courses with an A
4. To complete, a least one book of poems this year.
5. To try and do the best that I can every day.

What strengths do I bring to the class?
Always willing to help someone, and give team support. My eagerness to learn and the joy it brings.
What do I hope to obtain from this course?
Learning to express my thoughts on paper, which will prove to be marketable?
What do you need to know about me that will help me reach my goals?
Never give up on me, even when you think that there is no hope. Some teachers do not know that many students make it in life, because of them. If your passion is to teach me something, I will learn it. I will also pass it on to everyone else I meet.
No matter what we go through in life, it is always a beautiful thing to see your teacher smile.
 
Kathleen Adams
English 201
1-2:50pm
22nd September 2009
My Goals this Semester

To understand what I am being taught, and to complete all of my work assignments in a
timely manner. This can be done if time management is present. I would like to pass all
of my courses with an “A”, yet I will be sensible with a “B.” I am really
working hard to concentrate on completing one book of poems or another cd this semester.

What strengths do I bring to the class?

I can be truthful, and not pretend to know everything. To be a team supporter for my
classmates. To help my class mates in anyway that I can.
To understand that we do not all learn the same way.
My eagerness to learn and the joy it brings. Always try to be helpful to each classmate.

What do I hope to obtain from this course?

Learning to express my thoughts on paper, which will prove to be marketable?
Give help to those who read my literature. To use what I learned, and share it with others.
After this class, I expect to have my book of poems published.

What do you need to know about me that will help me reach my goals?

Never give up on me, even when you think that there is no hope. Some teachers do not know
that many students make it in life, because of them. If your passion is to teach me
something new, I will learn it. I will also pass it on to everyone I meet.
No matter what we go through in life;
It is always a beautiful thing to see your teacher smile that is passion.
 
Kathleen Adams
English 201
1-2:50pm
22nd September 2009
My Goals this Semester

To understand what I am being taught, and to complete all of my work assignments in a
timely manner. This can be done if time management is present. I would like to pass all
of my courses with an “A”, yet I will be sensible with a “B.” I am really
working hard to concentrate on completing one book of poems or another cd this semester.

What strengths do I bring to the class?

I can be truthful, and not pretend to know everything. To be a team supporter for my
classmates. To help my class mates in anyway that I can.
To understand that we do not all learn the same way.
My eagerness to learn and the joy it brings. Always try to be helpful to each classmate.

What do I hope to obtain from this course?

Learning to express my thoughts on paper, which will prove to be marketable?
Give help to those who read my literature. To use what I learned, and share it with others.
After this class, I expect to have my book of poems published.

What do you need to know about me that will help me reach my goals?

Never give up on me, even when you think that there is no hope. Some teachers do not know
that many students make it in life, because of them. If your passion is to teach me
something new, I will learn it. I will also pass it on to everyone I meet.
No matter what we go through in life;
It is always a beautiful thing to see your teacher smile that is passion.
 
Mai Bee Lor
Professor Sabir
English 201A 8-8:50 am
22 September 2009
Responding to Course Syllabus
Goals for this semester with one being the greatest of importance:
1.Pass the class with a “B” or higher
2.Master how to write a great essay
3.Understanding and be verbal about grammar errors, and punctuation errors
4.Give ninety five percent or more effort in doing all course work
5.Never miss class meetings
Strengths that I bring to class are being attentive in class, effective in completing all assignments, punctual to meeting with class, and strong will to keep learning and optimistic about improving. Being attentive in class will help me to focus and understand all materials being discussed and taught in class. Not only will this benefit me, but also other students too. I always like to make sure that I turn in all my assignments on time to receive the highest points as possible. I never like missing class because I will be missing out on what is being taught so I hardly ever miss class. These are qualities about me that will help me and other students in class to stay focus.
If I could, I wish I could obtain everything that will be taught this semester. Unfortunately my mind isn’t that absorbent. I hope that with all the effort I am willing to put into this class, that it will pay off. I hope to be able to recognize any errors I may have in my future essays, and correct them. I also hope to understand it truly and not be passive about it.
Things you may want to know about me: I always push myself to strive higher. I am somewhat is shy at times. I prefer one-on-one discussion than with the whole class. I’m a visual learner and best when I practice the skills. I prefer talking in person than over the phone. Knowing these things will help you understand me and how I learn best.
 
Jimmy Sengthavilay
English 201A
1-2:50pm
My Goals this Semester
1.Stay on task.
2.Pass courses with at least a C.
3.Finish some course for my GE.
4.Come to Class every day.
5.Improve my writing skill.
-What strengths do you bring to the class?
I hope to bring a friendly vibe to class and a straight forward attitude toward helping others and myself.
-What do you hope to obtain from the course – any particular exit skills?
I hope to obtain a higher level of reading and writing, which will benefit me throughout my life in any career path I find myself going into. Basically, anything that is provided in this course I hope to use it in the near future.
-What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
I always end up slacking off so some certain time I will need a one on one talk to help get me back on track and succeed in learning.
 
Lou Saechao
English 201A
1-2:50pm

Goals for this semester!
1. Pass all class with a C or better.
2. Complete all the necessary assignment.
3. Gain better writing skill.
4. Learn some basic rule of how to write a better essay.
5. Be in school and stay in school.

What strengths do you bring to the class?
I bring knowledge to learn more and accomplish everything that I can in order to complete this class.

What do you hope to obtain from the course – any particular exit skills?
I’m hoping to obtain the skill to improve on my essay and do better in English writing.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
You need to know about how I write my essay. It’s like an imperfect essay and my writing skill needs improvement. My essay doesn’t make since most of the time and always make the audience confuse.
 
Renelle Cullors
English 201A
Professor Sabir
22 September 2009
My Goals

1) To understand English and
how to write a correct essay.
2)To get a passing grade.
3)To come to class ready to learn.
4)Read the book that we have to read.
5)Stay focused.
I think this would be a good class for me. A lot of work but I would just have to stay on top of it. I think its hard because I am not good at English but if I work hard I would understand it.
 
Gilbert Canlas
Professor Sabir
English 201A 1-2:50pm
23 September 2009
Syllabus Response
1. Maintain decent grades.
2. Learn things that I like to learn. (biographies, arts)
3. Finish projects, essays, etc before the deadlines.
4. Pass all my classes.
5. Have a good art portfolio.

What strengths do I bring to this class?
Enjoying every minute of the class and be as confident and calm at all times.

What do I hope to obtain from this course?
Able to write good, use grammar correctly, and obtain knowledge I can share to other people.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
My capacity of doing things since I procrastinate a lot, but I am fixing that problem. I often get motivated on what I do, but if the work is interesting, I am sure I could pull it off.
 
Jonathan Kim

Professor Sabir
English 2-3
23 September 2009
Syllabus Response
1. Maintain decent grades.
2. Learn new writeing skills
3. Finish all work on time
4. Pass all my classes.
5. Have a positive attitude remain to pursue this class.

What strengths do I bring to this class?
Ask questions when misunderstanding and try to complete all work.

What do I hope to obtain from this course?
By the end of this course I should be able to write more confidently about my skills, puncutation and proper grammer use.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
I am going through alot of stress dealing with alot of things myself i feel like I just got tossed into things way to fast being unprepared with no money and no support it's very hard to even want to stay in school I only wish my ambitions stay strong and I continue to really persue all of this even though I feel hopeless.
I have many financial problems along side with personal ones.
I pray I have the strength and time to pass this class
 
Kholood Gaid
English 201A
1-2:50pm
23 September 2009

Course Syllabus

My goals for this semester: to learn and understand as much as I can in this class, to participate and do all the assignments, to EARN a passing grade (not less than a C), to be able to pass and teach others what I have gained from learning in this class. My strengths that I bring to this class are that I will always be there on time prepared to learn something new, to help others in my class if they need help. My hope for this course is to learn grammar and punctionings as much as I can, to be able to read and understand other writers, and to be able to do essays in one day.

Well, I want you to teach me step by step make sure that im learning in class. To spend time individually with me. To go slowly on reading the chapters, to make sure that im on the same boat that you are on .As you know, I started late in your class, at first I felt that it will be ok for me and I will be catching u p, but all of a sudden I feel lost already. Im really trying my best to earn a passing grade and to learn as much as I can.
I also want you to know that im really a hard working student who dose not waste any of her time, I want you to believe that you can make something out of me by making sure that I do understand and never under estimate me that I will not do it, and to always have hope that I will try my best.
 
Adetokunbo Fajemirokun
english 201
1-2:50 pk
22nd September 2009
My Goals This Semester

1.To Succesfuly learn something new and not just go threw the motions of class
2.Do all of my assingnments and do them well
3.Recieve a grade higher than a C
4.Acquire an awarness of new authors and books
5.To not get side tracked and unfocused

What stregnth do I bring to the class?
I will come to class every day to work. I will learn the material and try to help anyone of my peers if I can.
What do I hope to obtain forom this course?
I want to obtain a better and deeper understanding of writing and also expand my vocabulary.
What do yo need to know about me to help me reach my goals?
Im a very laid back person and not very active in class disscusions and talks, but dont get the impression that im not paying attention because im a very active listiner.
 
Julianne Bauer
English 201B
1-2:50 M,W
24 September 2009

My Goals this Semester are...

1) Write Good Essays
2) To pass my classes
3) Listen to the teacher what She/He wants me to do.
5) Ask the Teacher what I need to do.

I was reading the Course Syllabus for English 201A/B, and the first thing that I read about was the books that we are going to use in the class. I read about the book called Holler if You Hear Me, and I learned about who Tupac Shaker was and what he did during his life. Next, I read about the book called Stewart Pidd Hates English, and I learned about the assignments that the class is going to do in this book. Next, I read about the assignments that the class is going to do for the book called Holler if You Hear Me.

The second thing that I read about in the syllabus was the course objectives for English 201. I read about the student learning outcomes, and I learned that we are going to have lectures, small group work, and students working in pairs. I learned about the research project that we are going to do in the class. I read about the New Heroes and about visiting PBS.org. I also read about the requirements for the homework assignments and about how we are going to write the essay papers.

The third thing that I read about in the syllabus was the rules for the class. I read about the grading of our essays and assignments. I also read about what to expect if we are caught cheating. Next, I read about professor Sabir’s office hours. The last things that I read about were the books that we will need for the class and the things that we will need to be prepared for the class.
 
Arely Razo 8-9
Professor Sabir
English 201B
25 Sept. 2009
My Goals this Semester.

1. My first goal is to become better at writing.
2. My second goal is to be able to pass all my classes.
3. My third goal is to learn as much as possible.
4. My fourth goal is to read as much as i possibly can.
5. My fifth goal is to not let myself get lazy.

To this class the strength that I bring is that I am a good reader and have read many books. I am the type of person that likes to help others. I always try my best and turn in everything on time. I am a hard working student that does not give up. I like to be on time and like to be challenged. I like having teachers that are strict.

From this class I hope to be able to write better. I would also like to be more into poetry. I would like my grammar to improve and to get good grades and get help when I need it.I would also like to make new friends.

The only thing that I would like to learn about yourself is if you would be willing to help me when is needed. I am a fast learner for somethings and when I do not get something I like to be able to talk to my teacher. I like to have one on one time with a teacher. I like teachers that keep me on my toes and make me work hard to improve and challenge myself. I am looking forward to being in your class.
 
Cynthia Phan
Professor Sabir
English 210A 8-9am
26 September 2009
Responding to Course Syllabus

Goals for this semester!
1. Gain good writing skills.
2. Try my best on every assignment and more.
3. Pass all my classes with an B grade or higher.
4. Completing assignments before its due date.
5. Ask for help when I do not understand something.

What strengths do you bring to the class?
The strengths that I bring to class and wanting to learn as much as I can and not give up easier. Being productive and completing class assignments.

What do you hope to obtain from the course?
I am hoping to obtain better skills in improving my writings and also being able recognize grammar errors and being able to fix it myself.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
I think that you should know that I try my best and put all my effort in my writing and other assignments. I am shy at times, but want to get my shyness out of the way and learn from you and other classmate. I get nervous speaking in front of big groups and I feel more comfortable discussing on one on one bases. I want to improve my grammar skill and learn as much as I can from your class.
 
Rhonda Washington
English 201A
MW 1-2:50p
26 September, 2009

Goals for Class

1.I want to become a good and effective writer.
2.I want to learn and understand the proper english lanuage writing techniques.
3.I want to learn critical thinking skills.
4.To completely read and comprehend assignments fluently.
5.Complete your class with a good grade.
 
Mary Perez
English 201b 1-3
27 sep. 2009
1.Better understanding in words
2.Improve my writing skills
3.Keep up with assignments
4.keep track of time and work
5. Organize my thoughts
I like to be cooperative with people i wor well in groups. i adjust to any situation, and keep a positive attitude.
I hope to gain a better understanding in how to perfect my writing style
I can be hard headed sometimes but it seems to wor out well at times. Motivation is all i need and im good.
 
Kevan Peabody
English 201A
8 - 9
22end September 2009
GOALS
1. I want to pass the class and learn everything I am taught.

2. I want to become a better reader.

3. I want to become a better writer and be able to understand the format of writing an easy

4. I want to end the semester with a perfect attendance.

5. I want to become a better person and gain a passion for reading.

What strengths do I bring to the class?
I have perfect attendance in class and always come to class ready to learn. I have a great attitude, and im always willing to help others.

What do I hope to obtain from this course?
From this course I plan to improve my reading and writing skills.

What do you need to no about me that will help me reach my goals?
I’m am a good student that works hard. My strengths are that I complete all assignments and always try my best. My weakness is I have some trouble reading and writing.
 
Margaret Coleman
English 201A
1-2:50pm

What strengths do you bring to the class?

I have always enjoyed writing and I'm constantly writing correspondence every day due to my job requirements.

What do you hope to gain from the course- any particular exit skills?

Just to learn to become a better writer and explore other writing techniques.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?

One day I plan on writing a autobiography about myself and my family and make it very interesting reading, not only because of its content but also because of its elaborate writing.
 
Kelley Yuen
Professor Sabir
English 201B
MW 1-250pm

Syllabus Responds

1. Be productive.
2. Pass this class with a “B” or higher.
3. Be on task everyday when I come to class.
4. Understand the basic needs to write a good essay.
5. Learn how to write an essay without any difficulties.

What strengths do you bring to the class?
The strengths I will bring to class is be on time and be ready to learn.

What do you hope to obtain from the course – any particular exit skills?
I will hope to obtain from this class is to learn how to write a good essay.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
To meet my goals for this semester, I want you to help me get a better understanding of how to write a block quote, in-text citation, and learning how to expand my essay.
 
Denice Satchell
Professor Sabir
English 201A 1-3 P.M.
Course Syllabus Response

1. Complete Course with C or better
2. Find a routine that works for me
3. Stay on track with my major
4. Complete all school work on time
5. Remain positive

What strengths do I bring to this class?
Although I am not the best at grammar and punctuation I am a very creative writer. I love discussing new topics and I am always eager to learn.

What do I hope to obtain from this course?
I hope to become a more confident writer in knowing proper grammar and punctuation.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
I have a VERY busy life outside of school. I will do my best to not miss class or come late to class but with a one year old and work it may happen from time to time. I guess you can help with constant updates by informing us what happened in the last class.
 
Jimmy Sengthavilay
English 201A
1-2:50pm
My Goals this Semester
1. Stay on task.
2. Pass courses with at least a C.
3. Finish some course for my GE.
4. Come to Class every day.
5. Improve my writing skill.
What strengths do you bring to the class?
I hope to bring a friendly vibe to class and a straight forward attitude toward helping others and myself.
What do you hope to obtain from the course – any particular exit skills?
I hope to obtain a higher level of reading and writing, which will benefit me throughout my life in any career path I find myself going into. Basically, anything that is provided in this course I hope to use it in the near future.

What do I need to know about you to help you meet your goals?
I always end up slacking off so some certain time I will need a one on one talk to help get me back on track and succeed in learning.
 
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