This semester, I was asked by the Teaching and Learning Innovations team to develop a workshop for faculty centered on the teaching of writing. As Composition Director at CI, I engage in several conversations with faculty across campus about the challenges they face in assigning and responding to student writing. I relish being part of […]
Once you enroll at CI, one of the important decisions you have to make is how to complete your first year writing requirement. Although you are required as a CSU student to take the English Placement Test, that test score has no bearing on the path you choose. Rather, we ask you to assess your … Continue reading Welcome, Incoming CI Students!
As much time as I’ve spent in the FIT Studio since it opened in 2014, I’d avoided wandering all the way back to the Live Action Studio for fear that I was far from qualified to enter its soundproofed walls. Then this past fall, circumstances compelled me to overcome my reluctance and take on a project that […]
Our long winter’s nap is over, and it’s time to get back in the classroom for the spring 2016 semester. Time to dust off those laptops and get writing again! “Cat Nap” (CC BY 2.0) by SanGatiche
It’s Week 8 of the semester, which means we are at the halfway point of the term! Before you know it, it will be time for Portfolio Review. Examine your work ethic so far and consider what might interfere with your ability to complete the class successfully. Remember that you must complete all required drafts, … Continue reading We’re Halfway There!
After this week, we will be 1/3 of the way through the semester! Remember that to succeed in our program, you need to be an active participant in your classroom community and complete all required assignments throughout the term. If you’re having a hard time juggling your workload, talk to your instructor. Open communication is the … Continue reading
Welcome to the Fall Semester! Our first year composition faculty are looking forward to meeting our new students next week. It is imperative that you attend the first day of class or your seat may be given to another student who is on the waiting list. Faculty have the right to drop students who miss class … Continue reading Classes Start Next Week!
ENGL 102.02 is now open to general enrollment. Please check CI Records for the latest availability. If you are looking for ENGL 105, remember that our fall sections were primarily filled by sophomores. As noted during orientation, we advise incoming students to plan on taking ENGL 105 in the spring, when we will have plenty of … Continue reading Fall Enrollment Update
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