Fall 2015-1 Course Previews

Note: All classes are session 1 unless otherwise noted. 

CRW 1001: Creative Writing I

#498178*

Thursdays

11:00-12:15 PM

Room 72/164
*Note: This is a blended course. We'll meet once a week on Thursdays, and the remainder of the coursework will be completed online in D2L (Desire2Learn). Both online and face-to-face work is required.

AND

#497797**

Session 2: Aug-Oct 2014

Online College

**Note: This is a completely online course. On the first day of classes (Aug 25), students will log in to the course at bconline.broward.edu. There, they will find an Online Orientation (inside course), which they'll have one week to complete, or they will risk being dropped. 

Books/materials required for both classes are:

• Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief 2nd edition--edited by David Starkey
• Notebook for writing exercises.

ENC 1101: English Composition I

#494807

Wednesdays

2:00-3:15 PM

Room 72/164

*Note: This is a blended course. We'll meet once a week on Wednesdays, and the remainder of the coursework will be completed online in D2L (Desire2Learn). Both online and face-to-face work is required.

Books/materials required for this class are:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers 
• Remix: Reading + Composing Culture 2nd edition --edited by Catherine G. Latterell
• The Hunger Games film

ENC 1102: English Composition II

#494852

Tuesdays

2:00-3:15 PM

Room 72/164

*Note: This is a blended course. We'll meet once a week on Tuesdays, and the remainder of the coursework will be completed online in D2L (Desire2Learn). Both online and face-to-face work is required.

**Note: This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme. This is also a web-enhanced class, and students will be expected to use D2L.

Books required for this class are:

• Any handbook that includes a section on MLA
• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

ENC 1102: English Composition II

Session 4: Oct-Dec 2014
#496527

Online

*Note: This is a completely online course. On the first day of classes, students will log in to the course at bconline.broward.edu. There, they will find an Online Orientation (inside course), which they'll have one week to complete, or they will risk being dropped. 

**Note: This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme. This is also a web-enhanced class, and students will be expected to use D2L.

Books required for this class are:

• Any handbook that includes a section on MLA
• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Winter 2014-2 Classes

Session 1: 01/07/14 - 05/02/14

AML 2631: Hispanic American Literature

#473374

Tues & Thurs 

11:00-12:15 PM

Room 72/164

Books required for this class are:

• Latino Boom: An Anthology of US Latino Literature 6th edition--edited by John Christie and Jose Gonzalez
• When I was Puerto-Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
• The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende

ENC 1101: English Composition I

#473665

Wednesdays

2:00-3:15 PM

Room 72/164

*Note: This is a blended course. We'll meet once a week on Wednesdays, and the remainder of the coursework will be completed online in D2L (Desire2Learn). Both online and face-to-face work is required.

Books/materials required for this class are:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers 
• Remix: Reading + Composing Culture 2nd edition --edited by Catherine G. Latterell
• The Hunger Games film

ENC 1102: English Composition II

#473705

Tues & Thurs

2:00-3:15 PM

Room 72/164

*Note: This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme. This is also a web-enhanced class, and students will be expected to use D2L.

Books required for this class are:

• Any handbook that includes a section on MLA
• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Session 2: 01/07/14 - 02/28/14

ENC 1101: English Composition I

#476643

Online

Log in: http://bconline.broward.edu

*Note: this is an online course delivered completely via D2L (Desire2Learn). To log-in, visit the link provided above. It's also a themed course: Writing About Food. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme.

Books required for this class are:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers
• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky

Session 4: 03/12/14 - 05/05/14

CRW 1001: Creative Writing I

#476627

Online

Log in: http://bconline.broward.edu

*Note: this is an online course delivered completely via D2L (Desire2Learn). To log-in, visit the link provided above. 

Books required for this course are:

• Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief 2nd edition--edited by David Starkey

ENC 1102: English Composition II

#476688

Online

Log in: http://bconline.broward.edu

*Note: this is an online course delivered completely via D2L (Desire2Learn). To log-in, visit the link provided above. It's also a themed course: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme.

Books/materials required for this course are:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers or similar handbook w/MLA section.
• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
• Persepolis the film.

Fall 2014-1 Classes

Greetings! My fall 2014-1 schedule (and required books) is as noted below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at aalessan@broward.edu.

Session 1: Aug 26 - Dec 17, 2013

ENC 1101

English Composition I
#461756Wednesdays 2:00-3:15 PM
72/164

*NOTE: This class is blended, which means we'll only be meeting once a week (on Wednesdays) and the rest will be done online. Students must feel comfortable with using computers and internet.

Books required for this class:

• Remix: Reading + Composing Culture By Catherine G. Latterell (2009)
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers

ENC 1101

English Composition I

#466636

Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15 PM

72/164

*NOTE: This class is themed. We will be covering The Hunger Games trilogy during the semester and all assignments will be based on these readings.

Books required for this class:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
• Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
• The Hunger Games Companion: The Unauthorized Guide to the Series

ENC 1102

English Composition II

#461793

Tues & Thurs 2:00-3:15 PM

69/103

*NOTE: This class is themed. We will be covering the topic of creative nonfiction in all forms, including prose, graphic, and poetic. All assignments will be based on this theme.

Books required for this class:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (or similar handbook with research component)
• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway 
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Session 2: Aug 26 - Oct 17, 2013

ENC 1101

English Composition I

#465123

Online

*NOTE: This is an online course delivered completely via Desire2Learn. It's also a themed course: Writing About Food. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme. 

Books required for this class:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers
• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky

Session 4: Oct 22 - Dec 17, 2013

ENC 1102

English Composition II

#465157

Online

*NOTE: This is an online course delivered completely via Desire2Learn. It's also a themed course: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. All readings and assignments will be based on this theme. 

Books required for this class:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (or similar handbook with research component)
• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway 
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

Winter 2013-2 Classes

Session 1: 01/07/2013 - 05/03/2013

AML2631: US Hispanic/Latino Literature
#445649
TR 11:00-12:15 PM
69/124

Catalog Description
Course Outlines

Required books for this class:

• Norton Anthology of Latino Literature
• The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende

ENC 1102: English Composition II
#446023
TR 2:00-3:15 PM
69/103

Catalog Description
Course Outlines

Note: This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. Required books for this class are:

 

• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway (2009)
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

 

Session 2: 01/07/2012 - 03/01/2013

ENC 1101
#447177
Online Only

Catalog Description
Course Outlines

Note: This is a special topics ENC 1101: Writing About Food. This class is also fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Required materials for this class are:

• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students have the choice to purchase EITHER eBook or book--but not both)
• Internet connection
• MS Word

To log-in to the course on the first day of class, go to https://bconline.broward.edu/. There will be a mandatory orientation that must be completed to proceed with the course.

 

Session 3: 01/23/2013 - 05/03/2013

ENC 1101
#447514

Online Only

Catalog Description
Course Outlines

Note: This is a special topics ENC 1101: Writing About Food. This class is also fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Required materials for this class are:

• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students have the choice to purchase EITHER eBook or book--but not both)
• Internet connection
• MS Word

To log-in to the course on the first day of class, go to https://bconline.broward.edu/. There will be a mandatory orientation that must be completed to proceed with the course.

Session 4: 03/13/2013 - 05/03/2013

ENC 1102
#448309
Online Only

Catalog Description
Course Outlines

 

This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. This class is also fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Required materials for this class are:

• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway (2009)
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
• Renting the film Persepolis based on the graphic memoir
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students have the choice to purchase EITHER eBook or book--but not both)
• Internet connection
• MS Word

To log-in to the course on the first day of class, go to https://bconline.broward.edu/. There will be a mandatory orientation that must be completed to proceed with the course.

Fall 2013-1 Courses!

Session 1: 8/24 - 12/17
ENC 0025
#436392
TR 11:00-12:15 PM
Room: 72/164

This ENC 0025 class is a learning community. Students registered for this class should also be registered for SLS 1001 #436729 TR 8:00-9:15 AM and  REA 0017C #436702 TR 9:30-10:45 AM.

Required materials for this class:

• Writer's World: Essays w/MyWritinglabPlus 
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

ENC 1101
#436432
TR 2:00-3:15 PM
72/164

Required books for this class:

• Remix: Reading + Composing Culture by Catherine G. Latterell (2009)
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers

Session 2: 8/24 - 10/17
ENC 1101
#437748
Online only

This is a special topics ENC 1101: Writing About Food. This class is also fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Required materials for this class are:

• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students have the choice to purchase EITHER eBook or book--but not both)
• Internet connection
• MS Word

To log-in to the course on the first day of class, go to https://bconline.broward.edu/. There will be a mandatory orientation that must be completed to proceed with the course.


ENC 1102
#438861
Online only

This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. This class is also fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Required materials for this class are:

• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway (2009)
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
• Renting the film Persepolis based on the graphic memoir
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students have the choice to purchase EITHER eBook or book--but not both)
• Internet connection
• MS Word

To log-in to the course on the first day of class, go to https://bconline.broward.edu/. There will be a mandatory orientation that must be completed to proceed with the course.

Session 4: 10/22 - 12/17
ENC 1102
#438864
Online only

This is a special topics ENC 1102: Writing About Creative Nonfiction. This class is also fully online with no face-to-face meetings. Required materials for this class are:

• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway (2009)
• Persepolis: A Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
• Renting the film Persepolis based on the graphic memoir
• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students have the choice to purchase EITHER eBook or book--but not both)
• Internet connection
• MS Word

To log-in to the course on the first day of class, go to https://bconline.broward.edu/. There will be a mandatory orientation that must be completed to proceed with the course.

Summer 2012-3 Courses!

Session 1: May 7 - August 6, 2012
CRW 1001 #432148
Online only.

Book: Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief

Session 2: May 7 - June 19, 2012
ENC 1101 #432148
Online only, Writing About Food
Books:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students will have the option to purchase EITHER the physical book or the eBook.)
• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky
  

Session 3: June 25 - August 6, 2012
ENC 1102 #429977
ENC 1102 #429978
Online only, Writing About the Memoir/Creative Nonfiction
Books:

• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway and Doug Hesse
• Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi (book and film)
  
• A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (book or eBook option) OR any reference book students may have from their ENC 1101 classes

List of Courses for Winter 2012-2

Below is a list of the courses (with brief description) I'll be teaching in the winter 2012-2 term. I will add more specific info for each course in the coming weeks.

For those who are serious about completing their English Composition courses in one term and online, I'm offering a *fast-track* option as follows:

Session 2: Jan 5 - Feb 29, 2012
ENC 1101 #420917
Online only, Writing About Food
Books:

• A Writer's Reference with Strategies for Online Learners by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (Students will have the option to purchase EITHER the physical book or the eBook.)
• Choice Cuts by Mark Kurlansky
  

Session 4: Mar 12 - May 2, 2012
ENC 1102 #420918
Online only, Writing About the Memoir/Creative Nonfiction
Books:

• Creating Nonfiction: A Guide and Anthology by Becky Bradway and Doug Hesse
• Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
• A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommers (book or eBook option) OR any reference book students may have from their ENC 1101 classes
  

If you'd like to participate in this *fast track* option, make sure you register for BOTH courses at the same time; otherwise, you risk not finding a spot in the ENC 1102.

Session 1 Courses at Pines Center: Jan 5 - May 2, 2012
ENC 0025 #420919
TR 11:00 - 12:15 PM
Web-enhanced
Books: The Writer's World: Essays by Lynne Gaetz and Suneeti Phadke, packaged with MyWritingLab access code.

and

ENC 1101 #420920
TR 2:00 - 3:15 PM
Web-enhanced
Books: TBD

In the meantime, if you have any questions, send me an email at aalessan@broward.edu! I check my email more often than my voicemail, so that's the best way of contacting me!