College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes


ENGLISH

ESL classes are listed under English as a Second Language. The College of Marin offers an English assessment testing service to provide prospective students with information to make informed decisions when enrolling in English courses. Students are provided with their own individual test scores. Students who need help interpreting their individual placement test scores and/or in deciding whether to register for or remain enrolled in an English course may seek assistance from a counselor. For information about the English Assessment Test, please call the Testing Office at 485-9469 (located in the Student Services Center, Room 238, Kentfield Campus) for test information on both campuses. Some English skills courses are offered as individualized, self-paced instruction in the English Skills Lab (LC120/KTD or PM180/IVC). Directed study courses are offered at the KTD and IVC campuses. ENGL 12 1.0 unit College Skills: Reading and Thinking in Math This course will give students a good start toward math success by focusing on the language and concepts behind math rules. Problem-solving techniques, estimating skills, and symbol recognition will be covered. Most importantly, students will learn that math can make sense. Late start. 1930 2/05-3/13 Timmel M TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC129 1931 3/25-5/08 Timmel M TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC129 ENGL 62 5.0 units Developmental Reading and Writing Prerequisite: TAKE WITH ENGL 62L Students will learn how to understand academic reading, and how to write correct sentences and paragraphs. 1932 CANCELLED 01/25/08 Timmel M G TTh 9:40-12noon, KTD/HC129 ENGL 62L 1.0 unit Developmental Reading and Writing Lab Prerequisite: TAKE WITH ENGL 62 This lab component will reinforce and extend the reading and writing skills learned in English 62. 1933 CANCELLED 02/26/08 Timmel M 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 92 5.0 units Reading and Writing Skills Prerequisite: TAKE W/ENGL 92L Students will develop their ability to analyze and respond to reading material in a variety of disciplines, and to write paragraphs using correct grammar and sentence structure. 2484 NEW ADD O1/25/08 Timmel M G TTh 9:40-12noon, KTD/HC129 1944 Pasquel M J MW 9:40-12noon, KTD/OH101 Note: Room changed from OH102 to OH101 To enroll in this Transfer Prep Academy Learning Community course (Section # 1944) students must also enroll in Speech 128, Section # 2448. Both courses require instructor signatures for registration. For information about this Transfer Prep Academy Learning Community call (415) 485-9362. 1945 Koenig K G TTh 9:40-12noon, KTD/OH109 Note: Room changed from TB119 to OH109 1946 CANCELLED 01/23/08 Cavalier C G TTh 9:40-12noon, KTD/OH109 Note: Instructor changed from Woodlief B to Cavalier C 1947 Adair C C MW 12:40-3pm, KTD/HC129 1948 Cavalier C MW 7:10-9:30pm, KTD/OH101 Note: Instructor changed from Southard R to Cavalier C ENGL 92L 1.0 unit Reading and Writing Skills Lab Prerequisite: TAKE W/ENGL 92 Students practice and extend the reading, grammar, and writing skills introduced in ENGL 92, and receive personal help with their assignments. 1949 Timmel M 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGLISH SKILLS LAB - KENTFIELD CAMPUS These courses are designed to help students develop the reading and writing skills necessary for success and confidence in their college experience. Classes taught in the lab are individualized and self-paced. Diagnostic tests are available to guide students in their choice of course. Classes may be started and ended any time during the semester, or started one semester and completed the next. Each class requires approximately 48 hours. Students work at their own pace during any supervised time listed on the time chart. Students should plan to spend three hours weekly during the hours listed to complete a unit in one semester. To avoid confusion, please see a Basic Skills Lab instructor before buying your books. ENGLISH SKILLS LAB TIME CHART - KENTFIELD CAMPUS, LC 120 For Self-paced Minicourses and Lab Component of ENGL 62 and 92 Spring 2008 Lab Hours MON 9:00-7:00pm TUES 9:00-5:00pm WED 9:00-7:00pm THURS 9:00-5:00pm FRI 9:00-2:00pm TIME MON TUES WED THURS FRI 9-10am Timmel Pasquel Timmel Carlson Bonander 10-11am Timmel Pasquel Timmel Carlson Bonander 11-12noon Timmel Pasquel Timmel Ryan Bonander 12-1pm Timmel Borenstein Timmel Ryan Bonander 1-2pm Timmel Borenstein/ Timmel Ryan Bonander Woodlief 2-3pm Timmel Borenstein/ Timmel Borenstein Closed Woodlief 3-4pm Adair Woodlief Adair Borenstein Closed 4-5pm Adair Woodlief Adair Borenstein Closed 5-6pm Cavalier Closed Cavalier Closed Closed 6-7pm Cavalier Closed Cavalier Closed Closed ENGL 70 1.0 unit Phonics 1934 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 71 1.0 unit Spelling I 1935 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 72 1.0 unit Spelling II 1936 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 73 1.0 unit Vocabulary I 1937 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 74 1.0 unit Vocabulary II 1938 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 75 1.0 unit Reading Improvement 1939 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 76 1.0 unit Reading Comprehension 1940 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 77 1.0 unit Independent Reading 1941 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 78 1.0 unit Special Interest Workshop 1942 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGL 79 1.0 unit Grammar Review 1943 Timmel M Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD/LC120 ENGLISH SKILLS LAB - INDIAN VALLEY CAMPUS To avoid confusion, please see the Basic Skills Lab instructor before buying your books. ENGLISH SKILLS LAB TIME CHART - INDIAN VALLEY CAMPUS, PM 180 For Self-paced Minicourses Spring 2008 THURS 11:30am-3:30pm Tjernell FRI 11:30am-3:30pm Tjernell ENGL 71 1.0 unit Spelling I 5093 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 72 1.0 unit Spelling II 5094 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 73 1.0 unit Vocabulary I 5095 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 74 1.0 unit Vocabulary II 5096 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 75 1.0 unit Reading Improvement 5097 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 76 1.0 unit Reading Comprehension 5098 Tjernell L TBA IVC/PM180 and 3hrs/wk TBA ENGL 77 1.0 unit Independent Reading 5099 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 78 1.0 unit Special Interest Workshop 5100 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 79 1.0 unit Grammar Review 5101 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 95 1.0 unit Advanced Spelling Prerequisite: ENGL 71 OR72 ADVISED 5102 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 96 1.0 unit Advanced Vocabulary Prerequisite: ENGL 73 OR74 ADVISED 5103 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 ENGL 97 1.0 unit Critical Reading Prerequisite: ENGL 76 ADVISED 5104 Tjernell L Self-paced, 3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/PM180 KTD WRITING CENTER LAB: SPRING 2008 (Please note that the Writing Center Lab starts the second week of classes.) Students enrolled in English 98, 98SL or English 120, 120SL will be required to attend one hour of writing center lab per week at their convenience during ANY of the times listed in the chart. Students enrolled in critical thinking courses (English 151, 155) may seek assistance with papers and other tasks in labs supervised by the following instructors: Douglass, Monahan, Rollison, Steinberg and Sutherland WRITING CENTER LAB LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER KTD/LC #110 (Library Bldg.) SPRING 2008 DAY TIME INSTRUCTOR MON 8:00 - 10:00am W Cottle 10:00 - 11:30am V Ariano 11:30 - 1:00pm C Steinberg 1:00 - 2:30pm V Ariano 2:30 - 5:00pm W Cottle TUES 8:00 - 9:30am D Monahan 9:30 - 12:30pm N Robertson 12:30 - 1:30pm S Douglass 1:30 - 2:30pm J Mackintosh 2:30 - 4:30pm D Rollison 4:30 - 6:00pm R Southard WEDS 8:00 - 9:30am D Monahan 9:30 - 12:30pm V Ariano 12:30 - 2:00pm C Steinberg 2:00 - 3:30pm J Sutherland 3:30 - 4:30pm B Woodlief 4:30 - 6:00pm K Gallagher THURS 8:00 - 9:00am J Sutherland 9:00 - 11:00am V Ariano 11:00 - 12:00pm N Robertson 12:00 - 2:00pm V Ariano 2:00 - 4:00pm D Rollison 4:00 - 5:30pm R Southard FRI Closed Closed ADDITIONAL TUTOR HOURS LOCATED IN HC 218 ENGL 98 3.0 units College Reading and Composition I Prerequisite: ENGL92/ESL 83/ESL89A Students will practice reading, writing, and critical thinking to improve reading comprehension and to develop composing techniques for effective academic writing. Course is designed to prepare students for college level academic reading and writing and requires one hour weekly of Writing Center's guided practice. 1950 Robertson N F MW 8:10-9:30am, KTD/TB119 and 1hr/wk TBA 1951 CANCELLED 01/22/08 Robertson N D TTh 8:10-9:30am, KTD/HC171 and 1hr/wk TBA 1952 Tjernell L J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/TB119 and 1hr/wk TBA 1953 Bowsher J G TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/LC39 and 1hr/wk TBA 1954 Douglass S N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/OH106 and 1hr/wk TBA 1955 Wagner K T 6:40-9:30pm, KTD/FA120 and 1hr/wk TBA ENGL 98A 1.0 unit Grammar and Usage Prerequisite: ENGL92/ESL 85/ESL89A Review of the eight parts of speech, their function in sentences, and common usage problems. 5105 Tjernell L 1.3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/LI103 ENGL 98B 1.0 unit Sentences and Punctuation Prerequisite: ENGL92/ESL 85/ESL89A Review of sentence parts and types; sentence combining; identifying and correcting common errors in sentences; and review of punctuation. 5106 Tjernell L 1.3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/LI103 ENGL 98C 1.0 unit Paragraph and Short Essay Prerequisite: ENGL92/ESL 85/ESL89A Review of concepts in composition; practice in writing paragraphs and short essays. 5107 Tjernell L 1.3hrs/wk TBA, IVC/LI103 ENGL 98SL 3.0 units Intro to College Reading and Composition I - for Non-Native English Speakers Prerequisite: ENG 92/ESL 83/ESL89A Designed for non-native English speakers. Students practice reading, writing and critical thinking to improve reading comprehension and develop academic writing skills. Prepares students for success in college-level reading and writing tasks and requires one hour weekly of guided practice in the ESL Lab and/or Writing Center Lab. See Time Chart. 1956 Woodlief B J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/HC161 and 1hr/wk TBA ENGL 116 3.0 units College Reading Develop and improve reading skills, comprehension, reading rate, critical reading skills, and vocabulary development. Transfer Credit: CSU 1957 Koenig K A TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC166 ENGL 117 1.0 unit Speed Reading In this individualized course students will learn efficient reading techniques that will help them double or triple their present reading rate with increased concentration, comprehension, and retention. Transfer Credit: CSU 1958 2/02-5/23 Marks J Videocassette Course, 1hr/wk TBA, KTD Please see Distance Learning page. ENGL 120 3.0 units Intro to College Reading and Composition II Prerequisite: ENGL98/ENGL98SL/TEST Students sharpen their skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking to improve reading comprehension and to develop composing techniques for effective academic writing. Course is designed to prepare the students for success in college level academic reading and writing, emphasis being placed upon thinking clearly and logically and upon the construction of cogent arguments. Requires one hour weekly of guided practice in the Writing Center. Transfer Credit: CSU * Please note: English classes scheduled in BC 101, the Computer Writing Center, are conducted using computers as a primary mode. Writing, editing, collaborating, researching, and other activities involve computer use on a regular basis. No special skills with computers are required for enrollment. 1961 Gallagher K F MW 8:10-9:30am, KTD/HC170 and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 1962 Sheofsky B D TTh 8:10-9:30am, KTD/HC170 and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Sheofsky B 1963 Cottle W G T 9:40-11am, KTD/HC170 and Th 9:40-11am, KTD/BC101* and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 1964 Monahan D J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/HC171 1965 Douglass S R MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC170 and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 1966 Monahan D N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC166 and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 Note: Room changed from TB101 to HC166 1967 Cottle W B T 1:10-2:30pm, KTD/OH101 and Th 1:10-2:30pm, KTD/BC101* and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 1968 Gallagher K T 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC169 and 1hr/wk TBA, KTD/LC110 Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Gallagher K 5108 Tjernell L M 6:40-9:30pm, IVC/OL153 M 5:10-6pm, IVC/PM180 Note: Room changed from OL104 to PM180 1959 Schreck I **Web Based Course, 3 hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC Please see Distance Learning Page. 1960 Schreck I **Web Based Course, 3 hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC Please see Distance Learning Page. The two sections marked with a double asterisk require students to have an e-mail address, Internet connection and sufficient Internet experience to be able to visit various sites, engage in online discussions, submit papers electronically and take online exams. Some familiarity with the Internet will be useful; however, instructions for accessing the class site and using its features will be provided. There are no on-campus requirements for these sections. Communication is by e-mail, online conferencing and phone. IN ORDER TO AVOID BEING DROPPED, AFTER STUDENTS HAVE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE SECTION, THEY MUST E-MAIL INSTRUCTOR AT ingrid.schreck@marin.edu by 1/22/08 to confirm their enrollment in the class and to verify their e-mail address. All enrolled students, all students on the Wait list and all students who wish to add should visit http://www.marin.edu/homepages/IngridSchreck/120info.html for further instructions. ENGL 120SL 3.0 units College Reading and Composition II for Non-Native English Speakers Prerequisite: ENGL 98/98SL/TEST This course is for non-native English speakers. Students sharpen their skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking to improve reading comprehension and skills needed for effective academic writing. Course prepares students for success in college level academic reading and writing. Requires one hour weekly of guided practice in the ESL Lab and/or Writing Center Lab. See Time Chart. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1969 Woodlief B C MW 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC127 and 1hr/wk TBA 1970 Britton R MW 6:40-8pm, KTD/HC166 and 1 hr/wk TBA ENGL 150 3.0 units Reading and Composition (1A) Prerequisite: ENGL 120 OR 120SL. Please note students with an APT score of 3 or an old SAT score of 600 or a new SAT score of 680 will be eligible for ENGL 150. This course is intended to develop and refine writing, reading and critical thinking abilities. Various works will be read and discussed. Student writing is principally expository and argumentative. Methods of gathering, evaluating and documenting evidence will be emphasized. * Please note: English classes scheduled in BC 101, the Computer Writing Center, are conducted using computers as a primary mode. Writing, editing, collaborating, researching, and other activities involve computer use on a regular basis. No special skills with computers are required for enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1973 Miller T D TTh 8:10-9:30am, KTD/HC171 Note: Room changed from HC172 to HC171 1974 Sutherland J F MW 8:10-9:30am, KTD/BC101* 2481 NEW ADD 01/22/08 Robertson N J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/FA120 1975 Sutherland J G T 9:40-11am, KTD/BC101* and Th 9:40-11am, KTD/BC102 Note: Room changed from OH104 to BC101, T 9:40-11am and to BC 102, Th 9:40-11am 1976 Monahan D G TTh 9:40-11am, KTD/HC171 1977 Southard R J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/HC170 1978 Cottle W R M 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC166 and W 11:11-12:30pm, KTD/BC101* 1979 Tipton J N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC170 1980 Sheofsky B A TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC169 Note: Instructor changed from Staff to Sheofsky B 1981 Cottle W M 1:10-2:30pm, KTD/HC166 and W 1:10-2:30pm, KTD/BC101* 1982 Salem H T 6:10-9pm, KTD/HC161 1971 Schreck I **Web Based Course, 3 hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC Please see Distance Learning Page. 1972 Schreck I **Web Based Course, 3 hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC Please see Distance Learning Page. The two sections marked with a double asterisk require students to have an e-mail address, Internet connection and sufficient Internet experience to be able to visit various sites, engage in online discussions, submit papers electronically and take online exams. Some familiarity with the Internet will be useful; however, instructions for accessing the class Web site and using its features will be provided. There are no on-campus requirements for these sections. Communication is by e-mail, online conferencing and phone. IN ORDER TO AVOID BEING DROPPED, AFTER STUDENTS HAVE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE SECTION, THEY MUST E-MAIL THE INSTRUCTOR at ingrid.schreck@marin.edu by 1/22/08 to confirm their enrollment in the class and to verify their e-mail address. All enrolled students, all students on the Wait List and all students who wish to add should visit http://www.marin.edu/homepages/IngridSchreck/150info.html for further instructions. ENGL 151 4.0 units Reading and Composition (1B) Prerequisite: ENGL 150. Please note students with an APT score of 4 will be eligible for ENGL 151. This is a course in critical thinking and composition which applies the skills and vocabulary of critical thinking to works of the imagination, as well as to traditional argument and persuasion. Students develop skills in analysis, interpretation and reasoning, exploring texts that range from straight forward pro and con argument or subtler, more emotional discourse where views may be implied or even masked. These texts will be viewed from multiple perspectives, such as psychological, historical, or philosophical. Students will write essays of various lengths reflecting their own arguments and analysis and incorporating, through research, the views of others. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC * Please note: English classes scheduled in BC 101, the Computer Writing Center, are conducted using computers as a primary mode. Writing, editing, collaborating, researching, and other activities involve computer use on a regular basis. No special skills with computers are required for enrollment. 1985 Douglass S D TTh 8:10-10am, KTD/HC169 1986 Steinberg C J MW 9:10-11am, KTD/HC166 1987 Mackintosh J G TTh 9:10-11am, KTD/HC166 1988 Monahan D R MW 11:10-1pm, KTD/LC36 Note: Room changed from OH107 to LC36 1989 Rollison D N TTh 11:10-1pm, KTD/BC101* 1990 Salem H W 6:10-10pm, KTD/HC169 1983 Rollison D **Web Based Course, 4hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC Please see Distance Learning Page. 1984 Rollison D **Web Based Course, 4hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC Please see Distance Learning Page. The two sections marked with a double asterisk require students to have an e-mail address, Internet connection and sufficient Internet experience to be able to visit various sites. There are no on-campus attendance requirements for these sections. Students need information from the instructor before registering at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/pcmedia/marinmll/ Communication is by e- mail, online conferencing and phone. Once students have officially enrolled in a section, they must e-mail the instructor at david.rollison@marin.edu by 1/22/08 to verify their e-mail address to avoid being dropped. ENGL 155 4.0 units Critical Thinking/Composition Prerequisite: ENGL 150. Please note students with an APT score of 4 will be eligible for ENGL 155. This course helps students reason cogently, write clearly and persuasively, and develop understanding and insight into written texts. Students study informal logic concepts, including the structure of arguments, logical fallacies, impediments to critical thinking, drawing from literary texts for examples and illustrations. Students also examine world views, ethical questions, current debates, and the uses of language as a way to deepen thinking and understanding. Student essays will be expected to present complex ideas in a clearly reasoned, coherent manner, aptly supported by convincing evidence. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1991 Douglass S F MW 8:10-10am, KTD/HC172 1992 Sutherland J N TTh 11:10-1pm, KTD/HC127 ENGL 202 3.0 units Creative Writing I Prerequisite: ELIGIBLE ENGL 150 This reading and writing course engages eligible students in both the study and the practice of the craft of fiction, poetry, or drama. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1993 Tipton J A TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC171 1994 Tipton J Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/HC124 Note: Room changed from OH105 to HC124 ENGL 203 3.0 units Creative Writing II Prerequisite: ELIGIBLE ENGL 150 This reading and writing course engages eligible students in both the study and practice of the craft of fiction, poetry, or drama. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1995 Tipton J A TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/HC171 1996 Tipton J Th 7:10-10pm, KTD/HC124 Note: Room changed from OH105 to HC124 ENGL 208 3.0 units Short Fiction This course examines representative short stories and novellas. Readings are drawn from mainstream and multicultural writers, as well as classical masters. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 2486 NEW ADD 02/14/08 Douglass S E M 2:10-5pm, KTD/HC172 Focus on detective fiction. 5109 CANCELLED 02/14/08 Douglass S E M 2:10-5pm, IVC/MW214 Focus on detective fiction. Note: Room changed from OL104 to MW214 ENGL 221B 3.0 units American Literature II Prerequisite: ELIGIBLE ENGL 150 This course will examine American writings and culture from the Civil War to the present. Featured authors include Twain, Richard Wright, Hemingway, Faulkner, Thomas Wolfe, and Alice Walker. Either ENGL 221A or 221B may be taken separately and need not be taken together. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1997 Rollison D R MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC169 ENGL 240 3.0 units Classic Children's Literature Prerequisite: ELIGIBLE ENGL 150 This class will read and analyze representative text of classical children's literature: Fairy Tales ("Beauty and the Beast"), Adventure/Fantasy (Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels). Specific works studied will be representative of several genres, cultures, and periods of children's literature. 1998 Sutherland J J MW 9:40-11am, KTD/HC169 ENGL 242 3.0 units Global Writings Prerequisite: ENGLISH 120 The survey of twentieth century writings in a variety of forms from cultures throughout the world will focus on such issues as colonial domination, liberation, the operations of political power, racism and inequality, conflict, and globalization in representative texts. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC 1999 Mackintosh J N TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/HC172 May be taken for credit as ENGL 242 or HUM 242. Students receive credit for only one course. 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