California State University, Sacramento English 109W Course Overview Spring 1999  Catalog Description: English 109W: Writing for Proficiency. Designed to review and improve academic reading and writing skills for upper division students who have taken but not passed the WPE. Course focuses on development of writing process and text-based academic writing; revision and editing through multiple drafts. Completion of the course with a grade of "C-" or better (based on group-evaluated common final and portfolio assessment) satisfies Graduation Writing Requirement. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisites: Junior level or higher class standing; completion of ENGL 1A; WPE score of 6 or lower. [3] credits   Benefits of Web-Enhanced Course Adult Learners: As highly motivated learners, students can actively pursue areas of great interest. Increased Interaction with Classmates: Web-based communication tools can actually increase interaction among students by permitting group work outside of class Virtual Office Hours: Electronic communication between students and the instructor can increase the degree of our interaction, since you can e-mail me at your convenience, rather than find time to get to my office or reach me by phone. The Web's the Limit (not the instructor): The World Wide Web has a wealth of resources from which you can learn a great deal. Everywhere, the role of the faculty is being reconceptualized as that of "coach" rather than "instructor". Students are perfectly suited to take advantage of coaching to get out of the course what will be of most value to them. Electronic Competency on the Job: The competence in dealing with electronic environments that you develop in this course will be of great value to you in your workplace.   Technology Requirements Students will need an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs. Computing Recommendations  Comfortable using the computer and browsing the Web Windows compatible 486 running Windows 3.1, Windows NT, or Windows 95 or Macintosh compatible with System 7.1 or higher 16M RAM (preferably 32M) 19.6K or faster modem - preferably 28.8K Microsoft Internet Explorer or NetScape 3.0 (or higher) SacLink or other Internet Account Word processing skills Online class participation on the Web assignments and electronic discussions.   Successful Student Characteristics Discipline to complete projects by deadlines. Motivation to read, write, and participate fully in class activities. Time to devote at least 9 hours a week to a 3-credit course. Ability to work independently and in teams. Flexibility in dealing with technology problems.    Instructor Lynne Klyses's Web page and e-mail lklyse@csus.edu. xxx INSTRUCTOR / RESOURCES / SYLLABUS DEPARTMENT / COLLEGE / CSUS Page updated: January 12, 1999