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Lisa Arhart
English/Humanities Instructor
Gillette College
larhart@sheridan.edu
Just a note about me— I had
the adventure of moving to Gillette, Wyoming with my husband and
three daughters in August of 2005. Since that time, I have
enjoyed teaching at Gillette College. My oldest daughter
started college at the University of Wyoming in the Fall of
2008. Before moving to Gillette, I lived in Huron, South Dakota
and taught there for eight years. I have a Bachelor’s degree
from Huron University in History Education, a Master’s degree
from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion in Literature,
and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing. I have
taught classes ranging from computer software, history and
sociology to literature, creative writing and composition,
though the bulk of my experience is in composition. I look
forward to our discussions and to learning your views on
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Getting Started
You will be able to access the course in Blackboard on
the first day of regular class for the present semester.
Textbook and Software Requirements
The following textbook can be purchased
through the Gillette
College Bookstore,
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McMahan, Susan X Day, and Robert Funk. 2007.
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Microsoft
Word or ability to save documents as RTF files.
Basic Online Format
The work week for ENGL
1020 is Sunday at 11:55 p.m. through Sunday at 11:55 p.m.
Assignments include
textbook reading assignments, written assignments, discussions,
group peer review, and 3 major papers.
Feedback
Students are expected to
read all e-mails, announcements, and discussion postings.
The instructor will
respond to e-mail within 24 hours during the business week and a
bit longer on the weekends and over holidays. Discussion
responses should be within 48 hours generally.
Assignments will be
graded within one week. Students can check grades and graded
assignments online.
The instructor is
available by phone Monday through Friday at: 307-686-0254 ext.
1101 or using the “Who’s Online” feature when the instructor is
online.
Frequency of Blackboard Access
The course requires
twice weekly participation in discussions. Part I of the
discussion is always due no later than Wednesday by 11:55 p.m.
and Part II is always due no later than Sunday by 11:55 p.m.
The discussions serve several important purposes, including:
building relationships between instructor and students as well
as among students in the course, ensuring students check the
course regularly, sharing ideas and building upon each others’
thoughts, creating an information and opinion base for
assignments and papers.
While the twice weekly
discussions are a requirement, students are encouraged to check
on e-mail and discussion postings as often as possible.
Announcements will also appear as needed to update and clarify
information.
Computer Skills Required
All students who are new to using
Blackboard or are taking their first
online class from NWCCD are
expected to complete the Orientation to Online Learning prior to
beginning this class. Students need to meet the
minimum computer literacy expectations as well as the
minimum technology requirements. Go to the Distance Learning
website for more information (www.sheridan.edu/distance/).
Meets the following graduation
requirements:
English Composition II (ENGL
1020) fulfills the second level writing requirement in any
degree program. It is also accepted as transfer credit at four
year colleges and universities.
Offered in the following semesters:
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