BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
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Department/ Subject Area ENG
Course Number 032B
Disciplines EDUC-Education
ENG-English
ESL-English as a Second Language
LRNGAST-Learning Assistance
MATH-Mathematics
READING-Reading
SP ED-Special Education
Proposal Type Course Revision (Major)
Division Library, Learning Resources, and Language Arts Division
Cross Listing Courses
Course Title Seminar in Communications: Writing Lab
Transcript Title Sem Comm: Writing Lab
Course Description This course is designed for the student who wishes to work as a writing tutor. Emphasis in training is placed on learning theory, learning styles, and techniques of tutoring writing; interpersonal relationships and observational skills; and analysis of writing process stages. (CSU)
Community Service No
Proposed For Revision
Effective Date 2009 Fall
Change MINOR
How Course is being Changed Catalog description updated.
Corequisite added.
Advisory added.
Comparable courses updated.
Student learning outcomes and assessment added.
Sample assignments added.
Textbook(s) added.
Outline revised (less than 20%).
Methods of evaluation updated.
Course objectives revised (less than 20%).
Course goals revised (less than 20%).
Change Text Challenge option rationale added. Repeat numbers removed.
Course Description
Lecture Hrs: 0.50 - 2.00
Lab Hrs: 0 - 0
Student Unit Hrs: 0.50 - 2.00
Faculty Lecture Units: 2.00
Faculty Lab Units: 0
Field Trips Not Required
Grade Options B: A-F or P/NP
Transfer/Degree Applicability Transfer Degree Applicability
Non-Credit Options
Repeated NO
Repeat Count
Repeat Frequency
Repeat Period
Repeat Units
Repeat Rationale
Challenged YES
Rationale Someone who has previously been employed as a tutor may have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully challenge this course.
Fee Amount 0.00
Comparable Course Information
Comparable Course Information Community College Course
Los Angeles Southwest College
Education (EDUC) 12
Catalog Year: 06-07 Page: 82
URL: http://www.lasc.edu/main.asp?id=106
This course provides a study of theory, techniques, and skills of tutoring, along with practical application, through providing tutorial experience within local elementary, middle school , high school and community college settings. Tutoring will be supervised by a cohort inclusive of student, classroom teacher/instructor and course professor.
This course is quite the same as English 32B in covering theory, techniques, and skills of tutoring along with practical application by way of tutoring experience, supervised by on-duty writing lab instructors and course instructor.
CSU
California State University, Sacramento
English 195
Catalog Year: 2006-2008 Page: 363
URL: http://aaweb.csus.edu/catalog/06-08/index.asp
Field Study. Tutoring in English at the SACRAMENTO STATE Writing Center or in other schools and community colleges, and/or training in writing and editing by arrangement with cooperat- ing social agencies and businesses in the Sacramento area. Other types of field study available. Graded Credit/No Credit. 3 units.
This is the closest course at CSUS to our English 32B at Delta. English 32B at Delta treats subject matter with an intensity and pace that establishes an expectation for significantly greater learner independence than that required at the secondary level and requires the student to continue development of communication skills appropriate for higher education and should be considered a baccalaureate level course.
Course Goals
Course Goals General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Assist students to accurately understand their writing assignments and to participate in stages of the writing process towards the end goal of producing a satisfactory written composition.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives Specific Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe various stages in the writing process (understanding assignments, prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing) and give examples of ways to assist students in completing the writing process.
2. Identify and apply appropriate tutoring techniques.
3. Identify skills in interpersonal relationships and apply these approaches to working with student writers.
4. Balance student folder notations between praise for successes and specific suggestions for improvement.
5. Assess own strengths as a writing tutor and identify areas for future improvement.
Course Outcomes
Course Outcomes
  1. Outcome:Document succinctly for the student writer on his or her lab writing folder what was accomplished in a particular tutoring session and what needs to be worked on next, in the context of the writing process.
    Assessment:Writing Folder documentations are judged by their usefulness to students, other tutors, instructors, and staff in terms of describing what the student has accomplished so far and what in particular the student needs to do next in the context of the writing process.
Course Outline
Outline Text
  1. Writing Process Techniques: assist student writers with
    1. Understanding assignments
    2. Discusing approaches and ideas
    3. Free writing
    4. Brainstorming
    5. Outlining
    6. Starting rough drafts
    7. Critically assessing rough draft development
    8. Planning and writing revised draft
    9. Editing strategies
  2. Interpersonal Relationship Strategies
    1. Communication process
    2. Clarification
    3. Paraphrasing
    4. Motivation
    5. Self-confidence
    6. Appropriate personal presentation
    7. Appropriate social interaction
  3. Organization
    1. Folder notations
    2. Feedback
    3. Computer use
Course Assignments
Course Assignments Reading
Optional Text:
Assignments: The student will read a writing lab paragraph assignment and later demonstrate understanding of the assignment by assisting a student writer in interpreting the stages of the assignment accurately.
Writing
Optional Text:
Assignments: The student will document succinctly for the student writer on his or her lab writing folder what was accomplished in a particular tutoring session and what needs to be worked on next, in the context of the writing process.
Other
Optional Text:
Assignments:

The student will observe three or more experienced writing tutors for tutoring styles and write a descriptive/analytical essay on what was learned from the observations.


Course Methods of Evaluation
Opt Heading
Course Methods of Evaluation A student's evaluation will be based on a required final examination and multiple measures of performance including critical thinking. These methods may include, but are not limited to the following.
The student will be graded on class participation, quizzes, and a final examination, which will require the student to demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced through writing.
Course Methods of Instruction
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Methods Lecture
Other Methods
Course Distance Education
Delivery Methods
Other Methods
Quality Assurance
Evaluation Method
Additional Resources
Distance Ed - Contact Types
Distance Ed - Contact Types
Course Textbooks
Textbooks Susan Dees-Roberts. Tutor Training Handbook. Second or current edition CRLA , 2003
Rafoth, B.. A tutors Guide: Helping writers One to One. Second or current edition Boynton/Cook , 2005
Manuals Writing Lab Faculty. Delta College Writing Lab TUTOR HANDBOOK. Delta College Print Shop.
Periodicals
Course Supplies
Course Supplies
Course Resources
Course Resources Learning Resources
Optional Text: Current support adequate
Resources:
Computer Resources
Optional Text: None
Resources:
Disabled Student Programs and Services
Optional Text: None
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Other Resources
Optional Text: None
Resources:
Entry Skills
Entry Skills Advisory ENG 001A
  • ENG 001A - Write a minimum of 8,000 words of expository writing.
  • ENG 001A - Comprehend and summarize a college-level reading passage.
  • ENG 001A - Compose a complete essay (original and documented) centered on a clear, limited thesis and supported and developed by an introduction, body, and conclusion of college-level sophistication.
  • ENG 001A - Compose sentences in a variety of syntactical patterns free of any but the most minor errors in grammar and mechanics.
  • ENG 001A - Employ both abstract reasoning, specific illustrations, examples, and appropriate outside sources to support and develop a thesis.
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    Course Requisites
    Course Requisites Requisite Type: Advisories
    Sub Area Course #: ENG-001A
    With a Minimum Grade of C
    Comment:

    General Education Requirements
    Proposed For Categories
     
    Transfer Types Course can be transferred to CSU
    Course cannot be transferred to UC
    Course Codes
    CB00 State ID CCC000371609
    SAM Code (CB09) D = Possibly Occupational
    TOP Code (CB03) 0802.00 - Educational Aide (Teacher
    Course Credit Status (CB04) Credit - Degree Applicable
    Coop Educational Code N - N = Not Coop Education
    Coop Work Code (CB10) Y - Y = Not Applicable
    CAN Code (CB14)
    Course Completion Assessment Level None
    Instructional Code M - Intermediate
    Classification Codes (CB11) A - Liberal Arts
    Print Catalog YES
    Print Class Schedule YES
    Independent Studies NO
    Open Entry NO
    Work Experience NO
    Special Topics NO
    Appointment YES
    Contract Course NO
    Basic Skills (CB08) N Not Basic Skills
    Organizational Unit Library, Learning Resources, & Language Arts Div
    Prior Skills (CB21) Y = Not applicable
    Originator June Gillam
    Previous Course ENG 032B Seminar in Communications: Writing Lab
    Proposal Type Course Revision (Major)
    Course Status Active
    Admin Dates
    Discipline Group Chair 08/23/2007
    Board of Trustees 12/18/2008
    Curriculum Committee Chair 10/20/2008
    Academic Senate President 12/09/2008
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