English
Preparing for College English / Composition
This 4-week course helps prepare high school students for college English, specifically Composition 101, a general education requirement at many universities.
Carter Johnson
New on Outschool
14-18
year olds
5-15
learners per class
$100
Charged upfront
$25 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 4 weeks
55 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
The transition from high school assignments to collegiate writing and reading can be difficult if students are not properly equipped. This course is designed to help prepare students to excel in English/Composition 101, a general education requirement at most universities. We will focus on establishing expectations for collegiate work, developing reading strategies, and honing specific writing skills. The course will also include a research element, introducing valuable methods for finding...
Students will gain a better understanding of... 1) A collegiate classroom environment (in the humanities) 2) Successful student habits 3) Research methods 4) Source evaluation 5) Writing skills (both global and local concerns) 6) Reading strategies
I am a Ph.D. candidate in English at the University of Kentucky. I have taught freshman English at both U.K. and Virginia Tech, where I received my master's degree in English.
Each week, students will have 1-2 assigned readings. Combined, these will not exceed 10 pages. Additionally, I'll offer optional weekly assignments, geared toward applying course principles. These assignments will take roughly an hour for students to complete.
I will supply a course syllabus during the first class session. This document will include all resources.
I will provide an end-of-course review for each student, emphasizing their strengths as well as identifying areas for improvement. This will be a personal video (I can adjust the medium if desired, i.e. I'm glad to do a write-up instead).
55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
All readings will be provided in PDF form or through free online links.
Teacher
Carter JohnsonPhD Canidate in English (University of Kentucky)
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United States
About Me
Hi, my name is Carter Johnson and I am a PhD candidate at the University of Kentucky. I have taught freshman English at both Virginia Tech and U.K. My primary scholarly focus is American modernist literature, especially the literature of the...
