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ENGL 753:    Writing Your Autobiography

Transferable: No
This class in creative writing for older adults will explore autobiography as a form of personal expression. Participants will put their experiences on paper. Learn the skills of autobiography including narrative structure, style, vocabulary, event recording and interpretation.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4402 LAB VG1 SERRANO K .0 W 0200P - 0400P  
Class meets 02/06/08 - 05/14/08 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus

 

ENGL 755:    Art of Storytelling for Older Adults

Transferable: No
Bridge the generational gap and learn the ancient time-honored way of sharing cultural values and passing down history from one generation to the next. Storytelling is a valuable way to increase intergenerational understanding and unity and creates an opportunity for children and adults in the community to have their lives enriched by this creative activity. The class will provide training tips and the opportunity for older adults to volunteer their new skills in a community setting.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6524 LAB AROMAS STAFF .0 Tu 0600P - 0900P  
Class meets 02/19/08 - 05/20/08 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus

 

ENGL 756:    GED Preparation

Transferable: No
This course is designed to prepare the student to pass the five General Education Development (GED) tests in Writing, Social Studies, Science, Literature and Mathematics. English grammar and usage, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary and computational skills are emphasized. The course is designed for students who are 18 years of age or older and elect to take the High School Equivalency Examination.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6108 LAB SV001 MIGUEL B .0 S 0900A - 1200P  
Class meets 02/02/08 - 05/24/08 See Footnote: Above class meets Off Campus
6109 LAB HOL3 MIGUEL B .0 S 0100P - 0400P  
Class meets 02/02/08 - 05/24/08 Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

ENGL 758A:    CAHSEE Preparation A English-Language Arts

Transferable: No
This course is designed to prepare non-high school graduates for the successful completion of the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Examination) English-Language Arts by providing them study skill and test taking strategies for answering multiple choice questions and tips on essay writing. This course will focus on word analysis, reading comprehension, literary response, writing strategies, writing conventions and writing applications.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6110 LAB HOL4 GUEVARA T .0 S 0900A - 1200P  
Class meets 02/02/08 - 05/24/08 Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site