ENGL 73R: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGLISH
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2023 |
| Units: | 4 |
| Hours: | 12 laboratory per week (144 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will practice and apply general reading and writing principles to a special project
- Students will learn how to critically analyze and interpret their own writing from a readerly perspective
Description
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in English beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Plan an independent study project in English
- Conduct the study by means of literature research, fieldwork, or laboratory work, or other means mutually agreed upon in the student-faculty contract as appropriate for the discipline
- Present the results of the study in a written or oral report or by some other means as determined by the contract
Course Content
This course is based on independent research or course of study related to the topics outlined in the student contract.
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
When taught online, ongoing access to computer with email and basic software capabilities, including relevant Learning Management Systems.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Evaluation is based on the completion of the scope of work described in the student-faculty contract.
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Independent study as defined in the student-faculty contract.
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Texts will vary with content.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
This course requires research, analysis, field study, portfolio, or other independent assignments of an agreed upon college-level subject.
Discipline(s)
English