Intoduction to academic reading and writing. Close examination of a variety of texts (personal, popular, literary, professional, academic) from culturally diverse traditions. Practice in comon rhetorical strategies used in academic writing. Composition of clear, well-organized, and well-developed essays, with varying purposes and differing audiences, from personal to academic.

English Writing 100B and Reading 100; or Language Arts 100; or English as a Second Language 24 and 72 and consent of English Department Chair; or equivalent placement (normally based on results of English Placement Test).

My name is Alan Simes and I have been a full time member of the Language Arts Division at De Anza College for over twenty years, teaching courses in English Composition, Literature, Philosophy and Film. I have been teaching online since 1999. When I can drag myself away from the computer (all those emails, papers to grade, syllabi to upgrade, etc), I am usually busy with my family. I also try to read interesting books, watch films, listen to music (every kind but usually the loud variety), hike, bike ride and cook.

Phone: (408) 864-8575

Email: simesalan@fhda.edu

Office Location: F-41h

Office Hours: By appointment.