I-BEST ENGL Learning Community
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Information and Schedule
- Courses Offered: ENGL, CMST, SOC, PSYC
- Start Dates: All Quarters, Daytime and Evening Options
What is an ENGL Learning Community?
ENGL Learning Communities are two or more linked courses. Instructors in multiple classes work together to share assignments and content. Learning Community students often complete ONE assignment for TWO classes for a reduced workload!
ENGL Acceleration
ENGL Learning Community classes offer students the opportunity to complete multiple levels of ENGL in the same quarter. At the beginning of the quarter, ENGL instructors provide students with the course objectives for each ENGL level. Then, based on student performance, students can "jump" a level through acceleration, saving both time and money! For example, all ENGL Learning Communities include students who are registered for ENGL 93, ENGL 99, and ENGL& 101 in the same class. Students are given the course outcomes for all levels and are encouraged to improve their writing skills. Part-way through the quarter, students individually meet with their instructors to discuss their progress. If a student has met the outcomes for a higher level, the instructor updates their registration to the higher level. With the acceleration option in our ENGL Learning Communities, a student can complete their English requirements faster.
I-BEST Support Class
I-BEST students in each ENGL Learning Community meet in a small group with their support instructor for an additional three hours per week. During support class, students practice new study skills and improve their reading/writing/listening/ and speaking skills. Support classes assist students with the skills they need to be successful.
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Winter 2023 Learning Community Course Options
Learning Community 1 (Daytime)
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Monday, Wednesday
9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m., face-to-face
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., face-to-face
SOC&101 Intro to Sociology
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., face-to-face
Learning Community 2 (Daytime)
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m., face-to-face
CMST&220 Intro to Public Speaking
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., face-to-face
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Monday, Wednesday
12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., face-to-face
Learning Community 3 (Afternoon - hybrid)
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Tuesday, Thursday
10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., face-to-face
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Tuesday, Thursday
12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., face-to-face
CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication
5 credits
Tuesday, Thursday
1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. face to face
Learning Community 4 (Evening - online)
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday 7:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
PSYC&220 Lifespan Psychology
5 credits
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
Spring 2023 Learning Community Course Options
Learning Community 1
(Daytime)
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Monday, Wednesday
9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m., face-to-face
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., face-to-face
CMST&220 Intro to Public Speaking
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., face-to-face
Learning Community 2
(Daytime)
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m., face-to-face
PSYC&100 General Psychology
5 credits
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., face-to-face
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Monday, Wednesday
12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., face-to-face
Learning Community 3
(Afternoon - hybrid)
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Tuesday, Thursday
10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., face-to-face
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Tuesday, Thursday
12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., face-to-face
PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology
5 credits
Tuesday, Thursday
1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. face to face
Learning Community 4
(Evening - online)
ABED 080 Support Class
3 credits
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
ENGL 93/99/ ENGL&101
5 credits
Monday
6:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday 7:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication
5 credits
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
Contact an I-BEST Advisor
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