Lorane Barrera

Instructional Services Director

Adjunct Faculty

Developmental Education

Reading

Office: LB 11 - Room: LB171

480-461-7698

lorane.barrera@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

Office hours can be held in person at the SD campus or virtually through a Webex link. To ensure your visit is valuable, email me ahead of time. Expect a response within 24 hours Monday through Friday.

Classes Taught

Spring 2023

ALT100	Academic Literacy Through Integrated Reading and Writing					4 Credits
Develops academic language skills and critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material through complementary reading and writing assignments. Prepares students for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement.
Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Reading/Writing Boot Camps that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
30458	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023			Class Started
30458	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 30458 Students may contact instructor at: lorane.barrera@mesacc.edu All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Summer 2023

RDG100	Successful College Reading					3 Credits
Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ALT100, or RDG081, or appropriate reading placement or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16379	Dobson Campus EF 1E	In Person Lecture	05/30/2023 - 06/29/2023	MoTuWeTh	11:20 AM - 1:20 PM	Open 19 of 20 Seats Available
16379	Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).
16305	Dobson Campus EF 1E	In Person Lecture	06/26/2023 - 08/03/2023	MoTuWeTh	9:10 AM - 10:45 AM	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
16305	Notes: Class 16305 is designated for the First Year Experience (FYE) for first generation and FSS students. Enrollment is restricted to recent high school graduates from Mesa Public Schools who have applied to be part of the FYE cohort. For more information, contact Ashley Armour at ashley.armour@mesacc.edu. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Fall 2023

ALT100	Academic Literacy Through Integrated Reading and Writing					4 Credits
Develops academic language skills and critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material through complementary reading and writing assignments. Prepares students for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement.
Course Notes: It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Reading/Writing Boot Camps that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
19368	Dobson Campus EF 1E	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023	TuTh	10:30 AM - 12:10 PM	Open 19 of 20 Seats Available
19368	Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).
19499	Dobson Campus EF 1E	Hybrid Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023	TuTh	8:30 AM - 10:10 AM	Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
19499	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).
19385	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			Open 18 of 20 Seats Available
19385	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

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