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Patricia A. Avila

Adjunct Faculty

Education and Reading Studies

English

915-238-3139 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 
 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM 
 By appointment By appointment 

Office hours will be held in classroom 30 minutes before start of class.  

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

ENG101 First-Year Composition 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total.

Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).

Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.

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.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16275
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024
MoWe
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Closed

Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
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 ESL202, or appropriate reading placement, or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area, or permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Students who test into RDG091 are now able to satisfy the RDG091 requirement with RDG100. This class is designed to help students read the necessary college level material used in a companion course in another discipline. Students must be co-enrolled in any introductory course in another content area to take RDG100.

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
15279
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Ended

Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Spring 2025

ESL101 English as a Second Language I 6 Credits

Beginning language skills for English language learners to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Emphasizes integrated reading and writing skills.

Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement score or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32004
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
5:45 PM – 8:25 PM

Open

14 of 16
Seats Available

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