Christine Vassett, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - English
Office: LA 3 - Room: 21
480-461-7636
480-461-7641 (alt)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 Credits | ||||
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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 placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
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Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook. |
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| General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17064
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Class Started |
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15286
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Class Started |
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16401
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Class Started |
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17344
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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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. |
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| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 Credits | ||||
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Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. |
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Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook. |
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| General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16582
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Class Started |
Spring 2027
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 Credits | ||||
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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 placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
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Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook. |
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| General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10282
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 12 of 18 |
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12216
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 21 of 24 |
| ENG101LL | First-Year Composition Lab | 1 Credits | ||||
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Supplemental instruction for composition courses. Focus on developing effective writing processes to address a range of rhetorical situations. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or (a grade of C or better in ESL202. Corequisites: ENG101, or ENG107). |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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11249
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 12 of 18 |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 Credits | ||||
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Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. |
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Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook. |
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| General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12129
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 20 of 24 |
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11988
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Open 15 of 24 |
Degrees & Awards
Rhetoric, Composition, and Linguistics, Ph.D.
Rhetoric and Composition, M.A.
Certificate in Professional Writing
Education, B.S.
Philosophy, B.A.
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