Christine Vassett

Residential Faculty - English

English

Office: LA 3 - Room: 21

480-461-7636

480-461-7641 (alt)

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
 

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

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 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+).

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

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17064
Dobson Campus

LA 2N

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

20 of 24
Seats Available

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

15286
Dobson Campus

LA 2S

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

15 of 24
Seats Available

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

16401
Dobson Campus

LA 1S

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

17 of 24
Seats Available

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

ENG102 First-Year Composition 3 Credits

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.

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

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15309
Dobson Campus

LA 2N

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

19 of 24
Seats Available

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

16582
Dobson Campus

LA 6N

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

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

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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