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Mary E Aldridge, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - English/Humanities
Office: LA 3 - Room: 14
480-461-7361
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | |
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| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
On Mondays, office hours will be held in the Honors Office, Building: KSC 35S, 175.
Classes Taught
Summer 2025
| 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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| General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16527 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025 |
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.
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. |
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| HUM251 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World | 3 Credits | ||||
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An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the Renaissance to modern period, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17075 |
MC OFFSITE Nottingham Englnd Study Abroad |
Study Abroad
Lecture
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07/07/2025 – 08/05/2025 |
Open 1 of 25 |
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Notes: Study Abroad Program. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] |
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Fall 2025
| 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. 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. |
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| General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22246 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM |
Closed |
22242 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Open 1 of 20 |
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Notes: Class 22242: Honors Program only. Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register. |
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| FRE101 | Elementary French I | 4 Credits | ||||
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Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the French language. Includes the study of French culture, practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: If you have previous knowledge of French or you have taken high school French classes, please contact the World Languages department (480-461-7031) to be placed in the appropriate level |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22346 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 13 of 24 |
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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.
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. |
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| FRE201 | Intermediate French I | 4 Credits | ||||
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Review of essential grammar of the French language and study of French culture. Continued practice and development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Prerequisites: (FRE102 or FRE102AA with a grade of "C" or better), or two years of high school French with an average of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24683 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 13 of 24 |
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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. 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. |
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| HUM107 | Humanities Through the Arts | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to humanities including film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22283 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
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.
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. |
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| HUM205 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 Credits | ||||
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Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
23066 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
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.
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. |
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Degrees & Awards
B.A. in French, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
B.A. in History, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
M.A. in English, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
PhD in English, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
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