Mary E Aldridge, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - English/Humanities

English

World Languages

Office: LA 3 - Room: 14

480-461-7361

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM10:15 AM - 11:15 AM9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
    

Online

By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy 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

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.

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16527

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025

Closed

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 16527 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

HUM251 Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World 3 Credits

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.

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
07/07/2025 – 08/05/2025

Open

1 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: Study Abroad Program. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

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.

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
22246
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM

Closed

22242
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

1 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Class 22242: Honors Program only. Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register.

FRE101 Elementary French I 4 Credits

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.

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

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22346

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

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.

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

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

FRE201 Intermediate French I 4 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24683

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

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.

HUM107 Humanities Through the Arts 3 Credits

Introduction to humanities including film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22283

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Closed

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 22283 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

HUM205 Introduction to Cinema 3 Credits

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

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.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23066

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Closed

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 23066 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Honors Program Only

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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