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How Do I Choose a Course? |
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In the column on the right, you will find statements that will help you decide whether English 120 or English 121 is the right course for you. In each row, choose the statement from column one or column two that seems to fit you best. Choose only one statement per row.
Column 1
Column 2
Row 1:
Every year for the past four years, I have written and revised three or fewer essays of five or more pages.
Every year for the past four years, I have written and revised four or more essays of five or more pages.
Row 2:
I rarely write and revise for myself.
I often write and revise for myself.
Row 3:
I am not comfortable writing for school.
I am always comfortable writing for school.
Row 4:
I rarely read books longer than 100 pages.
I often read books longer than 100 pages.
Row 5:
I am not comfortable reading non-fiction books and articles.
I am comfortable reading non-fiction books and articles.
Row 6:
I do not consider myself a strong reader and writer.
I consider myself a strong reader and writer.
Row 7:
I have little experience conducting research using various sources (e.g., library research, observations).
I am very experienced conducting research using a wide range of sources (e.g., library research, observations).
Row 8:
In the past four years, I studied approximately two hours per night or less.
In the past four years, I studied approximately three hours per night or more.
Row 9:
I struggle to complete work on time.
I generally complete work on time.
Total Responses:
If you have chosen three or more answers in column 1, English 120 is probably the right class for you to start with. At Fast Track, let the adviser know that you would like to register for English 120. If you have chosen seven or more statements in column 2, English 121 is probably the right class for you to start with. At Fast Track, let the adviser know you would like to register for English 121.