Class information
IRW115 Intro Reading & Composition
- CRN: 31008
- Credits: 6
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From June 25 through August 16, 2025, Jocelin S Higgins - Online (scheduled meetings), WWednesday, from 2 to 4:50pm
From June 25 through August 13, 2025, Jocelin S Higgins
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
Hello! Welcome to Integrated Reading and Writing 115!
In this eight-week online (scheduled meetings) learning course you'll be practicing academic reading as well as writing a personal narrative and learning how to participate in the research process, step by step, in order to learn how to write a research-based essay.
You will be able to choose your own book of interest to read of at least 200 pages. This can be one you already own, a library book or a new one you purchase, either hardback, paperback or eBook. You will be given reading activities based on this novel or non-fiction book. You can either select one from this list or a comparable Lexile level (1200) one here: Recommended books lists - Reading - Research Guides at Portland Community College (pcc.edu)
I look forward to having you in this course and learning together this summer!
Best,
~Jocelin
Feel free to contact me with any questions: jocelin.higgins@pcc.edu
Technology
Skill in usage of Google document and Drive or Microsoft Word. Laptop, desk computer or tablet with keyboard needed.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.