Can I do an independent study?
My support of "independent studies" is rare because both our current class size numbers and prep time requirements are rather high in English Dept. courses. I generally only supervise an independent study requested by administration for a student with dire medical issues.

If you feel that the school is not meeting your English course availability needs, please discuss that course staff allocation issue with administration and guidance.

Can student teachers supervise an independent study?
Not in the English Dept.

Can I do double credit in this class?
Generally -- no. However, if you feel you have a strong justification for the request, please have the conversation with us.

Can I take a class more than once?
It really depends on the course. Reader's Workshop may be taken every quarter because you are expected to read different books each time enrolled. The CLASS class may have limits on when and how many times you can take the course (i.e., first semester or second semester enrollment only). Most other courses taught by Denise and her student teachers are one-time-only enrollments. Always ask.

Is there a pre-requisite for this class?

The only course offered by Denise (at this time) that requires certain coursework prior to taking a class is the Advanced Film Analysis course. ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE INTRODUCTION TO FILM ANALYSIS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE ADVANCED COURSE.

It is recommended that students have the Dissident Press course prior to Zine Writing; however, it is NOT required.