Fall, 2009 English 0310 Welcome Survey (Please answer all questions. Do not leave anything blank.) Name:____________________________________________________ 1. How well do you speak English now?        Fluent in English        Some English        A little English 2. How well do you READ English?        Fluent in English        OK in English        A little English 3. How well do you WRITE English?        Fluent in English        OK in English        A little English 4.What is your first or mother language?  5. Why are you at UTEP? 5a. And, why are you taking this particular course (ENGL 0310)?  6. The assignments in this course include a lot of reading, writing and thinking.  Points may be taken off for late assignments.  Do you agree to compete all reading and writing assignments on time?        Yes        No 7. For this English class, please expect two to three hours a week of homework (including reading, writing and online work) for every hour in the classroom, each and every week over the semester.  Are you able and willing to devote that much time to the course if necessary?         Yes        No      8. What do you most want to learn in this "Reading and Communication Skills" class?         9. What other college-level English courses have you taken before this one?      What other English courses are you enrolled in this current semester?         English 0111 Workshop        English 0311 Developmental Composition        English 1311 Expository Comp. I        English 1312        Other English course:__________ 10. What grade do you want in ENGL 0310?         A        B        C Why?   11.  Do you feel you belong in this course?         Yes        No Why or why not? 12. What do you NOT want to have in this course?_______________________________________   13. How many pages (college level) can you read in English in an hour? (please estimate)_________ 14. What is your biggest "risk factor" that might cause you to fail or drop  ENGL 0310 (or to drop out of UTEP altogether), and what are you doing to overcome this risk?   What is the most important thing the Instructor can do to help you overcome this risk?   15. How would you describe yourself as a student? (chose one--please be honest)  I'm just here because they're making me attend; I couldn't care less whether I pass or flunk. I'm not interested in this subject, but I'm willing to do the bare minimum required work to pass ENGL 0310 with a low "C." I'm not interested in this subject, but I'm willing to compete to earn "A's" and succeed in this course. I'm Interested in seriously learning all this course has to offer.   16. Write one paragraph telling any important things about yourself (your job or interests, life, family, personal experiences, or what you hope to get out of the class) that you want the Instructor to know about you.

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