Accessibility Video

Hello, my name is Courtney Osborn and I'm your instructor for English 121. I have taught at red rocks for several years and have been lucky enough to teach a variety of different courses, including English composition, several different literature classes and world mythology. Since I’m sure you all chose this class of your own free will and desire, and not because it is required for every student, let me tell you why English 121 is so important. 121 is meant to set you up for success in your college career. There is a heavy focus on critical thinking and analysis, which serves you well not only in college classes but in life. We also focus on what is expected in different genres and types of compositions that you might encounter in your college career. By applying what you learn about the rhetorical situation and genre conventions you’ll be able to better compose outside of just this class. On top of this, my general rule when it comes to writing is this: writing is revision. This means that writing isn’t just something that you are born with, but something that can be learned. This learning is just one of my goals for the semester and I look forward to working with you to accomplish it.