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Learning Communitieswhere More Connections = More Success

Learning is often strengthened when working closely with other students. Enrollment in Learning Communities helps you connect with other students and significantly increases your chances of passing and excelling in your coursework. Learning Communities are a proven learning model with benefits such as:

  • Increasing your confidence as you work closely with supportive classmates
  • Deeper Learning as you study related subjects and disciplines together
  • Faster Completion where you may finish a course sequence in one semester instead of two
What is a Learning Community?

A learning community is a pair of courses grouped with a common theme. Instructors work together to create assignments and learning experiences that cross over into each class. The same group of students work together to form a community that supports one another’s academic achievements. Learning communities are recognized as a High-Impact Practice by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and correlate to higher success rates.

Fall 23 Learning Communities

Writing Our Values: Comp 1 for English Learners

This learning community pairs EAPP 0900: Academic Reading & Writing with ENGL 1711: Composition 1. Assignments in EAPP 0900 will support the work in Composition 1, giving students a chance to develop their language skills while earning transferable college credit.

The two courses in this learning community are co-requisites, which means you must register for both during the same semester.

If you want to register for this 9-credit learning community, you need to have a score of 105 on the ESL Reading Skills Accuplacer or have completed the course pre-requisites, EAPP 0860, EAPP 0870, and EAPP 0880.

Section 30

ENGL 1711-30: Composition 1

ID 000496 - 4 credits

Monday & Wednesday - 8:00am - 9:55am

On Campus - Kelly Hulander

EAPP 0900-30: Academic Reading & Writing

ID 000203 - 5 credits

Monday & Wednesday - 12:00pm - 2:25pm

On Campus - Amy Tarrell

Section 31

ENGL 1711-31: Composition 1

ID 000168 - 4 credits

Tuesday & Thursday - 12:00pm - 1:55pm

On Campus - Kassie Duthie

EAPP 0900-31: Academic Reading & Writing

ID 000204 - 5 credits

Monday & Wednesday - 12:00pm - 2:25pm

Reading & Writing for College Success 2

This course is part of a pairing of READ 0722 (3 credits) and ENGL 0922 (4 credits). In paired coursework, two courses are taken together and materials and assignments are integrated. This pairing is designed to help you develop reading, writing, and thinking skills essential to college success. These two courses are co-requisites, which means you must register for BOTH courses in each section.

Section 32

READ 0722-32: Reading 2

ID 000356 - 3 credits

Tuesday - 10:00am - 12:15pm

Blended/Hybrid - Natasha Fleischman

ENGL 0922-32: Fundamentals of Writing 2

ID 000163 - 4 credits

Thursday - 10:00 - 12:15pm

Blended/Hybrid - Natasha Fleischman

Section 33

READ 0722-33: Reading 2

ID 000514 - 3 credits

Monday - 6:00pm - 7:50pm (9/11 – 12/11)

Blended/Hybrid - Natasha Fleischman

ENGL 0922-33: Fundamentals of Writing 2

ID 000161 - 4 credits

Wednesday - 6:00pm - 7:50pm (9/6 – 12/13)

Blended/Hybrid - Natasha Fleischman

Reading & Writing for Power of You

This learning community is for students in the Power of You Program. It pairs ENGL 1711: Composition 1 and READ 1350: Critical Reading & Thinking to give an opportunity to develop your reading, writing, and thinking skills more in depth.

Section 34

ENGL 1711-34: Composition 1

ID 000173 - 4 credits

Wednesday & Friday - 10:00am - 11:55am

On Campus - Justin Bonnett

READ 1350-34: Critical Reading and Thinking - Power of You

ID 000567 - 2 credits

Tuesday - 1:00pm - 2:50pm

On Campus - Patti Gage

Picturing Minnesota’s Past: Photography 1 and Minnesota History

Concentrate on the unique region we call home by learning about Minnesota’s rich history while also learning how to photograph our state. This learning community pairs HIST 1750: Minnesota History and ARTS 1713: Photography 1. It will establish your skills as a researcher, scholar, and artist while fulfilling Minnesota Transfer Goals 5, 6, and 10. You will have an opportunity for creative projects, journal entries from field sites, an interview paper, and offer an active appreciation for creative photography and Minnesota.

The courses in this learning community are co-requisites, which means you must register for BOTH courses in each section.

Section 30

ARTS 1713-30: Photography 1

ID 000786 - 3 credits

Wednesday & Friday - 9:00am-10:55am

Blended/Hybrid - Aaron Bommarito

HIST 1750-30: Minnesota History

ID 000784 - 3 credits

Wednesday - 11:00am 11:55am

Blended/Hybrid - Kurt Kortenhof

Section 31

ARTS 1713-31: Photography 1

ID 000787 - 3 credits

Wednesday & Friday - 12:30pm-2:25pm

Blended/Hybrid - Aaron Bommarito

HIST 1750-31: Minnesota History

ID 000934 - 3 credits

Wednesday - 11:00am 11:55am

Blended/Hybrid - Kurt Kortenhof

Drawing Biology: Drawing 1 and General Biology 1

How do artists and scientists observe the world? Answer this question in a learning community that pairs BIOL 1740: General Biology 1 with ARTS 1730: Drawing 1. Students will explore their identities as both artists and scientists. They will apply drawing techniques to illustrate what they observe under the microscope, in scientific experiments, and in the world around them. This learning community fulfills Minnesota Transfer Goal Areas 3 & 6.

The courses in this learning community are co-requisites, which means you must register for BOTH courses in each section. To register for this 8-credit learning community, you need to meet the pre-requisites for BIOL 1740.

Section 38

BIOL 1740-38: General Biology 1

ID 000043 - 5 credits

Monday - 9:00am-11:55am

Blended/Hybrid - Amy Gonyea

ARTS 1730-38: Drawing 1

ID 000686 - 3 credits

Monday & Wednesday - 1:00pm-3:25pm

On Campus - Emily Hoisington

Accelerated Foundation for College Algebra and College Algebra

This learning community pairs MATH 0731 Foundation for College Algebra and MATH 1730 College Algebra. It allows students who have not yet met the pre-requisites for College Algebra to enroll in the course while receiving extra support for the college level course via the foundation course. For some students, this means you will finish your math requirement more quickly. For other students, it means you will need less time to begin the math requirements for your major.

The courses in this learning community are co-requisites, which means you must register for BOTH courses in each section.

Section 1

MATH 0731-01: Foundation for College Algebra

ID 000919 – 2 credits

Tuesday & Thursday – 8:00am - 8:55am

On campus - Staff

MATH 1730-01 College Algebra

ID 000229 – 3 credits

Tuesday & Thursday – 9:00am - 10:25am

On campus - Staff

Section 3

MATH 0731-03: Foundation for College Algebra

ID 000920 – 2 credits

Monday & Wednesday – 9:00am-9:55am

On campus - Sarah Cooley

MATH 1730-03 College Algebra

ID 000227 – 3 credits

Monday & Wednesday – 10:30am-11:55am

On campus - Sarah Cooley

Section 5

MATH 0731-05: Foundation for College Algebra

ID 000921 – 2 credits

Monday – 12:00pm-1:55pm

On campus – Ba Su

MATH 1730-05 College Algebra

ID 000228 – 3 credits

Wednesday – 12:00pm-2:55pm

On campus – Ba Su

Accelerated Algebra

This learning community pairs MATH 0910: Introductory Algebra and MATH 0920: Intermediate Algebra. It allows you to complete these courses in one semester instead of two. For some students, this means you will finish your math requirement more quickly. For other students, it means you will need less time to begin the Pre-calculus or College Algebra requirements for your major.

The courses in this learning community are co-requisites, which means you must register for BOTH courses in each section.

Section 92 (In ZOOM)

MATH 0910-92: Introductory Algebra – First 8 Weeks – In ZOOM

ID 000250 - 3 credits

Friday - 9:00am-10:55am
August 21-October 18

In ZOOM - Francois Nguyen

MATH 0920-92: Intermediate Algebra – Second 8 Weeks – In ZOOM

ID 000251 - 3 credits

Friday - 9:00am-10:55am
October 23-December 15

In ZOOM - Francois Nguyen

Co-requisite Statistics

This learning community is designed for students who have already completed MATH 0745: Fundamental Mathematics. It pairs MATH 1740: Introduction to Statistics with MATH 0740-01: Foundation for Statistics. In this pairing, you will receive extra support to complete a college-level math requirement in one semester instead of two.

The courses in this learning community are co-requisites, which means you must register for BOTH courses in each section.

Section 1

MATH 1740-01: Introduction to Statistics

ID 000595 – 4 credits

Monday & Wednesday – 10:00am-11:55am

On campus - Francois Nguyen

MATH 0740-01: Foundation for Statistics

ID 000531 – 2 credits

Monday & Wednesday – 9:00am-9:55am

On campus - Francois Nguyen

What do students say about learning communities at Saint Paul College?

Naw Chi, Accounting student, EAPP0900 + ENGL1711 learning community (Fall 2017):

“It was very helpful, especially for second language students. The EAPP instructor helped us with what we needed to write a 5-6 page research paper. She helped us to brainstorm and organize thoughts, to find the right sources and to improve the grammar. We reviewed the papers before turning them in, so it was extra help. How the classes were combined was very helpful. You have the same classmates and you get to know each other better so you’re not as shy.”

Mee Chang, Medical Lab Tech student, READ0722 and ENGL0922 (Fall 2018):

“The combined classes made a lot of sense! I love the idea of using the books and articles from Reading as a reference to write my essays for English. Both professors were always willing to give their advice, time and support, whether it was before, during or after class. Taking courses together in a learning community really helped me to prepared for my actual college level courses as well!”
Contact Information

Amy Tarrell-Florey, Learning Community Coordinator
Amy.Tarrell@saintpaul.edu
651.403.4029

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