English Department

English Department

The English Department at Community College of Philadelphia is a professional organization of nearly 300 full- and part-time faculty members teaching over 750 sections of courses each term on the Main Campus and at our Regional Centers. We provide instruction in developmental reading and writing, English as a second language (ESL), college writing, literature, communication studies, mass media, theater and creative writing. We offer Associate of Arts degrees in Communication Studies, English, Mass Media and Theater. Our curriculum helps prepare students for careers in broadcast and print journalism, screen writing, public relations, advertising, education, marketing and theater. 

English Department Head and Associate Chair

Massah NuniDepartment Head & Assistant Professor,

Spring 2024, Office Hours:

Monday,
 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Remote)

Office: Bonnell Building (Rotunda Floor), BR-21B
Telephone: 215-751-8867

 


 

Amy Lewis, Associate Chair and Associate Professor,

Spring 2024, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment, and on campus office hours begins 5-15-23

Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Remote)
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.; 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Remote)
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Remote)


Office: BR-21A
Telephone: 215-751-8490

 

Program, Career and Transfer Information

Communication Studies & Mass Media

Assistant Chair: Craig Strimel,

Spring 2024, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment

Monday & Wednesday, 
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Main campus or Virtual), and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (via Zoom by appointment)
Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (At NERC or Virtual), and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (via Zoom by appointment)
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (via Zoom by appointment)

Office: B1-05
Telephone: 215-751-8638

Communication Studies

Mass Media


 

Creative Writing Certificate

Assistant Chair: Dr. Lauren Genovesi, (Not available Spring2024); (See information below)

Spring 2024, Office Hours: Dr. Genovesi is not available Spring2024. If you have questions or need an appointment, Please email Simone Zelitch, ., OFFICE: B1-09J, Phone: 215-751-8323

Office: M3-23C (Not available Spring2024)
Telephone: 215-751-8996 (Not available Spring2024)


 

College Writing

Assistant Chair: Jason Esters,  

Spring 2024, Office Hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Office: B1-09G
Telephone: 215-751-8322


Developmental English

Assistant Chair: Madeline Marcotte-Rolston,  

Spring 2024, Office Hours: See office hours below -- Available other times by appointment, email to schedule

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. in BR-73; 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in BR-02
Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. via Zoom, https://ccp.zoom.us/my/ccpprofmarcotte 

Office: BR-02
Telephone: 215-751-8661


The English Degree

Assistant Chair: Seve Torres,

Spring 2024, Office Hours: Please email to schedule an appointment

Tuesday & Thursday,
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

Office: BR-23B
Telephone: 215-751-8671


 

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Assistant Chair: Talar Kaloustian,

Spring 2024, Office Hours: Additional questions regarding ESL, please send an email.

Monday & Wednesday:
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in M3-15
Thursday, 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. (Remote)


Office: BR-47C
Telephone: 215-751-8631

ESL Academic Courses

Support for ESL Students

Each year, CCP helps hundreds of students improve their English skills and achieve academic success through the ESL program. The extensive ESL curriculum enables students to study English in small classes in a diverse and multicultural environment. Expert faculty and experienced support staff provide personal help with orientation and registration, as well as with academic and transfer planning.

Intensive English Language Program

The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is a 7-week intensive program aimed at students who desire to learn English as a Second Language, as opposed to a traditional 14-week program. It is intended to give students a fast track into proficiency of the English language so as to quickly transition into study or work in the field of their choice.


 

Theater

Assistant Chair: Quinn Eli,

Spring 2024, Office Hours: via Zoom -- Please email for an
appointment

Monday - Wednesday, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in BR-25I

Office: BR-25I
Telephone: 215-751-8652

Theater

Additional Student Resources

Online Learning

Community College of Philadelphia provides a variety of courses and degree programs online and in hybrid (classroom/online) environments. Online courses are just as rigorous and demanding as our classroom courses. Delivered through a course management system allowing 24/7 access, online courses do not require students to be online at specific times; instead, students log in regularly at their convenience to keep up with course requirements, due dates, etc. Hybrid courses, combining both classroom and online teaching, meet in the classroom regularly and are supplemented with online lessons throughout the week. Classroom attendance is mandatory for all hybrid courses.

Learning Lab

The Learning Lab Department offers free academic support services to Community College of Philadelphia students. Faculty specialists and tutors with expertise in a broad range of subject areas are available to provide students with a personalized learning experience. All of the Learning Lab Department's services are designed to help students achieve success throughout their college careers.