Course Schedule

WEEK 1 | Welcome & Introduction to Course Topic 1

CLASS 1| TUESDAY: Welcome!

We will go over the syllabus and introduce the focal topics for the course. Can include info about class or materials to bring here.

Homework for Class 2 | Thursday:

  • READ: Reading assignment (link if needed/possible)
  • DO: Join this site (link how-to directions here) and create your first post. In Post #1, expand what we did in class. [Include prompt] For direction on how to post see here: How to Post (link to directions for posting).

CLASS 2| THURSDAY: Discussion of 1st Reading Assignment, Close Reading

Can include info about class or materials to bring here.

Homework for Class 3 |Tuesday:

  • READ: Reading assignment
  • DO: Post #2, input prompt

WEEK 2 | Defining and Identifying Themes

CLASS 3| TUESDAY: Finding themes in Topic 1

Can include info about class or materials to bring here.

Homework for Class 4 |THURSDAY

  • READ: Reading assignment on topic 1 and 2  (link to if needed/possible)
  • LISTEN: link to a relevant podcast

CLASS 4| THURSDAY: Introduction to Course Topic 2

Homework for Class 5 |TUESDAY:

  • READ: Reading assignment
  • DO: Post #3, Reflection post on topics 1 and 2

WEEK 3 | Thematic Connections: Topic 1 and  Topic 2

CLASS 5| TUESDAY: Thematic differences between Topics 1 vs. 2

Homework for Class 6 |THURSDAY

  • READ: Reading assignment 1 (link to if needed/possible)
  • WATCH: link to relevant video
  • Based on the reading and video, prepare your stance for class debate

CLASS 6| THURSDAY: Critique and Debate: Topic 1 vs. Topic 2

Homework for Class 7|TUESDAY

  • LISTEN: Podcast assignment
  • DO: Post #4, input prompt  (ex: How does video display themes of topic 1 and 2?)

WEEK 4 | Introduction of Course Topic 3

CLASS 7| TUESDAY: What, When and Where of Topic 3

Homework for Class 8 |THURSDAY

  • READ: Reading assignment (link to if needed/possible)
  • DO: Answer the following questions and bring your written answers to class

CLASS 8 | THURSDAY: Check-in and Assignment 1 Directions

Homework for Class 7|TUESDAY

  • READ: Assignment
  • DO: Post #5, input prompt

WEEK 5 |Applying Concepts

CLASS 9| TUESDAY: Connecting 1, 2, & 3

Homework for Class 10 |THURSDAY

  • READ: Reading assignment (link to if needed/possible)
  • DO: Answer the following questions and bring your written answers to class
  • If you have questions about Assignment 1, bring them to class

CLASS 10 | THURSDAY: Review Assignment 1

ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE TODAY in class

Homework for Class 11|TUESDAY

  • READ: Assignment
  • DO: Post #5, input prompt