9/24/2007
Discussion of Appiah, Du Bois, Suarez-Orozco; College Tips, pp.131-156
The class will also break into groups to cover another set of readings. Students will choose from the following selections:
Native American Voices and Sherman Alexie
Group member:
Ashley A.
Chris D.
From "Survival in Aushwitz" by PrimoLevi
Group member:
Angie
Chelsea
Jameil
"This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona" by Sherman Alexie
Group member:
Ivan
Lara
El Nino perdido/ Little Boy lost by Pablo Neruda
Group member:
Alexis
Christina
Chaneya
Please Call Me by My True Names by Thiich NhatHahn
Group member:
Matthew
Shoshana
Mother Tongue by AmyTan
Group member:
Rico
You Are Short, Besides! by Sucheng Chan
Group member:
Kawme
Melssa
Each group will be responsible for presenting the main ideas of the readings to the class. We will take some class time on the day of the presentations, 9/27, for groups to meet and craft their brief presentations
Reading: Your chosen author(s) from The Ethics of Engagement reader
College Tips:
Learn outside the classroom
Get along with your roommate
Enjoy life in Resident Halls
Join campus organizations and participate in campus activities
Go to lectures, museums, workshops, talks and concerts
Stay involved in campus life as a commuter
Develop leadership skills
Explore religion, spiritually, and a life commitment
Consider whether fraternities and sororities are for you
Get around town without a car
ESSAY ON TROPICAL FISH DUE
Quiz Thursday October 4th. (Self Quiz)
Submit at least 10 true/false questions that cover the following materials:
- First Year Experience Book
- College Knowledge
- Tropical Fish
- Class Journals
- What you feel
Notes about Self-Quiz:
- The Questions should not be tricky or Trivial!
- Post your Quiz on WCM
- Email the questions to [email protected]
Missing 4 classes means you will not get an A, perhaps A- or B+
Reading in groups:
I got: "This is What it Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona" by Sherman Alexie