Presented below is the Home Page for my online course. The links are active and will allow you to explore an abridged version of the course structure, absent certain curriculum content.

Welcome to Week 1

For Monday

Complete the Orientation Module

Read 4 Resources:

1) Lecture; 2) Critical Reading; 3) What's a Reading Journal?; 4) FAQs

Complete the "Commit to the Class" Assignment by Tuesday

Read the Essay 1 prompt

For Wednesday

Write Reading Journal Notes:

1 for the Lecture and up to 5 for the Reading

Post to the "Share Your Song" Discussion

Outline Essay 1 Ideas

For Saturday

Write Reading Journal Notes:

1 for the Lecture and up to 3 for the Reading

Post to the "Explore Your Writing Process" Discussion

(Reply to Discussions; 25 Replies are due by semester's end)

Draft Essay 1 and Write a Reading Journal Reflection

Get Started

This first week is all about understanding the demands, methods, and tasks of this course and committing to them. There are things due Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

To get started

There are a few more assignments to complete by the end of Week 1. These first steps however will help clarify your expectations for the course, so you can begin planning your routine to complete weekly tasks by their due dates. Work hard. Have fun! And welcome to the class!

This Week's Announcements

The Syllabus

This class is about ideas: discovering and generating ideas, organizing and supporting ideas, and finally clarifying and polishing ideas. Assignments will be due on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Expect the time required to complete assignments to total 22-30 hours per week. Read more...

Class Community

Connect with Classmates

Chat in Pronto (click to the left in Canvas' Global Menu)

Reach out to curry

Office Hours: by appointment in Zoom

cmitchell@miracosta.edu | 760-757-2121 ext 6221

More Resources

Earn Extra Credit

This class promotes civility and respect to create a SafeSpace for LGBT people

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