Library 99A:Â Book of the Year Discussion Group
Spring 2009
| Instructor: | Vincent Peloso - Email: vinnie-peloso@redwoods.edu; Telephone: 707-476-4565 |
| Welcome: | Welcome to Library 99A online. This site is for students who are considering this course or have already registered. |
| Course Description: | Library 99A is a discussion-driven study and exploration of selected topics related to the current Book of the Year selection. Students will analyze and discuss different aspects of the diverse viewpoints represented in and the issues raised by the book. For information about this year's Book of the Year, go to http://www.redwoods.edu/events/book-year/ |
| Required Textbooks/Materials: | Parable of the Sower, Octavia Butler, Grand Central, 2000 |
| Course Availability: | The course will become available the weekend before 2/2/09. |
| Instructor Contact: | You may contact me at the email address listed above. During the semester: On weekdays I usually respond within 24 hours. At other times, including weekends, I check my email and class website every day. My office phone number is 707-476-4565 where you can also leave a voice-mail message. You can always visit me in person at my Eureka campus office in the Forum Building (FM 200B). |
| Student Contact: | Required: It is very important that College of the Redwoods has your current email address. You can confirm or update your email address by going to WebAdvisor from the CR homepage, logon, and choose the "student" option. Click on address/phone/email update. |
| On-Campus Requirement: | There are no requirements to attend on-campus meetings. All assignments are completed online. |
| Computer Set-Up and Skills | Your Computer Skills: Online courses require adequate computer skills. You should be able to navigate websites, open and download files, use a word processor and be able to convert files into rich text format, and submit files to Blackboard. It is the student's responsibility to meet the technological demands of the course. Computer Requirements: Most computers and internet providers are adequate. You will need shockwave and audio software (free and common with most computers) and speakers or headphones to listen to lectures (although there will be a text transcript available). I would recommend broadband services through cable, DSL, or satelite providers. You need to have regular access to the internet at least twice a week for 12 weeks. To learn more about what it takes to be a successful online student, visit these websites:
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| Online Commitment: | Your commitment will require at least as much time as you would dedicate to a traditional class. A typical 1 credit hour class will require about 3 hours per week of your time. You will need to listen to lectures or read lecture text files, read textbook chapters, participate in online discussions using a discussion board, and write and submit papers and/or projects. Plan to be online at least 2-3 times each week. |
| Registration: | Registration is easiest online using web advisor. I do not have a waitlist. If the class is closed, please do not contact me except under extraordinary circumstances as I will direct you to Web Advisor and encourage you to keep trying to add the class. Although the class may be closed, you should check periodically as it will open whenever someone withdraws. |
| Accommodations: | If you need accommodations to succeed in this online class, you should contact Disabled and Student Services Program at http://www.redwoods.edu/district/dsps/ or 707-476-4280 and the instructor. |
| Classroom "Time": | This course is designed to be accessible to students who have visual or auditory impairments.
This online class requires weekly participation consistent with the College's semester schedule. The class will be available at any hour with no requirements to participate at any given time. |
| Getting Started: | Purchase the book now, so you will be ready to proceed on the first day of classes. On or shortly after the first day of class (February 2, 2009) go to the Blackboard login site at http://bb.redwoods.edu/Â Username and password instructions are available at this site. After you login, you will find a link to the class where you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed. You must participate fully by the end of the first week (Sunday) or you may be dropped from the class. Please be sure that the College has your correct email address as this is my primary method for contacting you. |
| Other: | Prerequisite:Â None Recommended: English 150 |