The instructor introduced the syllabus and provided contact information. The syllabus is posted online (check back here this evening for the link) and students may print it out if they feel they need to. The instructor will provide hard copies of the assignment and reading schedule.
We discussed the book and the instructor said she would provide 20 points if students could show they purchased/ordered by Sunday, Sept. 5.
Next students did the writing sample. The instructor passed out the essay question and students had an hour to write, although this included computer boot-up time. Students who were unable to get on because of password issues need to resolve this immediately, as we will be doing a fair amount of writing on the computer in future classes.
The instructor will read the samples and use them to determine: a) if the student can stay in the class; b) what writing issues should be addressed.
During the final portion of the class, the instructor paired the students for interviews. The task was to do a four-five minute interview and write an introduction to be read at the next class. At our next class students will read the introduction of one class member. We will assess how smoothly the reading goes. The instructor did a sample to show the class. She told the class that they should organize their material in an interesting way.
Next class:
Bring book receipt
Bring finished introduction, typed (double-spaced)
