Social Movements

To Prepare

• Read through the Class Details page.

• Get the book for our class:

1) Loeb, Paul Rogat.  2014 (2Ed). The Impossible Will Take a Little While. New York, NY: Basic Books.

You can purchase the book through the PCC Sylvania Online Bookstore or at your favorite independent bookstore.

• All other course materials will be provided in the class.  

• Read the Introductory chapter in the textbook before class starts to be ready for our Week 1 Discussion.

Once Class Starts

• Read through the Intro to Online Learning module and the Course Information module asap.

• Read the syllabus and course calendar to be clear on assignments and due dates. 

• Complete the readings and activities in Week 1.

Due Dates for Week 1

Monday, March 31, 3:00 - 4:45 pm - Zoom Class

• Read through our Introductory Modules and watch Orientation Videos:

  • Introduction to Online Learning

  • Course Introduction Module

  • Module 1

• Read Textbook:

  • The Impossible Will Take a Little While: Introduction

Sunday, April 6, by 11:59 pm

1. Complete Intro Quiz

2. Post and Respond - Discussion 1: Introductions

Following these strategies will give you more opportunities for success in this class.

1. Read the weekly announcements.
   Read the announcements on the class homepage and view the instructional videos. Announcements frequently include feedback and information you will need to be successful.

2. Be proactive.
   Use the Course Calendar to confirm due dates for coursework. Read the Module introduction for each new week to see the learning activities and assignments so you can plan your time. New modules are released every Monday morning at 6:00 am.

3. Complete all learning activities.
   This includes reading the modules and course materials, viewing videos, participating in discussions, and completing quizzes and assignments.

4. Seek help.
   Reach out for help when you need it, through your instructor, our Q & A discussion, a librarian, or the tutoring center.

5. Aim for thoughtful sharing.
   Aspire to share well-developed thoughts and ideas in discussions and on assignments, using course concepts and theories.

6. Treat other students with mutual respect and civility.
   Sociology covers a variety of topics that be controversial.  Disagreements may arise as they are part of the learning process.  We all must take responsibility to ensure that each person feels included and is treated with dignity and respect.

7. Plan to complete assignments early.
   You will do more thorough work on assignments if you are not rushed by a deadline. Set a goal to complete your work a day early, and you'll be relieved to have a little extra time when challenges arise.

8. Communicate.
   Ask questions! I am here to support you. Keep me informed if are confused about a concept or theory or if you run into a challenge for meeting a due date. If you have a technical issue, please contact the Student Help Desk.