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Textbook Information
Textbook Information
You do not need to purchase a textbook for this class. Readings are available on Canvas.
College Learning Agreement
College Learning Agreement
It is your responsibility to be familiar with the college learning agreement. The learning agreement has information on health and safety, learning resources, personal support resources, and student rights and responsibilities.
In this class, we may venture into some controversial topics. In participating in this class, you agree to both read and respond respectfully. This does not mean that we cannot disagree, but we must all be willing to hear differing perspectives without negating another person’s humanity. Learning should push us out of our comfort zone, and we must be willing to work through that discomfort to engage the material. Speech or actions in any form that make others feel unsafe in this learning environment will not be tolerated. Visit the Washington State Legislature website for information on the student code of conduct.
Anthropology operates at the crossroads of the physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities to examine the diversity of human experience across cultures and time.
~ Department of Anthropology - University of Nevada - Reno
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How to Succeed in This Course
How to Succeed in This Course
Success in the course starts with curiosity and a willingness to learn. You will also need:
A UW NetID
Access to and patience to conduct research through the Campus Library
Self-motivation and organizational skills
Ability to send email through Canvas system
Ability to open pdf, video, and Word documents
Ability to run spell and grammar checks on your work
What i expect from you
What i expect from you
You will treat your peers and me with respect even when opinions differ.
You will ask for help when needed (and you will not wait until the end of the quarter to ask for help!) so I can support your learning.
You will be willing to try different ways to demonstrate what you are learning.
You will be an active participant in the class.
You will be patient with technology. Most likely there will be hiccups. We'll work through them together.
You will not berate yourself if you make a mistake. Learning is a process. I am here to help you through that process.
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what you can expect from me
what you can expect from me
I will maintain respectful interaction with you even when your opinion differs from mine.
I will make every effort to reply to emails within 24 hours during the business week (Monday-Friday). If I anticipate a problem with this, I will announce it in class or post an announcement or send an email through Canvas.
I will make every effort to grade assignments and provide feedback within 10 business days of the due date.
I won't be perfect. I am human, which means I make mistakes like everyone else. I will endeavor to correct my mistakes and in no way penalize students for mistakes that I make.
Instructor Illness, Campus Closures, and Inclement Weather (Oh My!)
Instructor Illness, Campus Closures, and Inclement Weather (Oh My!)
Find information about and sign up for alerts and notification at Emergency Notification Cascadia Flash Alert. The site includes instructions for subscribing to alerts.
In case of instructor illness or quarantine, you will be notified by me through Canvas email. You may also receive an email from Student Learning. Notice will also be posted to the classroom door.
In the event of inclement weather affecting morning classes, there will be notification on the local media by 5:30a.m. You may also call the main campus number, 425-352-8000, to hear a message that will be updated with the latest Cascadia closure information. Should the weather deteriorate during the day, you may check online, listen to the main campus message, check email or the media to hear news about closures or class schedule changes.
In case of instructor illness or suspended campus operations, you will be notified by me through Canvas email with instructions. You may also receive a notification email from Student Learning.
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