CCS1: Intro to Chicana/o Studies
(Fall '24)

The Essentials 

• This is an in-person, 16 week course.

• The course begins Thurs, Aug 22 - Thurs Dec 5

• No textbook purchase required [ZTC]

• This course is organized into 8 modules which include weekly readings, discussions/exercises, and quizzes. 

• Each module will be published every two weeks on a Monday. All due dates are noted on the course schedule and in the Canvas shell. 

• Late work is not accepted and extensions will only be accomdated based on extenuating circumstances. 

• If you sense that it's going to be difficult to meet that week's due dates, let me know and we will work out a different plan. I am always just a text or message away and I want to support your learning. Deal? :) 

• Should you need support, please communicate with me as early as possible. I understand there are certain events that are personal in nature, which I respect, and you are not required to disclose your personal circumstance. However, I am here to support you and communicating your needs is vital in getting that support to you. 

• Download MyPortal App on your laptop, device, and/or phone. 

• Please make sure to download, install, and test Zoom before the first day of class.

• Check Canvas at least 3 times per week for weekly updates/ announcements. 

• Set your notifications to "notify immediately" - we will go over this during orientation. 

• Schedule at least 1 hour every Monday to log in, review the module and assignments and plan your week accordingly.

• Dedicate a space for school work in your house/room/library. The more you create a separate space for work and relaxation, the more your brain will catch on to your productivity routine. 

• Type and submit your assignments before the due date. If you wait for the last minute to submit your assignments you leave no time to address technological issues if they arise. Weekly material will be posted every other Monday and assignments due every two weeks. Please make sure you are checking due dates regularly. 

Class agreements:

Throughout the course we will be engaging with one another via online peer discussions - it is important that we establish, as a collective, important elements that will allow us to share, respect, and honor our learning space. 

Below is a list of our class agreements - which are important things we should to consider when engaging with each other via online discussions.

SECTION 2

• Ask questions 

• Be prepared - be on time, do the readings 

• Be respectful - don't talk over when someone else is speaking

• Listen attentively 

• Be open minded to one another 

• Be supportive - helping others when they have questions for confused

• Be inclusive with group member 

• Be mindful of other opinions - diverse opinions 

• Don't be afraid to be vulnerable 

• Honor confidentiality  - what happens here, stays here 

• Don't be afraid to share opinions 

• Try your best not to be judgmental 

• Make this a welcoming space 

SECTION 1

• Respect classmates
  
  

• Be mindful of others cultural backgrounds

• Help eachother 

• Listen attentively 

• Don't be a distraction 

• Apply yourself 

• Give constructive critisism 

• Be open to collaboration 

• Come to class prepared (complete readings)

• Be mindful of different opinions 

• Don't be afraid to participate - be open to being vulnerable 

• Don't be afraid to ask questions 

• Honor confidentiality - what happens here, stays here

• Don't be judgmental 

• Show up on time - honor your classmates 

• Turn in assignments on time 

• Try your best