Greetings! My name is Angie Loyola and I will be your instructor for the Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies course. I want to offer you all a warm welcome into this space of learning, growth, and healing.
This is your "liquid" syllabus which a format that is designed for you to access it anywhere, anytime, on any device. Any updates made here are viewable in real time.
Please take a moment to read through and explore the entire syllabus prior to the start of class so that we are prepared for week one. It is my hope that all information pertaining to this class is offered here. If you should have any questions, please send me an email via Canvas or check in during my office hours.
I'm looking forward to engaging with you all - see you soon!
In community spirit,
Angie
Course Title: Intro to Chicana and Chicano Studies
Term: Fall 2024
Units: 3.0
Modality: In-Person
Course Numbers/ Sections/ CRN:
CCS 1-01 (48124)
CCS 1-02 (44180)
Semester Start Date: Aug 21, 2024
Semester End Date: Dec 9, 2024
Last Day to Add/ Drop classes: 9/17
Last Day to Drop w/o "W": 9/17
Late Drops Click Here to Access Petitions
Final Exam: 12/5
Grades Viewable on MySJSU: 12/20
Observed Days:
Labor Day: 9/2
Veteran's Day: 11/11
Thanksgiving Break: 11/27-11/29
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.
I prefer communication via Canvas inbox
I will reply to your messages within 24-48 hours Mon-Fri
I have committed to self-care this quarter which translates to limited availability over the weekends. If you have a true emergency please text me (408) 713-0543.
Office Hours: Th 1:15-1:45 Room: Clark 229 and Via Zoom Mondays 3-4pm - link on our Canvas homepage
If you prefer to speak with me outside of my office hours, I am happy to coordinate a phone call or Zoom conversation. Just send me a message with this request and we'll get it scheduled in the books!
If you have a general question about our course, I encourage you to post it in our Canvas Open Discussion Forum, which you can get to by clicking on "Discussions" in your Canvas shell. Questions posted there will be visible to all members of our course and may be answered by anyone. If your question is personal in nature, please contact me directly through the Canvas inbox or text.
I would also suggest connecting with a classmate [study buddy].
I will provide you with a clear, organized course that is designed to ensure you meet our course outcomes in a meaningful manner.
I will provide a variety of assignments to ensure your learning needs are met.
I will be actively present in your learning.
I will provide a supportive and safe environment for you to share and discuss ideas with your peers.
I will reach out to you when I sense that you need support.
I will treat you with dignity and respect and be flexible to support your individual needs.
I won't be perfect. I am human and will make mistakes at times. I will view mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Is there anything else you would like to add to this list?
Read through the syllabus prior to first day of class.
You strive to be an active participant in this course and strive to meet due dates.
You will maintain an open line of communication with me so I understand how to support you.
You will contact me if you have a concern with meeting a due date.
You strive to regularly contribute to collaborative activities to ensure other members of the community have ample opportunity to read/listen, reflect, and respond to your ideas.
You will treat your peers with dignity and respect.
You will do your best to have patience with technology. There will be hiccups, expect them. We will get through them together.
You will give yourself grace. Expect to make mistakes. You are human and you are stressed.
Is there anything else you would like to add to this list?
To access our course, you will sign into your Canvas portal. The course shell will not be available until the first day of class.
However, I will need you to sign into your Canvas account prior to the first day of class as you will need to have access to it during orientation.
If you have trouble signing in or experience technical issues with, click the buttons below for support resources. If you need further help please contact the Help Desk:
Phone: 408-924-2337
Email: ecampus@sjsu.edu
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