Because I believe that reading good writing is essential to improving your own facility with the language, selected essays in the reader will also be assigned as part of each lesson, often to illustrate points made in the lesson. A list of suggested reading is included in the course conclusion. You must either subscribe to one of them or pick it up regularly while you are taking this course. You need only choose one of them, but I will refer to all three in the lessons. I have chosen publications that represent a variety of interests, so that hopefully each of you will find something of merit in at least one of them.
Health is a health and fitness magazine, directed primarily at women.
Sierra is the publication of the Sierra Club and focuses on environmental and conservation concerns and the outdoors. Sunset is a regional lifestyle publication with an emphasis on food, gardens, homes, and travel. More information on these magazines will appear in the lessons. The class will be organized like the first two courses, with lessons accompanied by reading and writing assignments and exercises. You'll get a lot of feedback from me about the writing assignments you submit.