I can usually help. This course is designed to help you keep up with the material and assimilate it as you go, which is optimal for learning and retaining information. The small assignments are graded lightly but weigh heavily. Compared to reading, writing, and listening to lectures, a different type of learning and creativity emerges in group discussion. In addition, expressing yourself clearly and contributing intelligently to group discussions are highly prized skills in this culture.
Some people find it difficult to think or express themselves in group contexts.
Some people become so excited about their own ideas that they forget to really listen to and think about what other people are saying. This is an opportunity to work on these types of issues. Missed classes can be made up with an extra response essay, due the following week. If illness or other personal matters prevent you from attending class for an extended period of time, please contact me. Essay questions will be distributed in class the week before they are due.