Week 01 Overview

Introduction

Welcome, everyone, to Week 01 of English 131A. During this introduction week, our goal is centered around familiarizing ourselves with how the Canvas site is structured, going over the syllabus, readings, and getting a brief intro into the course theme. Additionally, your first (very short!) assignment is due. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

1. Navigate the Canvas site and be familiar with where resources are located
2. Read and understand the syllabus
3. Post to the intro discussion board
4. Start reading/viewing the assigned materials
5. Submit your Playlist Essay (due 09/29)

Due Dates

Readings

1. Hsu, Stuart Hall and the Rise of Cultural Studies, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/stuart-hall-and-the-rise-of-cultural-studies Links to an external site. 

Assignments

1. Introduction Discussion Board (due 09/29)

2. Short Assignment #1 (due 09/29)