No Class December 19-20, 2023

No class this week.

HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!!!!

SEE Y'ALL IN JANUARY!!!!!!!

Class Materials for December 12-13, 2023

For this week, you'll need three (3) things.

This, about the 12 days.

This, about a different way of singing.

This, about a monster after my own heart.

Added!: The lyrics to Chiron Beta Prime.

Remember, this is a Christmas lesson and Christmas treats are very welcome!

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for December 05-06, 2023

 For this week we'll mostly go over your reaction paragraphs about disliked books/tv shows/movies.

Any extra time will be devoted to extemporaneous speeches.

See y'all in class!

Link for Posting Assignment (and Announcements!)

Okay, first an announcement or two.

As mentioned briefly in class my office hours are

Tuesday, Wednesday 15:00-16.00 in 216B.

As I mentioned in class, absence is not an excuse to be unprepared (spread this news among anyone missing in class this week). Since the blog is here I expect people to keep up with what's going on and to do assignments posted on the blog.

Second, about General Interest Presentations and outlines.

I might not be here on  Dec 19-20 (not sure yet but it is very likely). So... if I haven't seen an outline from you by Dec 12-13 then I expect an outline from you on the first week of class after the New Year (Jan 9-10).

I want to do as many General Interest Presentations in January as possible so that we can begin working on the Academic Presentation early next semester.

The link for posting your disliked book/movie/TV show is below the jump (click where it says 'czytaj więcej').

Class Materials for November 28-29, 2023

This week, we'll finally get to the extemporaneous speeches (be ready!).

We'll also go over your next writing assignment.

Those who are supposed to bring outlines for their general interest presentations should be sure to print them out.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for November 21-22, 2023

 This week, we will...

continue going over you general interest topics (nb by the end of class almost everyone should have a topic they can start work on).

continue going over the pov exercise.

Any time remaining will be devoted to extemporaneous speeches.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for November 14-15, 2023

For this week, this is the only new thing you'll need.

For the rest of the time, we'll go over your pov exercises. 

Talk about your general interest presentation topics. Remember! I need a printed version of this!

And if there's time left we'll start the short speeches.

See y'all in class!

Link for the POV Exercise

 Okay, once you finish your pov exercise you'll need to post it.

The address is below the jump (click where it says 'czytaj więcej').

Class Materials for November 07-08, 2023

There is a lot this week, four (4) things you'll need for class!

First, this is about the general interest presentation.

Second, this is also about the general interest presentation.

Third, this is a new version of the point-of-view exercise.

Lastly, this is about short speeches.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for October 31, 2023

For this week, I'll be doing a special lecture on the American holiday of Halloween.

Students from the other groups are welcome to attend if they so wish.

I will look for a larger room and will leave information on the door of 119B if I end up changing rooms.

See (some of y'all) in class!

Class Materials for October 24, 2023

For this week, we'll be doing an exercise in class and you don't need to download anything.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for October 17-18, 2023

For this week, you will need two (2) things.

This intro to public speaking.

This intro to the paragraph.

See y'all in class!

 

List of Topics for Essay Exam

Again, here is a list of eight (8) topics to think about before the essay exam. Four (4) of them will be used for prompts on the essay exam and you will pick two (2) of those to write reaction paragraphs to.

See y'all at the exam!

Class Materials for June 20-22, 2023

For this week, you will need this.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for June 13-15, 2023

 

We will continue with academic presentations this week!

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for June 06, 2023

 

We will continue with academic presentations this week!

See y'all in class!

 

Class Materials for May 30, June 01 2023

We will continue with academic presentations this week!

See y'all in class!

Class Scheduling for May 23-25, 2023... and the Rest of the Year!

First for all groups:

I will have special office hours tomorrow from 9:45 to 11.15 in 119B.

If I have not seen your outline in person then you are strongly advised to bring it then. You may also bring an outline that I've already seen if you want/need more feedback.

Also.... we are now in the home stretch and it is crunch time (to use sports idioms).

With this week included there are only 4 (four) more classes for group one on Tuesday and only 3 (three) for groups two and three on Thursday.

Therefore we need to make maximum use of the time left.

Every class needs to have at least three (3) people ready with presentations. I have no problem with scheduling an extra class at the end for those who didn't have time in class to do presentations..... as long as no class time is wasted ahead of time.

Remember, if you don't do your academic presentation in class then you can't take the final in June.

To help us stay on track and on schedule I'm keeping a graphic with student names and days for each week and will be sending messages by means of chat on teams to make sure people will be ready.

Since group one is liable to finish first, some people from group two (and/or three) might want to think about doing their presentation with group one (Tuesday 11.30-13.00). Don't be afraid they're not that mean.

Time will be tight but I'm sure we can pull together and finish on time!

See y'all in class (and office hours!)

Information on Classes This Week!

There will be no class on Tuesday May 16, 2023.

Although most classes are cancelled on May 18, I will hold a special make-up class (for all groups) from 11.00-13.00 (the room number will be posted on the door of 216B).

More details on this class can be found here.

See y'all in class!

 

Quick Survey About Next Week's Class!

 I might not be here on Tuesday (May 16, 2023), and although class is cancelled because of the Festiwal Nauki i Sztuki, I’ve determined that nothing loud will be happening on the second floor of B (where the institute is).

We don’t have that many weeks left and there are lots of students who need to do academic presentations (remember.... no academic presentation means no admittance to exam).

So, my idea is that we could have a special class on Thursday, May 18 from 11.00-13.00. This would be open to students from all three groups. There would be spots for up to three or four presentations. Since each presentation needs an audience some would have to volunteer to come and listen. 

Questions and answers will not be required and the feedback will mostly be by me. Each student who attends will get credit for two extra attendances (in the calculation of grades).

Another possibility would be for me to have extended office hours for consultations about outlines.

So, please go here and write your name and group number under the heading that applies to you.

Here's that address again:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMRTV3xXD7RMEEDcht1jHgUWhHLl3-omxBFLi4p-qbU/edit#

 

Class Materials for May 09-11, 2023 and Office Hours Wednesday (May 10!)

This week we begin Academic presentations! Yay! Hooray!

It would behoove you to have a copy of this with you (you should already have it).

Each person doing a presentation should have copies of their outline for themselves, each student in class and for your instructor (me).

Group one: 13 copies

Group two: 15 copies

Group three: 13 copies

In addition I will be having special extra office hours on Wednesday May 10, 12:00-15.00 (or by appointment) to go over outlines with students. I will probably be in 212aB (if not I'll leave a message on the door to 216B about where to find me).

Be sure to send me a copy of your outline ahead of time on teams (or outlook....) or be able to send it when you show up.

Office Hours instead of Class on May 04, 2023

Here's hoping everyone has enjoyed the very looong weekend!

Now... back to reality!

On Thursday, May 04, 2023 I will have office hours in lieu of class.

Office hours will be in 212aB (usual classroom) and will take place from 9:45-13.00 and will be for all groups (1, 2 and 3).

Anyone who wants to go over the outline of their academic presentation (from any group) is strongly encouraged to come and to send me an outline ahead of time (email or teams). 

Otherwise, you can also bring me a printed version of your outline.

See y'all (or some of y'all) tomorrow in office hours!

Outline from Class (April 25-27, 2023)

A bit (okay... very much) later than I'd intended but here are the outlines from class!

I put comments in yellow.

If I took off something you can still mention it during your presentation but it doesn't need to be on the outline itself.

Feel free to write (email, teams) if you have questions.

I plan on being at the university for office hours (discussion of outlines) on May 04, 2023.

You can also send a message and set up a consultation with me on teams.

We should start academic presentations next week in class... yay!

Enjoy!

Class Materials for April 24-26, 2023

This week we will continue to look at academic outlines.

If I have not seen yours yet then send it to me before class (email or teams). Remember it does not have to be complete. A very basic idea of what you'll talk about in what order is enough.

Other time will be spent on strategies for the reaction paragraph.

See y'all in class!

Outlines from Class (April 18-20, 2023)

 Okay, here are the outlines I worked on in class.

Everybody is free to look to get ideas how to format their own outlines.

See y'all next week!

Class Materials for April 18-20, 2023

For this week, you will need:

This, the paragraphs written last week in class.

Outlines (from a few students sent to me by email). If I don't receive any, I will torture individual students in class with preliminary outline consultations anyway.

See y'all in class!

Academic Outlines for Next Week!

So, for next week I'd like to go over some preliminary versions of your academic presentation in class.

Three people (at least) from each group should send preliminary outlines for class.

This does not mean a final completed outline but just a general list of what kinds of topics you will cover in what order. No bibliography is necessary yet.

You can send it to me in two different ways....

one: email (as long as I get it before class is fine)

two: teams (send it by 20.00 the night before class).

Again, this doesn't have to be complete and if you're not sure of the English wording part of it can be in Polish.

If I don't receive outlines ahead of time I will start working on them with selected students in class.....

Looking forward to your outlines!

Special Office Hours Wednesday April 12, 2023

 

This Wednesday (April 12, 2023) I will have special office hours, 15:00-17:00 in 212bB.

If you have a question about an outline you might want to print it out first (or send it by email ahead of time).

Class Materials for April 04-13, 2023

We will do a writing exercise together on Tuesday, April 04 and Thursday, April 13....

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for March 28-30, 2023

Nothing to download this week. We'll be going over your reaction paragraphs and talking about academic presentations.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for March 21-23, 2023

For this week, you will need the following.

This information on outlines for the academic presentation.

This information on the reaction paragraph.

This form for the reaction paragraph. 

When you have finished the reaction paragraph, post it at the link below (click where it says 'czytaj więcej').

The deadline for all groups is Sunday March 26, 2023 at 20.00.

The form for academic topics (if you have not turned it in already).

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for March 14-16, 2022-23

This week we will be finishing General Interest presentations.

We'll start other things as well.

If you haven't finished this, if  you haven't already.... be sure to bring this filled out.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for March 07-09, 2023

This week, we will continue with general interest presentations.

We will also talk about academic presentations some more (be sure to bring this filled out).

Any time left over will be used for extemporaneous speeches!

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for February 28-March 02, 2023

Welcome back after your (presumably enjoyable) break!

This week you will need. 

This about the academic presentation.

This for your proposed topics. 

We will also continue general interest presentations and if time permits extemporaneous speeches.

See y'all in class!

Make-up Class on February 03, 2023

Due to widespread popular demand... there will be no make-up class on February 23, 2023.

I will have office hours during the break in 216B:

Tuesday 12.00-13.00

Thursday 12.00-13.00

Alternately I can meet students by appointment (send me an email or message on teams and we can set up a time to meet).

Enjoy the Break, 

See y'all next Semester!

Office Hours instead of Class on January 31, 2023

No materials this week.

Instead of class I will be having office hours in 119B (usual classroom) from 9.45-13.00.

It would be a good time for students to bring outlines (hint, hint).

See y'all in office hours!

Possible extra class on February 03, 2023

So, my new idea is to (maybe) have a class on Friday, February 03, 2023 for up to two (2) general interest presentations (one person from group 2 and one from group 3).

We’ll need an audience too (made up of people from all three groups) so I’ll bribe you with giving you an extra attendance for class (a small thing but it all adds up).

If you think you can participate as an audience member then please proceed to the doodle link to below to indicate what time would work for you (indicate all possible times you could attend). If you can participate as a presenter than contact me by email and/or teams chat.

https://doodle.com/meeting/organize/id/b46WEB6e

Maybe see y’all (or some of y’all) on Friday!

Class Materials for January 24, 2023

 This week on Tuesday we'll have a general interest presentation and fill up the rest of the time with extemporaneous speeches!

This week on Thursday, it will be Friday.... for some reason..... so...... yeah.... enjoy your Friday classes...

See y'all in class (Tuesday only)!

Class Materials for January 17-19, 2023

 We will continue with our general interest presentations!

See y'all in class!

for January 10-12, 2023

This week we will continue with general interest presentations.

See y'all in class!

Class Materials for January 03-05, 2023

This week we'll be continuing general interest presentations with extemporaneous speeches if there is time....

See y'all in class!