Cultural Anth Online

The Spring class begins on February 13th.

This class is full and I'm no longer able to add any students.
FYI: this course is also being offered online with the El Camino Compton Center. (last updated 2/16/12, 7:24am)

READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF THIS CLASS IS RIGHT FOR YOU:

There are no on-campus meetings for this class. The entire class will be conducted online (including the Orientation). We're using MyLab, not the college-hosted online course system, so you won't be receiving a message from me in ETUDES. You will be required to purchase an access code to use the class website.

This Class is Only Recommended for Students Who:

1) have above-average reading comprehension and writing skills (more reading is required in an online class than a traditional class; you're responsible for finding all the information on your own rather than by attending class meetings and interacting with others).

2) are very good at managing their time and sticking to deadlines (you need to be able to set your own schedule for reading, studying and completing assignments)

3) are self-motivated and effective independent learners (you're completely on your own and will not have face-to-face interaction with the instructor and your classmates; you need to consider whether this method of learning is the right option for you).

4) have regular access to the internet (preferably at home and high-speed internet access).

If this doesn't describe you, I recommend you take a traditional, face-to-face class instead. Online classes are a great option for some students, but others wind up dropping because the class was not what they expected.

ONLINE CLASSES ARE NOT EASIER, OR LESS WORK, THAN A TRADITIONAL CLASS. This is a common misconception. If anything, online classes are more work because students are completely responsible for their own learning. Since you're not attending lectures, there's more material for you to read on your own.

ONLINE CLASSES ARE NOT FOR EVERYONE. To determine whether this class is right for you, take the "Is an Online Class for Me?" Quiz and read the Distance Education handbook (available from the Distance Ed Office webpage, available at left). You need to be fully aware of what's involved in an online class before you enroll in one. Students who successfully complete online classes are self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented and have above-average reading comprehension skills and good writing skills. Students without these skills have a difficult time keeping up with the workload and often end up dropping the class or receiving a low grade.

If you determine you have what it takes to be a successful online learner, I encourage you to take this class and look forward to spending the semester with you!