Welcome to English 110

Introductions and Networking Opportunity Frequently, students can feel lost and disconnected in an unfamiliar class. Often they have few resources among their peers, which can hider them. Therefore, an activity that enables students to connect and develop contacts in the class can be of great benefit.

Introductions and Networking Opportunity Fill out the index card that has been distributed to you. Include the following information: Your name (either your formal name or the name you’d like to be called in class) Your major Three interesting things about you The last English class you’ve had What you hope to learn in this class

Introductions and Networking Opportunity Form groups of 3-4 people Choose one person from your group to interview Initially ask for information provided on your partner’s card, but if you are both comfortable sharing more, please do. Once everyone in the group has been interviewed, each group member will introduce one person from the group to the class, providing the information on that person’s card as well as anything else appropriate that the person has chosen to share

Instructor Introduction Name: Tamara Lynde Major: English Three interesting facts: I’ originally from Iowa I went to CSUB I love the color purple. Last English class: 19th century American Literature What I hope to learn: More and better ways of helping students to write, read, and research more effectively.

Syllabus and Additional Class Information Read and examine the syllabus carefully as I go over it. Please ask questions as we go. Course theme: Poverty and Income Inequality