Reminder: I don't want to see you on your PHONE

Textbook for Class

Diversity in Families, 9th Edition by Zinn, Eitzen & Wells

Extra Credit Book: Plain Truth by Jodi Piccoult

(Other covers are fine).
Amazon Link

Sign up to participate in Blackboard. Reading this book is worth 15 points- that is A LOT.

Quiz Schedule (also in BB Calendar AND your syllabus)

Each Worth 10 Points (130 total at end of semester- worth as much as your midterm and final but open book).
Tip: Read chapter first! Those who don't average a 6 out of 10 rather than 9 or 10 out of 10. But never skip one, even if you are behind. A few points is better than noneQUIZ SCHEDULE (Note: They are open EARLY)

QUIZ SCHEDULE (Note: They are open EARLY)

Opening Quiz
End: February 5, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 1 Quiz
End: February 6, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 2 Quiz
End: February 6, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 3 Quiz
End: February 15, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 4 Quiz
End: February 22, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 5 Quiz
End: February 29, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 6 Quiz
End: March 7, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 7 Quiz
End: March 28, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 8 Quiz
End: April 4, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 9 Quiz
End: April 11, 2012 11:59 PM

Chapter 10 Quiz
End: April 18, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 11 Quiz
End: April 25, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 12 Quiz
End: May 2, 2012 11:59 PM
Chapter 13 Quiz
End: May 9, 2012 11:59 PM

Welcome to this Class on Diversity!

Most of you will be thrilled about this announcement. Generally, Wednesday classes will be online and quizzes are due by midnight on Wednesday nights (in BB). Make sure to begin before 11:59 pm. There may be other days as well, but in general, that will be our schedule. Make sure to keep up with announcements on the blog and in BB. :)

WEDNESDAYS WE WILL NOT BE ONLINE? The first week,and partner presentation weeks. Holiday misses may make for an odd online class as well. There many be more changes but this is just so you can have a clear idea of what to expect.