I. Chain Reaction: Introducing ourselves
Instructions:
Pick one or two of the following questions:
.Share one very boring thing and one exciting that happened to you during the holidays.
.Did you migrate or have ancestry in Latin America and/or the Caribbean? Where? Have you been able to return? How was that experience?
.If you could visit any place in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, where would you go and why?
.Do you usually watch movies or media from Latin America and/or the Caribbean? What is something you liked recently?
.What’s one thing you hope to learn or achieve in this course?
II. Group Agreements
In the chat box, write a community agreement or an idea you would like us to follow during our time together.
III. Syllabus Discussion
Group Activity
Each group will examine a specific item from the syllabus to locate and unpack it. The group will then report their findings to the class.
- Course goals and objectives
- Grading breakdown + key assignments or projects x2
- Policies on attendance, participation, and late submissions
- Sources listed
Extensive Discussion
What part of the syllabus surprised you the most?
How do the course objectives align with your personal goals for this class?
Is there anything you feel needs clarification?
Did you notice resources in the syllabus that could help you succeed in the course?
Is there anything you’d like to suggest or discuss further?