The course schedule may vary depending on the events of the local community during the quarter in which the course is offered. The following schedule is tentative until the first week of class.

Week One: (Saturday, Sep 10, Meet at the Loop Campus)
Introduce the course, review the syllabus, and plan the trips. We will talk about using BlackBoard as a venue for in-depth discussions between classes together in person.

Assignments (Week 2 before the first trip):
Participate in BlackBoard discussions. In the introduction conference, talk about why you selected this course and what particularly intrigues you about the topic. Invite others to respond to what you write.
Post an initial annotated bibliography on BlackBoard and indicate two or three sources you think others may want to explore. Explain why.
Identify whether or not you're planning on working with one or more other students in the class to form a group.
Discuss on BlackBoard whether you will make the trip by auto or train and if you want company arrange travel together.
This BlackBoard discussion group will last the entire course and should be revisited with some regularity, say once or twice a week.

Week Three: (Sep 24 & 25, Meet in Jacksonville Saturday and Sunday)
Following our class in Jacksonville, post a written analysis of two or more sources contained in your annotated bibliography on BlackBoard.
In your analysis, connect your sources to your trip experience.
Respond to the BlackBoard discussions generated among the class conversations that have occurred on line or in person.

Week Seven: (Oct 22 & 23, Meet in Jacksonville Saturday and Sunday)
We will continue response to the readings below through BlackBoard discussions.
Post one component of your portfolio on the BlackBoard site.
Respond to the postings being as constructively critical as possible.
Present in class the structure of your portfolio to date.

Weeks Nine: (Saturday, Nov 5, Meet at the Loop Campus)
Course evaluations.
Orally present your developing portfolio to date.
Complete the final portfolio by the end of Week 11, Sat, Nov 19, and submit it on a CD, by email attachment, or via snail mail. I MUST HAVE IT BY THE END OF WEEK 11 SO IF YOU ARE MAILING IT COUNT THE DAYS OF DELIVERY WITHIN THE WEEK 11.

Course CD: Each student will receive a CD with course resources and readings on the first day of class in the Loop.