Syllabus for November 19-23

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE FOR A BLACK American man growing up in relative poverty, in a community beset with social ills like crime and drug addiction? We will explore this issue alongside implicit bias with an independent non-fiction memoir/biography entitled The Other Wes Moore, the story of a black American youth who grows up to find success and happiness alongside another black American child with the same name, whose life takes a significantly different turn. We will be reading Orwell’s 1984 once done with this text, so purchase both.

Monday

• Meeting in computer lab W-231 to re-read, proofread, and make final edits on your Catcher in the Rye revisions.

• HW: Revisions are due tomorrow.

Tuesday

• Introduction to The Other Wes Moore. Today we will examine implicit bias and some definitions of race and identity for your work with this excellent read.

• HW: No homework for Thanksgiving break. Have your copy of our new book for class on Monday.

Wednesday

• No class for Thanksgiving break.

• HW: Get a copy of The Other Wes Moore and 1984.

Thursday

• No class for Thanksgiving break.

• HW: Get a copy of The Other Wes Moore and 1984.

Friday

• No class for Thanksgiving break.

• HW: Get a copy of The Other Wes Moore and 1984.