Pre-term
GC Memo: Textbook

Pre-term Memo 1

Hi! This is Tim Roufs–we are off on a good adventure!

Ordering the Textbook Soon!

This message is to welcome you to the class and remind you to get the textbook. Classes officially start on Monday, the 25^th of August 2025. It's time to order your textbook.

The textbook is an essential part of class containing case studies, theoretical and methodological information, and more, all conveniently organized around the theme of "Cultural Metaphors". During this semester, you will need to read, comprehend, analyze, interpret, and synthesize examples found in the textbook with your personal experiences and knowledge. You will use this information to write discussion posts, and both midterm and final exam essays. And this information will also be essential in anchoring your personal research project to the materials of the course.

All that is to say–I highly recommend you order the textbook soon; see Step 4: Getting Started Module. The textbook is a vital part of this course!

Canvas

If you are reading this announcement from your e-mail, you may want directions to access this course in Canvas: How to Access Your Canvas Class Site.

If you are reading this announcement from the Canvas Announcements, located at the top of the Home page or from the Announcements menu, you are already here.

Either way, it’s important for you to know that I have prepared a Getting Started Module.

You may want to get a head start and preview the following Getting Started resources, but especially info about the Textbook.

GC Step 1: Review the Syllabus–Check out How the Course is Organized
GC Step 2: Set Up Your Canvas Account– Set up your course notifications for due dates and course discussions.
GC Step 3: Review the "Student Services" and "Technology Help" Information–the writing center is a particularly valuable resource.
GC Step 4: Acquire the Textbook–and become familiar with other reading sources.

Thanks for signing on for Global Cultures.

Best Wishes for the rest of your holiday break.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please e-mail: troufs e-mail.

Tim Roufs

Homepage: <http://www.d.umn.edu/~troufs/>
Zoom: <https://umn.zoom.us/my/troufs>
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