Introduction to American Society
(SS 150)
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Introduction to American Society
This course is an introduction to the university and its policies, immigration regulations, university facilities, and their purposes, the Emporia community, and selected important aspects of the American society. There will also be lectures by university and community specialists.
Syllabus
A Syllabus for the class will be provided the first day of class and can also be found on blackboard.
Blackboard
All students enrolled in SS 150 will have an account in Blackboard and will use Blackboard to complete their assignments.
These elements of Blackboard are of special importance:
Announcements - Check this area for current course news and due dates.
Course Information - The course syllabus is located here.
Course Documents - The required reading for this course is located here.
Books - Extra reading assigned during the semester
Assignments - Check this sections for details on current and up-coming assignments
Discussion Board - Reflections on chapters and workshops will be posted here.
Tools - Customize your account here.
To get started, here are instructions for logging into your account.
- Open Explorer or Netscape browser.
- Type in the URL: http://elearning.emporia.edu/
- Click on the LOGIN button.
- Enter your username, which is your full last name and the last four digits of your ID number.
- Enter your temporary password, which is "12345".
- Click on the PERSONAL INFORMATION link.
- Click on the CHANGE PASSWORD link.
- Change your password to something only you would know. Memorize it and do not reveal it to anyone.
Last Updated July 31, 2007