World History: Week 1



Week 1: Discussed UC Subject A Exam

Day 1:
General introduction to the course

Day 2:
Started discussing preperation for the UC Subject A writing examination. The UC Subject A is an entry level writing course taken by all UC students. If you fail it, you have to take a not-for-credit remedial writing course which is not condusive to happy times in college. The test consists of reading an article and writing an essay based on your thoughts on the subject the author writes about. Started the discussion by reading a sample essay prompt about the meaning of doing good deeds. A graded examination will be done sometime next week

Day 3:
Continued discussion. Read another prompt about hive minds in our society. Then checked out the seven ancient wonders of the world and the new seven wonders of the world.

Tests
This Week Tests: None

Future Tests: UC Subject A Exam next week