Class Syllabus

Week 1

Friday, August 1st
Classroom Opens
Lecture – Introduction and the Four-Act Structure

Saturday, August 2nd
Week 1 Assignments

Wednesday, August 6th
Class Discussion of Assignments

As a note: You can submit your assignments and respond to discussions whenever you’re ready, but we ask that you be done by Wednesday so your instructor has time has time to review your responses. Thank you!

Thursday, August 7th
Week 1 Open Thread

Week 2

Friday, August 8th
Lecture – Circular/Nested Structures

Saturday, August 9th
Week 2 Assignments

Wednesday, August 13th
Class Discussion of Assignments
Start of WorldCon

Thursday, August 14th
Week 2 Open Thread

Week 3

Friday, August 15th
Lecture – People Aren’t People

Saturday, August 16th
Week 3 Assignments

Wednesday, August 20th
Class Discussion of Assignments

Thursday, August 21st
Week 3 Open Thread

Week 4

Friday, August 22nd
Lecture – Values Dictate Structures and Closing Bows

Saturday, August 23rd
Week 4 Assignments

Wednesday, August 27th
Class Discussion of Assignments

Thursday, August 28th
Week 4 Open Thread

Saturday, August 30th
Final Q&A