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Philosophy with Susan Alvarado, PhD

Phone: 512.223-5953
Email: salvarad@austincc.edu
Courses: Introduction to Philosophy (Phil 1301), Ethics (Phil 2306), Logic (Phil 2303)
I am known as very passionate, enthusiastic, and challenging instructor. I strongly encourage potential students to thoroughly review my web site so as to make an informed decision about enrolling in one of my sections of philosophy.

MANDATORY ORIENTATION FOR ALL STUDENTS
To remain in my course(s), you must complete an orientation the first week of the semester. On-line (distance learning/PCM) students must complete an on-line orientation and orienation quiz by the first Friday of the semester. Campus-only students must complete an orientation and orientation quiz by the first Saturday of the semester.

 
ATTENTION ON-LINE/DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS

My approach to teaching on-line courses can be described as a very minds-on interactive learning experience. The course is delievered ENTIRELY ON-LINE (including tests). If you are taking my 8-week on-line section of Phil 1301, you can expect to spend 3 hours and 20 minutes each week completing learning activities on-line. If you are taking my 5.5-week on-line section, you can expect to spend 7.5 hours each week completing learning activities on-line. There is some flexibility as to when you complete the instructional minutes. For a detailed break-down of what on-line learning looks like in my courses and what you can expect in choosing to take a class with me, please click on "On-Line Instruction."

 
ATTENTION CAMPUS-BASED STUDENTS

My approach to teaching a traditional campus-based course can be described as an interactive, dynamic learning experience in which thinking and verbal communication skills are strengthened while learning to ask good questions, frame complex problems, and articulate various points of view of philosophical signficance and practical concern (including your own).

Instruction occurs only on campus but students taking Introduction to Philosophy or Ethics will complete weekly assignments on-line such as surveys and quizzes through Blackboard. Students log into Blackboard at least once a week but to stay on top of things you may need to log in more often than that. You will also log into Blackboard to access the full syllabus, the course schedule, most of the actual readings, as well as to read announcements, get study guides, listen to test-prep pod casts, check your grades, and send the instructor emails.

Logic students need to log into Blackboard once a week. You will use Blackboard to get a copy of the Course Schedule, study guides, problem-set submission expectations, check your grades, and send the instructor emails. This is the more "laid back" of my courses. While it can be challenging in terms of content, the rhythm of my logic section tends to be "mellow."

For a detailed break-down of what campus-based learning looks like in my courses and what you can expect in choosing to take a class with me, please click on "Classroom Instruction " in the menu bar above.