Social Science | African American Studies

African American Studies 5B (led by Laydei)

Fall 2008- Wednesdays 1:30-3:00, 201B Chavez Center

(Study Group begins meeting Wed. 9/10/08)

Description of Study Group

Study Group Leaders facilitate discussion of course content and guide students in developing approaches to critical reading, time management, notetaking and exam strategies. Study Group Leaders will also hold office hours for students in the Study Group to provide individual tutoring. Study groups are free to all registered students and have been known to help students navigate course material in a more effective manner. Study Groups also provide students with an oppportunity to collaborate with their peers.

Study Group Policies

• Students who sign up and consistently attend Study Groups will be given priority for individual tutoring in courses supported by Study Groups. For students who request individual tutoring but do not join study groups, individual tutoring is extremely limited.
• Wait List: Admission to study groups are on a first come first serve basis. The first fourteen to sign up for each study group will likely receive a slot. All request after the first fourteen will be placed on a wait list.
• Caveat- Study Groups are not a substitute for either lecture or discussion sections.

Social Science Study Group Sign Up
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Students trying to sign up for groups after week 5 should email Rex de Guia at rxdeguia@berkeley.edu.

	Announcements
	If you have any questions or if you are trying to sign up for Study Groups or Individual tutoring after week 5, please contact Rex de Guia at rxdeguia@berkeley.edu or call 510.643.1595.

Study Groups begin on the third week of classes. Students trying to sign up for groups after week 5 should email Rex de Guia at rxdeguia@berkeley.edu.