Social Science | Sociology

Sociology 1 (Study Group led by Celia Garcia)

Fall 2008- Wednesdays- 3:00-4:30, 145 Chavez Center

(The Study Group will begin on the third week of classes, Wednesday, September 10. Location will be posted on the Friday of the second week of classes.)

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- Social Science study groups are not a drop-in format in that study group participants are asked to join the group and attend consistently throughout the course of the semester.

Study Group Sign Up
(NOTE: Do NOT use Internet Explorer to sign up; it won't work. Please use Firefox(PC, Mac) or Safari(Mac).

Students trying to sign up for groups after week 5 should email Rex de Guia at rxdeguia@berkeley.edu.

Sociology 3AC (Study Group led by Rex de Guia)

Fall 2008- (Study Group A) Thursdays 3:30-5:00, 160 Chavez Center

Fall 2008- (Study Group B) Fridays 9:00-10:30, 151 Chavez Center

(Study Group A for Soc. 3AC is now full as of 9/5/08. Those who sign up for Study Group A after 9/5/08 will be placed on a wait list. There is still room for students in Study Group B.)

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- Social Science study groups are not a drop-in format in that study group participants are asked to join the group and attend consistently throughout the course of the semester.

Study Group Sign Up
(NOTE: Do NOT use Internet Explorer to sign up; it won't work. Please use Firefox(PC, Mac) or Safari(Mac).

Students trying to sign up for groups after week 5 should email Rex de Guia at rxdeguia@berkeley.edu.

Sociology 1 and 3 (Drop In Writing Support Offered by SLC Writing Program)

• If you cannot meet with a Sociology study group or individual tutor but need help with paper organization in Sociology, you can take advantage of the drop-in writing services provided by the SLC writing program
• Link to Drop in Writing Services at the SLC.

	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 in the Fall/Spring begin during the third week of classes. Study Groups begin the first week during summer session.

Students trying to sign up for groups after week 5 should email Rex de Guia at rxdeguia@berkeley.edu.

Pictured below: Celia Garcia, Soc. 1 Study Group Leader