The common books theme for Fall 2010 to Spring 2012 is: Living on the Borders: Migration, Identity and Survival.
The selected common books are: Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko
Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario
Ending Slavery by Kevin Bales
Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros
Here are resources for the Fall 2010 to Spring 2012 Common Books.
Additionally, Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964, an exhibit detailing the program, will be on exhibit in the library from February 23 to April 30, 2011.
Teaching Resources
Inviting Conversation: 2005, Dr. Rebecca G. Taylor, Gustavus Adolphus College. This guide gives ideas for leading an effective class discussion.
Syllabus statement on course material. This is presented as an example. Modify this and use it in your syllabus to accurately reflect your course policies.
Speech evaluation assignment and a rubric for speeches, Diane Travers, CGCC Communications Faculty
Common Book CGCC are books that:
- Deal with current and relevant issues or topics and hold general interest for the students.
- Might be read and understood in smaller, discrete sections (i.e., some disciplines or classes might read one section only) so that the book can be adapted to, or included in, a wide variety of courses without demanding too much course time.
- Can be approached from a variety of points of view by different disciplines thus giving students an opportunity to examine and discuss many aspects of particular issues.
- Readily elicit discussion on an analytical level.
- Directly support the campus SEE Your World theme which focuses on social, environmental and economic concerns in our local and global communities.
For more information, contact Chris Schnick, Co-Curricular Events Coordinator.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz and Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder were the Spring 2010 Common Books CGCC.
Oil on the Brain by Lisa Margonelli was the Spring 2009 One Book CGCC.
Garbage Land: On the Secret Trail of Trash by Elizabeth Royte was the Spring 2008 One Book CGCC.
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser was the Spring 2007 One Book CGCC.