Welcome!!!

This is a space for interaction that we have created as part of our class. We hope this becomes a platform to express freely, exchange ideas and reflections and share materials and links that can help us expand our knowledge about the cultural diversity of the Anglo Saxon world.

Here some general guidelines:

• You should initiate a minimum of two discussions/entries on any of the topics we will cover in class. You need to have one posting done before mid-terms and the other at least two weeks before final exams. Do not wait until the end of the semester to engage with the blogging community.
•  You should respond to at least two entries posted by your classmates. Your response could support, expand and/or contradict your classmate´s opinion presenting a clear argument and using some evidence to illustrate your point.
• You should produce high quality entries that further discussion and reflection
• Here some tips for your entries:
•  You are free to write the first few entries in Spanish, but after mid-terms entries should be only written in English.
•   Review your post before submitting it.  Check your spelling, grammar and even your use of language. Make sure you do not offend anyone with your comments.
•  Use clear and academic language. Avoid sarcasm and profanity.
• Respect yourself and your readers ‘time. Do not post unnecessary materials or get your comments linked to unsuitable sites.
• Blogging is a community activity and as such it requires from you to get involved. Reply to your classmates only if you feel you have something “smart” to say. Avoid posts that simply confirm or reject information.
• Use pictures and/or media to reinforce your point not just for “decoration".