How to get started with myitalianlab

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF WORLD STUDIES
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN 30279 Ital 102 -901 FALL 2015.
http://www.has.vcu.edu/wld/academics/minors/italian.htm
Classes: T/R 4:30-6:45 p.m – HIBBS HALL Room 0405
Instructor: Sydney Conrad
E-mail: [email protected]
My office: Franklin Street Gym (FSG)- Room 221D
Office hours: By appointment (Wednesdays 2-3; Thursday 1:00 -2:00pm) If times
do not work, we will work to find a time to meet.
Office telephone number: _____________
Language Course Director: Dr.Bernardo Picichè,PhD
Lafayette Hall, 312 - N. Shafer St, Room 311
e-mail address [email protected]
office telephone number (804)827 3421
Course description: This class will provide students with an overall panorama of the
Italian language and some elements of its culture, focusing primarily on the structure, rules
and exceptions of Italian grammar. Students will learn the Italian language and aspects of
Italian daily life, traditions and customs by participating in classroom conversation,
completing reading assignments and homework, and viewing videos. The course will be
taught in Italian with exception made for difficult grammar points or explanations. Italian
102 is a course for beginning students of the Italian language,who have already taken the
first elementary level, Italian 101. After successful completion of this course, students may
take ITAL 201, 202/ 205, 300, 320, 330, and 391 here or in any other Study Abroad
Course to complete the requirement for Italian Studies. Students may also study Italian
Culture in English, following the Courses VCU offers during the semester.
Blackboard and “www.myitalianlanguagelabs.com”: All announcements and
assignments will be posted daily on Blackboard and homework from the Student
Activities Manual will be assigned on myitalianlab. You are responsible for reading the
daily assignments and announcements on Blackboard, and for submitting all
assignments/homework on the due date.
Attendance: Class attendance is mandatory and will be marked every day (please
remember to sign the sheet you will find at the entrance of the class).
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As per SWS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ATTENDANCE POLICY:
"Success in a language course is directly related to classroom performance. Our policy
requires every student to attend class on a regular basis. The policy has been designed to
accommodate reasonable student needs while maintaining the academic integrity of our
courses and programs. Students should remember that: ABSENCES FROM CLASS
ADVERSELY AFFECT STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND THE ABILITY TO
EARN A HIGH FINAL GRADE."
During Fall semester, the maximum allowed number of absences may not exceed 4
absences for classes meeting 2 times per week. If the student exceeds the number of 4
absences before Oct 30, the student should officially withdraw from the class. If the
student exceeds the number of absences after Oct 30, the final grade will be lowered by
one-letter –grade for each additional absences (i.e. a grade of A would become a B after
one extra absence, and a C after 2 extra absences).
We make exceptions for religious holidays, and for extreme unforeseen circumstances.
A doctor's note does not represent an excuse for an absence, unless it states that the
student was ill for a prolonged period of time with a condition that prevented him/her
from attending class. Doctor appointments, interview appointments and other scheduled
appointments are not considered acceptable excuses, as the student is expected to
schedule these appointments outside of class time.
Lateness. Late arrivals disrupt the class. If you arrive late (5 minutes or more after class
start time) you might be asked to leave the class. Three late arrivals count as one absence.
Early departure from class or prolonged stepping out of class for more than 5 minutes
will count as one or more tardies and possibly as an absence, depending on the amount of
time missed.
JUST ONE make-up test will be allowed during the semester with valid excuse. If you
have been absent, contact a classmate or the instructor or check www.mylanguagelabs.com
AND Blackboard to find out the assignments that you missed. You are responsible for
learning the material covered before the next class period.
All cell phones must remain turned off during class time.
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Participation: Everyone is required to actively contribute to the class. Students must
have the textbooks, a notebook to take notes and be alert and responsive in class.
Homework: Homework will be regularly assigned. Students are responsible for
reviewing and understanding the MyLanguageLab graded homework. I`ll correct and
grade the other assignments. Always bring the Student Activities Manual (or the papers
where you write your assignments) to class.
Homework is to be completed BEFORE the beginning of the class. Late homework will
be accepted and corrected but will be graded as a "0".
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PLEASE: It is crucial that you come to class prepared. Please read the syllabus and
prepare for class. Always read the grammar/vocabulary paragraphs BEFORE COMING
TO CLASS (you`ll find it easier to understand the explanation given in class).
Compositions: Specific topics for compositions will be given to you via Blackboard.
All compositions must be typed in Times New Roman, 12, double-spaced in paragraph
form. Three compositions will be assigned during the semester. You will submit a
rough copy which I w i l l check and return to you. You will submit the final version to
me within one week. The final version MUST be submitted with the corrected "rough
copy" I previously returned to you. Without the rough copy, your final paper will not
be accepted. Compositions will be assigned throughout the semester due dates will be
posted on blackboard.
Tests: Vocabulary and grammar will be tested. There will be chapter tests, mini-tests on
grammar or vocabulary every week, and a Final exam at the end of the semester. It is
imperative that you keep up with the vocabulary as you will be frequently tested on it. I
will drop the lowest chapter test grade at the end of the semester, which can also be used
for a zero received for being absence on test day.
Oral exam: The oral exam will take place at the end of the course. It is an exam based on
the grammar and vocabulary covered in class during the semester. I will ask three questions
to each student in order to assess her/his oral communication skills.
The oral exam date is Tuesday December 1 during our review. It will be given in class.
Final exam: The final written exam will cover all the grammar and vocabulary taught in
class during the semester.
The Final Exam date is Thursday December 4 from 4:00 to 6:45 p.m. It will take place in
our classroom.
Changes to Syllabus: The material and dates listed on the syllabus are subjected to
change according to the needs of the students as determined by the professor. Any
changes will be communicated in class and through blackboard.
Textbooks
(mandatory)
Author: Italiano, Marchegiani,
Title: Percorsi: L'Italia Attraverso la Lingua e la Cultura – Pearson
Required: Textbook, MyItalianLab, Student Activities Manual
Edition: 3rd edition
ISBN-10 : 0-205-99895-X
ISBN-13 : 978-0-205-99895-1
Course ID: CRSKL4A-6047717 (this is the code you need to register for your
class during myitalianlab registration). To know how to register see
“ Get started with Pearson`s MyLanguageLab” at the end of the syllabus,
on Blackboard.
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• English-Italian Oxford dictionary.
Other
optional
Material
Grading
criteria
Grading scale
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• Dizionario Online: http://www.garzantilinguistica.it/
http://www.dizionario-italiano.it/
http://www.wordreference.com/it/
Attendance and active participation
Mini Tests
Tests
Compositions
Homework
Oral Exam
Final Exam
A
(90-100)
B
(80-89)
C
(70-79)
D
(60-69)
F
(59 and below)
5%
5%
30%
15%
15%
10%
20%
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VCU Relevant Information for students
The topics include:
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VCU Email Policy
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VCU Honor System: Upholding Academic Integrity
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Student Conduct in the Classroom
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Students with Disabilities
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Statement on Military Short-Term Training or Deployment
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Excused Absences for Students Representing the University
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Campus Emergency Information
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Important Dates
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VCU Mobile
10. Class Registration Required for Attendance
11. Withdrawal from Classes
12. Student Financial Responsibility
VCU Email Policy
Email is considered an official method for communication at VCU because it
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aware manner. Students are expected to check their official VCU email on a
frequent and consistent basis in order to remain informed of university-related
communications. The university recommends checking email daily. Students are
responsible for the consequences of not reading, in a timely fashion, universityrelated communications sent to their official VCU student email account. This
policy ensures that all students have access to this important form of
communication. It ensures students can be reached through a standardized
channel by faculty and other staff of the university as needed. Mail sent to the
VCU email address may include notification of university-related actions,
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including disciplinary action. Please read the policy in its entirety:
http://www.ts.vcu.edu/kb/3407.html.
VCU Honor System: Upholding Academic Integrity
The VCU Honor System policy describes the responsibilities of students, faculty
and administration in upholding academic integrity, while at the same time
respecting the rights of individuals to the due process offered by administrative
hearings and appeals. According to this policy, "Members of the academic
community are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the highest
standards of academic honesty and integrity." In addition, "All members of the
VCU community are presumed to have an understanding of the VCU Honor
System and are required to:
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Agree to be bound by the Honor System policy and its procedures;
Report suspicion or knowledge of possible violations of the Honor
System;
Support an environment that reflects a commitment to academic integrity;
Answer truthfully when called upon to do so regarding Honor System
cases;
Maintain confidentiality regarding specific information in Honor System
cases."
More information can be found at in the VCU policy library at
http://www.assurance.vcu.edu/Policy%20Library/Honor%20System.pdf.
Student Conduct in the Classroom
According to the Faculty Guide to Student Conduct in Instructional Settings
(http://www.assurance.vcu.edu/Policy%20Library/Faculty%20Guide%20to%20S
tudent%20Conduct%20in%20Instructional%20Settings.pdf), “The university is a
community of learners. Students, as well as faculty, have a responsibility for
creating and maintaining an environment that supports effective instruction. In
order for faculty members (including graduate teaching assistants) to provide and
students to receive effective instruction in classrooms, laboratories, studios,
online courses, and other learning areas, the university expects students to
conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner." Among other things,
cell phones and beepers should be turned off while in the classroom. The Student
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Code of Conduct also prohibits the possession of or carrying of any weapon. For
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Students with Disabilities
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additional information.
Any student who has a disability that requires an accommodation should schedule
a meeting with the instructor at the student's earliest convenience. Additionally, if
coursework requires the student to work in a lab environment, the student should
advise the instructor or a department chairperson of any concerns that the student
may have regarding safety issues related to a disability. Students should follow
this procedure for all courses in the academic semester.
Statement on Military Short-Term Training or Deployment
If military students receive orders for short-term training or for
deployment/mobilization, they should inform and present their orders to Military
Student Services and to their professor(s). For further information on policies and
procedures contact Military Services at 828-5993 or access the corresponding
policies.
Excused Absences for Students Representing the University
Students who represent the university (athletes and others) do not choose their
schedules. Student athletes are required to attend games and/or meets. All student
athletes should provide their schedules to their instructors at the beginning of the
semester. The Intercollegiate Athletic Council strongly encourages faculty to treat
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missed classes or exams (because of a scheduling conflict) as excused absences
and urges faculty to work with the students to make up the work or exam.
Campus Emergency Information
What to Know and Do to Be Prepared for Emergencies at VCU:
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Sign up to receive VCU text messaging alerts. Keep your information upto-date. Within the classroom, the professor will keep his or her phone on
to receive any emergency transmissions.
Know the safe evacuation route from each of your classrooms. Emergency
evacuation routes are posted in on-campus classrooms.
Listen for and follow instructions from VCU or other designated
authorities. Within the classroom, follow your professor's instructions.
Know where to go for additional emergency information.
Know the emergency phone number for the VCU Police (828-1234).
Report suspicious activities and objects.
Keep your permanent address and emergency contact information current
in eServices.
Important Dates
You can view important dates for the Fall 2015 semester in the university
calendar (see : academiccalendars.vcu.edu Fall 2015)
VCU Mobile
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directory, events, course schedules, campus maps, athletics and general VCU
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download the application on your smart phone or for more information, please
visit http://m.vcu.edu.
Class Registration Required for Attendance
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Students may attend only those classes for which they have registered. Faculty
may not add students to class rosters or Blackboard. Therefore, if students are
attending a class for which they have not registered, they must stop attending.
Withdrawal from Classes
Before withdrawing from classes, students should consult their instructor as well
as other appropriate university offices. Withdrawing from classes may negatively
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financial aid and the student bill, visit the Student Services Center at 1015 Floyd
Avenue (Harris Hall) and/or contact your financial aid counselor regarding the
impact on your financial aid. Contact information for the University Financial
Aid Office is available at http://www.enrollment.vcu.edu/finaid/contact-us/.
Student Financial Responsibility
Students assume the responsibility of full payment of tuition and fees generated
from their registration and all charges for housing and dining services, and other
applicable miscellaneous charges. Students are ultimately responsible for any
unpaid balance on their account as a result of the University Financial Aid Office
or their third party sponsor canceling or reducing their award(s).
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In the following tables you will find a basic outline of the expected pace of work.
The calendar is approximate and I will reserve the right to modify the schedule, based on
the progress of the class.
DATA
Giovedì 20
agosto
martedì 25
agosto
Giovedì 27
agosto
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CAPITOLO
Capitoli
Prelimina
-re e 1/2/3
Capitoli
4-5-6
Capitolo 6
TEST E ESAMI
Presentazione e presentazione
syllabus alla classe
Ripasso (I nomi :genere(M/F)
+numero (sing/plur),
Pronomi soggetto/
verbi:essere, avere, stare,
-ARE,-ERE,-IRE, fare, piacere,
articolo indeterminativo
(un/uno/un`/una),
determinativo (il/lo/l`/la/i/gli/le),
aggettivi+.Buono/Bello/Quello
Preposizioni/Quantità (Del/dello/
della/dell`/degli/dei/delle)
Vocaboli/espressioni utili.
Video 1-3
Ripasso (l`ora, verbi: riflessivi, bere,
andare, venire, uscire, espressioni con
avere, conoscere, sapere, dare, dire,
dovere, potere, volere, agg/pronomi
possessivi)
Vocaboli, espressioni utili.
Le stanze, i mobili;
Le preposizioni semplici/articolate,
l`arredamento della casa,
i numeri dopo il 100,
gli elettrodomestici
Video 4-6
Preparazione Test 1
Preparazione Test 1
Mini test ( dai
capitolo 1,2, 3, 4,
5): numeri, mesi,
verbi, stanze
mobili, cibo,
bevande, famiglia,
vestiti, etc.)
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DATA
CAPITOLO
Martedì 1
settembre
Capitolo 6
Giovedì 3
settembre
Capitolo 6
Martedì 8
settembre
Capitolo
6/7
Giovedì 10
settembre
Capitolo 7
Le attivita` in casa.
Passato Prossimo con Avere.
Participi passati irregolari.
TEST E ESAMI
Test 1
(Ripasso Cap.
Preliminare –
6:Passato Prossimo
ESCLUSO)
Accordo Participio Passato con i
pronomi oggetto diretto.
Parliamo, leggiamo, scriviamo,
guardiamo Cap 6 . Le attivita` del
tempo libero,
il Passato Prossimo con essere.
Le attività sportive,
il SI` impersonale,
i Pronomi Tonici.
I programmi per il tempo
libero,interrogativi,
Martedì 15
settembre
Giovedì 17
settembre
Capitolo 7
Capitolo 8
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I ricordi d`infanzia e di adolescenza.
L`Imperfetto
Mini test
Test 2(Cap.6passato
prossimo+Capitolo
7)
NON CI SONO LEZIONI
BREAK
19-27
Martedì 29
settembre
Parliamo, leggiamo, scriviamo,
guardiamo: cap 7
Ripasso/Preparazione
Test 2 (Cap.6/ 7)
Capitolo 8
I ricordi di scuola/gli avverbi
La vita com`era/
gli aggettivi/pronomi dimostrativi
Composizione 1
(rough copy/la
brutta)
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DATA
Giovedì 1
ottobre
Martedì 6
ottobre
CAPITOLO
Capitolo 8
Parliamo/leggiamo/scriviamo/
guardiamo: cap 8
Preparazione Test 3 (Cap.8)
Capitolo 9
Le feste e le tradizioni,
Pronomi oggetto diretto/indiretto
Capitolo 9
I pranzi delle feste/il
partitivo/l`imperativo informale/al
ristorante/il verbo piacere
Martedì 13
ottobre
Capitolo 9
Parliamo/leggiamo/scriviamo/
guardiamo: cap 9.
Preparazione Test 4 (Cap. 9)
Giovedì 15
ottobre
Capitolo
10
Martedì 20
ottobre
Capitolo
10
Giovedì 22
ottobre
Capitolo
10
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Mini test
voc.”com’erano i
tuoi giorni di
scuola?” +com’era
una volta?)
Test 3(Cap.8)
Giovedì 8
ottobre
Martedì 27
ottobre
TEST E ESAMI
Capitolo
11
Test 4 (Cap. 9)
Avvenimenti Importanti/Imperfetto e
Passato Prossimo/Azioni reciproche
Vocaboli Viaggi e vacanze (pg 310)
Parliamo, leggiamo, scriviamo,
guardiamo: cap 10.
Mini Test 8
(voc. pg 298-310)
Preparazione Test 5 (Cap. 10)
I progetti per i prossimi giorni/
Il Futuro/il Futuro di Probabilità
Test 5(Cap.10)
*Oct 30 Last Day to Withdraw from
class, with a mark of a “W”
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DATA
Giovedì 29
ottobre
CAPITOLO
Capitolo
11
TEST E ESAMI
-I programmi al telefono
Il Gerundio e il Progressivo/
Voc.pg 340 ”Mestieri e aspirazioni
per il futuro”
guardiamo: cap 11
*Oct 30 Last Day to Withdraw from
class, with a mark of a “W”
Martedì 3
novembre
Capitolo
11
Giovedì 5
novembre
Capitolo
12
Martedì 10
novembre
Capitolo
12
Giovedì 12
novembre
Capitolo
12
Martedì 17
novembre
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Capitolo
13
Preparazione Test 6 (Cap.11)
La scelta della carriera/
Il condizionale presente di dovere,
potere, volere
Che cosa ti piacerebbe?
Il Condizionale Presente
Che cosa vorresti fare?Che cosa ti
piacerebbe?Dove ti piacerebbe
vivere?
Mini test
Test 6 (cap 11)
Composizione 2
(la brutta)
Mini Test 11
(vocab. Il
Lavoro+caratteristi
che personali
pg 357)
Preparazione Test 7 (Cap. 12)
Parliamo/leggiamo/scriviamo/
Guardiamo: cap 12
I Mezzi di Trasporto/
I Comparativi (Uguaglianza/
Maggioranza/ Minoranza/ Irregolari)/
Alberghi e campeggi/
il Superlativo (relativo/assoluto)
Test 7 (Cap. 12)
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DATA
Giovedì 19
novembre
Martedì 24
novembre
CAPITOLO
Capitolo1
3
Capitolo
14
Alberghi e campeggi/
il Superlativo (relativo/assoluto)
TEST E ESAMI
Mini test
Dove andiamo in vacanza?
Fare acquisti in citta`+L`Imperativo
Formale
+voc. pg 419+427
Scusi,per andare...?
(negozi/dare seguire indicazioni)
Composizione 3
(la brutta)
Compriamolo in centro
Giovedì 26
BREAK
THANKSGIVING
Martedì 1
dicembre
Ripasso/Preparazione Esame finale
Esame orale finale in classe
Giovedì 3
dicembre
Esame scritto finale in classe
Esame Orale : Martedi` 1 dicembre in classe (vedi calendario su
Blackboard, announcements).
Esame Scritto : Giovedi` 3 maggio (4:00- 6:45) (in classe).
Buon Lavoro!
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How to get started with myitalianlab
STEP 1: Before You Register
1. Complete the Browser Tune-Up.
Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Browser Tune-up.
This will confirm that you have met the System Requirements
and have the necessary free plug-ins on your computer.
If you do NOT use a supported browser, you will NOT be
able to sign in to your MyLanguageLabs.
Select Support then System Requirements
(http://mylanguagelabs.com/support/system-requirements.html)
to see the most up-to-date information on supported
browsers. Pearson tests each supported browser thoroughly for use
with a MyLab.
2. Enable Pop-Up Blockers
Are you clicking on an activity or link inside the course and nothing happens?
Some browsers
will block all pop-ups—even those you want! To allow pop-ups
in your MyLanguageLab course,
open your browser and do the following (there
may be some variations with each browser):
For PC USERS:
1. Click Tools  Pop-up Blocker  Pop-up Blocker Settings.
2. When prompted for “Address of Website to allow”,
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to your browser pop-up blocker.)
FOR MAC USERS:
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1. Click Safari. Make sure “Block Pop-Up Windows” is unchecked while
working in MyLanguageLabs.
FOR FIREFOX USERS:
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enter in *.pegasus2.pearsoned.com. Click “Allow” then Close.
3. Confirm that you have the following needed to register:
 Your Instructor’s Section/Course ID _________
(Note: The
Course ID must be entered exactly as it is provided to you including typing
the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.)
 Student Access Code - packaged with your text or available standalone at
the bookstore. (You may also purchase instant access online at
www.mylanguagelabs.com).
 Valid Email Address
 eBook ID (if applicable) ________________
**Refer to the eBook Registration link on the Welcome Message inside your
course for instructions on how to access the eBook, with or without an
eBook ID from your instructor.
STEP 2: Register for Your Course
Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Student under “Register.”
 Enter the Course/Section ID that your instructor has provided (Note: This
is not the same as the Access Code) and click Continue.
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 Choose one of the following: I already have an access code or I need to
buy access.
 Select your course
 Select your book
 Select a 6 month or 24 month subscription
Then follow the registration instructions and click Log In Now on the
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STEP 3: Sign in and Enroll in Your Course
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Enter the username and password you created as
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title of your required text.
 Click Enroll in Course
 Enter Course ID (provided by your instructor) (Note: The Course ID must be
entered exactly as it is provided to you including typing the hypen “-“ and using
all capital letters.)
 You will now have access to your course materials.
STEP 4: Set Your Time Zone
 Click My Profile after signing in to your course.
 Select your Time zone from the menu.
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