Week 13: Mendocino

Mendocino Bay

Talk to me of Mendocino
Closing my eyes I hear the sea
Must I wait
Must I follow
Won't you say come with me

—Linda Ronstadt, "Talk to Me of Mendocino"

Week 13: Mendocino
Mo 4.18 / Tu 4.19
Read: MYCAL—“The Line” by Ruben Martinez, “Flirting with Urbanismo” by Patt Morrison,

In-class: Reading discussion

We 4.20 / Th 4.21

Read: MYCAL­— “My Little Saigon” by Ahn Do, “The Nicest Person in San Francisco” by Derek Powaze, “The Un-California” by Daniel Weintraub

In-class: Reading discussion; Lecture—“California on TV”

Sa 4/23
Field trip: Alcatraz Island—Participation optional 

Week 14: San Francisco
Mo 4. 25 / Tu 4.26
In-class: Writer’s workshop; Preview—Autobiographical essay
Due: Editorial essay (Draft 1, bring 3 copies)

We 4.27 / Th 4.28
In-class: Guest speakers, TBA
Due: Reflection 7

Note: Don't forget that my Monday office hour is moved to Tuesday until May 9th!