Have you thought about an idea for an LLC course that you might like to lead (or co-lead)? You’ll have the opportunity to explore ideas for a course or to get feedback on a course you already have in mind, as well as to look at techniques for developing that idea into a course of from 3-10 weeks in length. Think outside the box—courses can be short or long, meet weekly or less often, be tours or clubs, in addition to traditional courses. Or you might want to rethink/reorganize/reposition a course you’ve coordinated previously.

This free, no-obligation, workshop-style course is designed for any LLC member who would like some help/guidance in developing an idea into a full course plan. Along the way we will discuss different ways to run a class; interesting class activities; how to include readings, guest speakers, and field trips; and other possibilities for course development.

Format: There will be a mixture of small group discussion, guest speakers, hands-on work sessions, and individual feedback sessions. No formal presentations will be required, but we will ask you to prepare a written assignment ahead of each class (a draft of your course description, course calendar, course format, etc.) and ask you to share these for feedback from the coordinators and the class. Two class meetings will be devoted to individual feedback sessions. Preparing written assignments, sharing the material, and receiving feedback will be a part of every class.

Resources/Expenses: No text, no expenses.

Coordinators: Both Catherine Hurst and Linda Shamoon have led many LLC Coordinator Orientations and Syllabus Workshops.