We will discuss possible topics early in the semester, and each topic must be approved by the instructor. All seminar participants will be expected to share their work at three stages with the entire class. Students will then be expected to use the suggestions of the class to make final revisions. Grades for this course will reflect these goals. Three assignments relate to each student s research.
Discussion is crucial in a seminar course.
We will set standards for grading discussion during the first class session. All class reading, both of articles I assign and the work of other participants, must be done before class. Students are expected to assist their classmates by making insightful and helpful suggestions at all stages of their colleagues work. Since this course depends upon class involvement, attendance is required. Students will be expected to make all research-related assignments available at least four days before the date on which they will be discussed so that the class will be able to consider each others ideas and problems thoughtfully.