You will focus on logical reasoning, analytical, and argumentative writing skills. The focus of this particular class is a critical evaluation of Western culture, cosmology, and philosophy in context with American indigenous cultures and their reaction to Western colonization. Thus, diligent reading of and thinking about the assignments is necessary for you to participate in the class activities. The class work will also contain written work such as discussion summaries and critical thinking exercises. All essays require a draft, which will be used for peer revision before you rewrite it.
All essays are to be turned in at the beginning of class.
If you receive a D, you may revise your essays for an improved grade. Late essays will be lowered one grade for each day they are late. All written assignments must be typed. On peer revision days, papers are due at the beginning of class if you arrive later than five minutes after the beginning of class, your essay will be lowered a full letter grade. Three tardies are one absence.