Readings and assignments are due on the date they are listed in the Syllabus. Thus, the readings for February 14th are to be read for the class to be held on February 14th. Because the success of the class as an experience in international dialogue and learning depends on discussion among the students in the Basque Country as well as in the United States, a special focus will be placed on grading participation in this area. You are also expected to check the on-line course page at least twice a week for new material. Attendance, deep thought, reading the material, attentiveness, and interest are all vital to your success in class but represent passive participation.
Active participation enhances the educational experience for everyone in all of the class locations.
Most essential to this class in interaction among the three schools. Thus you must utilize the internet for the majority of your class communications. You are expected to give significant and consistent input concerning each issue put before the class. You will be graded accordingly. Three essays analysing three films concerning Native Americans.