The class will be divided into six groups. Each group will be assigned a chapter of After the Fact . Each group is also required to make one visit to the Oral Communication Center as they put together a plan for discussion. Attendance policy is outlined below. Informal assignments will be announced in class sometimes informal assignments are collected and sometimes they are not collected.
Discussion is an effective way of answering questions raised by reading and lecture material.
Discussion encourages people to formulate their own opinions and interpretations, thus raising the quality of learning for everyone. Discussions should remain courteous in order to ensure that everyone will feel comfortable making a contribution, but that does not mean that everyone has to agree. Often the best discussions ensue when there is not a consensus. Do not inhibit others from voicing their opinions. Create an open forum for debate and analysis.