The student will describe the subject matter, examine perspectives on it, add her or his own interpretations, and place the subject matter in its proper context. Students will team with other students focusing on the same city. Examples include reflection papers, letters, editorials, and analytical essays. Regular attendance is necessary to build a collaborative learning atmosphere. If there is a need to miss a class for a valid reason, please notify me in advance.
Active participation is essential to a successful community of learners.
Therefore, passive silence or repeated absences for all or part of a period will be reflected in the course grade. If you would like to request testing or other accommodations because of a disability, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss your situation and possible needs. Effective and timely communication will allow us to work with the Ursuline College Learning Resource Center, if necessary, to arrange for appropriate accommodations. Each of the cities studied in US351 has much in common. Unifying factor-the reason for creating a city by these people at this time and in this place.