I expect students to post at least once weekly on the discussion forum information from the news and your response to and analysis of the issues. The discussion forum is also a wonderful way to continue unfinished class discussions. Students will work in groups to explore one conflict resulting from disputed borders or identities, and will publish their findings as a teaching unit on nationalism and conflict. Please be reassured that I do not expect you to have experience using the internet. Learning is one thing.
Evaluation is another thing.
Grading is yet another. Grades are required by the administration. They measure performance.