The papers are to make use of materials and themes studied in the course. Although the instructor may make suggestions for paper topics, it is expected that students will develop their own topics with the advice and consent of the instructor. Topics may include critical interpretations of a single author, critical comparisons of two or more authors, responses to relevant articles or books, applications of the authors to contemporary educational issues, the development and analysis of an ethically problematic case drawing upon the authors, and so on. Students may, if they wish, submit working drafts of the papers for the instructor's comments and suggestions. Final drafts of the papers will be graded for accuracy of interpretation of others' work, rigor of argument, and clarity of expression.
Papers are due on the specified date unless an extension has been granted in advance.
Late papers for which an extension has not been granted will be docked a third of a gradepoint for every class they are overdue. Backgrounds to Liberal Theory Excerpt from John Locke's Second Treatise of Government . Excerpt from James Mill's Essay on Government . Both above selections xeroxed. The Ethics of Multicultural and Bilingual Education , pp.