Research shows that actual understanding a firm and permanent grasp of the topic emerges only through actively working with the material and not through memorization of facts or arguments. Each class is a workshop. Before the class we actively read material and write thought papers brief ungraded responses to questions about the text and spend three hours preparing class assignments. In class we discuss the thought paper themes, explore the day s questions and apply the concepts. This workshop format means that class participation is not optional.
Writing is a form of thinking and so another way of working with the material is the written exam.
Exams may contain a take-home component and work with the writing center will be rewarded. The class will choose a topic for a group research project that will be presented to the public at the close of the semester. There is no gender without class and nation. Feedback on our goals and where we go from here. For your reference, here are several important class policies.