In a series of four papers, we will explore the nature of learning, different approaches to learning, and the value of education. Critical Studies is designed to be a rigorous course because it aims to prepare you for other rigorous courses in semesters to come. You can expect to spend three hours outside of class for each hour you are in class. Active participation, commitment to learning, and taking responsibility for your own education are vital to succeeding in college. The purpose of this journal is to give you a chance to practice the critical strategies learned in class and to explore your ideas on paper without being concerned about grammar or mechanics.
Test taking skills are important for success in college.
Several quizzes and exams will be given over the course of the semester. Keep track of them in a separate section of your Course Portfolio. All prewriting, outlines, and drafts are to be turned in with the final paper. All papers will be turned in at midsemester and at the end of the semester for evaluation. At the end of the semester, you will revise and collect your best three papers in the Major Paper Portfolio to be evaluated by Critical Studies faculty.