As a seminar, all students are expected to be prepared with the assigned readings at each class session. Each student is expected to contribute to class discussions and a meaningful portion of the course grade will be based on the frequency and quality of that participation. Students are also expected to meaningfully contribute to group projects, oral presentations and other participatory activities. Attendance beyond the minimal requirements noted above is expected and will impact the participation grade. All reax papers are following the class session when they are assigned and may not be turned in late.
Students are responsible for reaction paper assignments even if class is missed.
Papers should be considered a critical analysis of the assigned material, yet arguments must be based on readings and additional research rather than strict opinion. The group is encouraged to find creative ways to present the material, however the quality of the content will be of primary importance. Handouts of key points, summary of information and resource lists. Connection of material to course content as discussed in the text, readings and class discussions. These criteria are minimal only.