• Participation 10%
• Short writing assignments (both in and out of class) 20%
• Presentations (one on course readings; one on final paper) 20%
• Midterm paper (5-6 pages) 20%
• Term paper (10-12 pages) 30%

NOTES:

Class Policies

• Students are expected to attend class. Students are expected to participate. Students should come to each class with something to say about the texts—a critique, an observation, and/or a question.
• During class exercises, students are expected to share their thoughts and observations and to comment on the thoughts and observations of their peers.
• Close and careful reading is a requirement. Students should annotate their texts and make them their own, or make extensive and careful notes.
• Students should hang on to their graded assignments for the entire semester.

Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐ S10.04).  Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style.  It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.

If you need more help understanding plagiarism, here is a good resource: https://canvas.sfu.ca/courses/15986

REQUIREMENTS:

Writing Assignments There will be two formal essay assignments due during the semester. These should be double-spaced in Times New Roman font. There may be additional in-class and outside of class writing assignments as well. Essays should be crafted and polished pieces of writing. They should showcase understanding of sociological and anthropological concepts and theories and the ability of the student to mobilize these concepts and theories to explain social life. Detailed assignment sheets will be posted to Canvas. Assignments must not be emailed, only hard copy essays will be accepted. If you know that you will be absent when your essay is due, it is your responsibility to make arrangements to hand it in ahead of time.

*Please note: Late midterm papers will be accepted, but no more than one week after they are due. There will be a deduction of 10% for late papers. The highest grade a late paper can receive is a “B.” Late final papers will not be accepted.

Detailed instructions for the reading discussion/presentation and the final presentation will be provided during the semester.