• Participation in the discussion of the readings, your own research on the topics, and class activities 20%
• Class Presentation 30%
• Paper/Project (submitted twice) 50%

NOTES:

Grading Notes: The following criteria will be used to assess your assignments:
A+ As A (below), but at a somewhat higher level of acuteness.
A Outstanding grasp of concepts and issues; evidence of careful and precise reading of required texts and of other related texts; ability to relate theoretical discussions to practice accurately; critical evaluation of reading selections, discussions, and lectures, including evidence of independent, consistent judgment; fluent, appropriate use of relevant concepts; careful attention to the ideas of others as well as courtesy in addressing them; and imaginative organization and present­ation of written work.
A- As above, but at a somewhat lower level of acuteness.
B+ Clear use of relevant literature and background reading; appropriate use of relevant concepts; sound structure and good organization; sound critical evaluation; clear linkages with wider issues; and courtesy in dealing with others’ ideas and opinions.
B Reasonably accurate grasp of key concepts and issues; relevant, appropriate analysis and discussion; adequately clear structure to written work; sensible incorporation of reading selections into arguments; accurate, sensible evaluative discussions; and courtesy in dealing with others’ ideas and opinions.
B- As above, but at a somewhat lower level of acuteness.
C Little evidence of having read or adequately understood required reading selections; limited grasp of concepts under discussion; divergence from main points to items that are only peripherally or superficially related; contributions that are largely anecdotal or concrete rather than dealing with principles and theories; largely descriptive writing with little analysis, though showing some grasp of the main issues.
F Solely descriptive and only peripheral points engaged; lack of evidence of reading or limited understanding of required reading selections; conceptual confusion; irrelevant, muddled, poorly organized material.