• In-person class participation 10%
• Online participation 30%
• Assignment 1 - Reflection essay 30%
• Assignment 2 - Final Project 30%

NOTES:

Class Participation (10%):
This course depends on active and ongoing participation by all students. Participation begins with effective
reading and listening. Students are expected to read and discuss the assigned readings. This means coming
prepared to engage the class with questions and/or comments with respect to the readings.
In class itself, the key to quality participation is listening. Asking good questions is the second key
element. What did you mean by that? What’s the evidence for that claim? Aim for reflective, thoughtful,
dialogic engagement with the ideas of others in the class. Don’t be shy. Share your thoughts and reactions
in ways that promote critical engagement with them.

I recognize that different people have varying degrees of comfort with participating in class. Thus, your
participation will not be assessed on the basis of the quantity of spoken contributions in class, but rather
based on the quality and context.

At the end of the semester, I will ask you to submit a suggested grade for your own in-person class
participation, accompanied by a brief (250 words) explanation of why you think you should receive this
grade. I will read and consider these self-evaluations when I assign you a grade for participation.
Please also feel free to approach me at any time with concerns or questions about yours or others’
participation in class. Finally, and as a courtesy, please notify me by email if you will miss a class (and
provide a reason why)

Online Participation (30%):
For the asynchronous online engagement part of the course, students are expected to complete various
weekly learning activities assigned on Canvas.

Assignment 1 (30%):
The first assignment requires you to compose a reflective essay on specific materials assigned.
Comprehensive guidelines will be shared at the beginning of the semester.

Assignment 2 (30%):
For Assignment 2, you will be tasked with writing a brief essay. Complete instructions will be distributed
at the start of the course.

Late Submission Policy:
• To ensure fairness to all students, all assignments must be submitted on the due date to count for
full credit, except for documented medical reason or family catastrophe.
• Please don't ask for extension based on any other reason, such as too many assignments or exams
in a certain period. Remember, there are other students who have the same situation as you.
• For late submissions, marks will be deducted as follows:
o Up to 12 hours late, loss of 10% of the mark awarded;
o Over 12 hours late and up to 24 hours late, loss of 15% of the mark awarded;
o Over 24 hours late and up to 48 hours late, loss of 25% of the mark awarded;
o Over 48 hours late and up to 72 hours late, loss of 40% of the mark awarded;
o Over 72 hours late, loss of 100% of the mark awarded.