Grading and Assignments in this course are divided into 3 types: student engagement (discussion), multi-step research project, assessment of course material knowledge.

For a checklist of your weekly requirements, see:

Weekly Checklist

Student Engagement (20%)

There are two aspects of student engagement:

  • Analyzing and exploring primary sources via live Zoom sessions or the chatboard (Weekly participation for the chatboard; twice weekly for live sessions)
  • Analyzing and exploring podcast episodes via the chatboard (three times per semester)

For details see:

Student Engagement

Research Project (60%)

There are three steps to this project:

  • Part One: Primary and Secondary Source Evaluation Due May 21st
  • Part Two: Proposal Due May 28th
  • Part Three: Final Project and Self-Reflection Due June 21st

For details: Research Project

Assessment of Course Material (20%)

You have two options:

  • Weekly quizzes (Posted each Friday; due one week later)
  • Final exam (During the exam period: June 21-25)

For details see:

Assessment of Course Material