ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
Bring 2 written questions about the readings to each class. In addition to listed readings, I may occasionally include additional primary sources. Our class time will be devoted primarily to discussion, debates, role-playing, and short lectures. Every student must therefore do the readings prior to class, attend class, and pull her or his weight in discussions. You bring individual insight that will help bring different aspects of the sources to light for the rest of us. So, do the reading, thinking, and sharing. We want to hear what you have to say. If you are shy and fear public speaking, please take time to talk to me and we’ll develop strategies to help you succeed. 15% of your grade is participation. 5% is oral presentation. I want to help you succeed, but you have to let me know if you’re not speaking out of fear as opposed to not being prepared.
Image of George Washington, "The Prayer at Valley Forge" by Arnold Friberg.
Bring 2 written questions about the readings to each class. In addition to listed readings, I may occasionally include additional primary sources. Our class time will be devoted primarily to discussion, debates, role-playing, and short lectures. Every student must therefore do the readings prior to class, attend class, and pull her or his weight in discussions. You bring individual insight that will help bring different aspects of the sources to light for the rest of us. So, do the reading, thinking, and sharing. We want to hear what you have to say. If you are shy and fear public speaking, please take time to talk to me and we’ll develop strategies to help you succeed. 15% of your grade is participation. 5% is oral presentation. I want to help you succeed, but you have to let me know if you’re not speaking out of fear as opposed to not being prepared.
Image of George Washington, "The Prayer at Valley Forge" by Arnold Friberg.