Overview
Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings. Participation should demonstrate an active engagement with lecture and reading material. Consideration is given to quality of participation which includes depth of thought, preparedness, and respectful communication. Participation is also understood to mean completion of the required reading for the course.
Reading Log
Students will complete a reading log for this course to be turned in by September 15, 2006. Stud nets are expected to complete 1,000 pages of reading to receive full credit for the reading portion of attendance and participation. Nine hundred pages would earn 90% of the reading grade, 800 pages would earn 80% of the reading grade, etc. This log should reflect 1) the number of pages, 2) the chapter, and 3) the book from which the reading was completed. Articles read should reflect the number of pages read and the title of the article.
Grading Rubrics for Class Participation:
An “A” demonstrates that the student 1) has completed all the reading from the texts and the lecture, 2) the student has read sufficient material to participate in an informed manner in classroom discussion, and 3) the student has critically thought about the relevant issues.
A “B” demonstrates that the student has 1) completed most of the readings for the class (90% or more), 2) can integrate reading material into class discussion, and 3) has used some critical thought about relevant issues.
A “C” equivalent demonstrates the student has completed 1) some of the readings for the class (80% or more), 2) minimally integrates reading material into class discussion, and 3) has demonstrated some critical thought.
A “D” equivalent demonstrates the student has 1) read a minimal amount of the required reading (less than 80%), 2) minimally integrates reading into discussion, and 3) has used little critical though about relevant issues.