Requirements

We will be using a variety of formats, including lecture, small workgroups and larger class discussions.  It is especially important given the large size of the class that everyone comes prepared for class discussion.  The success of debate in such a large group will depend on your energy and enthusiasm.  Periodically, the class will break into groups for debates and other exercises.  Reading questions and other class materials will be available on the class website which can be accessed at www.lclark.edu/~eyoung.

Papers

You will have to turn in a one-page typed response for three films that we see during the semester.   These will be due in the class following the screening. You will also be required to write up a one page outline for each of the debates, and a two-page outline for the debate exercise for which you are responsible. These are due in the class when the debate occurs. Guidelines for these papers are online.

Exams

The mid-term and final exams will include both a short answer and an essay section.  I will distribute essay topics to the class about a week before the exam. In addition to the map quiz, I will periodically give you short multiple-choice quizzes that are designed to encourage you to synthesize and review your class notes and reading materials.  Quizzes will be announced ahead of time.

Participation

The participation grade includes attendance, class discussion, and all other assignments. 

Late Papers

Late assignments will result in a lower grade, usually half a grade per day late.

Grading

Quizzes                                                           15%

Film Notes                                                      10%

Debate Notes 10%

Mid-term Exam                                               25%

Final Exam                                                      30%

Participation                                                   10%

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TOTAL  100%