The objective of this type of activity is to make students
comfortable with reading about, analyzing and discussing
historical issues, problems, people and events using varying
sources. The seminar is broken down into two days. One day one,
students will work in groups of 3-4 and focus on evaluating the
readings utilizing steps 1-3 from the "6 Steps to Critical
Reading" document. This is to ensure that all students are
comfortable with the content and language of the documents.
Participation on day 1 does NOT exonerate you from participating
on day 2, and students are urged to work carefully and
deliberately through the documents on Day 1 with their small
group. On Day 2, the class will perform an inner circle/outer
circle seminar where the focus will rely specifically on steps
4-6 of the "6 Steps to Critical Reading" document. You will need
to complete the assigned reading(s) thoroughly before you come
to class. I want to see and hear evidence that you have actively
read and understand the documents. Notes i