The report should be 5-7 pages in length (or the equivalent if it is not written) and be fully documented and referenced; Groups should consult with the instructor about their choice of topics and the format of their report. Note: In the past one or another student has not joined a group. The instructor allowed them to complete the assignment individually. THIS IS NO LONGER THE CASE. Failure to join a group and participate actively results in a grade of ZERO (0) for the assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS, don’t even ask. Due date: April 16, 2015, at the end of class; no late reports will be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Individual project – Each student must complete ONE (1) short individual project: The project is on a topic of the choosing; student’s It must be compatible with the subject matter of this course, but it need not overlap with the subject matter; Projects can be written up as a paper (3-5 printed, double-spaced pages), but other formats are possible; Regardless of the format, projects should be fully documented and referenced; Students should consult with the instructor about the topic chosen and preferred format; Due Date: April 9, 2015, at the end of class; no late reports will be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Action project – Students, either individually or in their groups, must find and investigate a specific instance they identify in the world outside the classroom which demonstrates how government policy creates and perpetuates inequalities. The example can be on campus, or someplace off of it (it need not be limited to the United States). Students will prepare a brief (3-5 page, printed double spaced, fully documented) paper (or short video, or some other medium/format) which illustrates both what is happening, how it happened, and what if anything can be done to turn it around. Students should consult with the instructor about the topic chosen and preferred format; Due Date: April 21, 2015, at the end of class; no late reports will be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Criteria for Grade: Group Project 25 pts. – Individual Project 25 pts. – Action Project 25 pts – Final Examination 25 pts. – Grading Scale: 90-100: A
The report should be 5-7 pages in length (or the equivalent if it is not written) and be fully documented and referenced; Groups should consult with the instructor about their choice of topics and the format of their report. Note: In the past one or another student has not joined a group. The instructor allowed them to complete the assignment individually. THIS IS NO LONGER THE CASE. Failure to join a group and participate actively results in a grade of ZERO (0) for the assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS, don’t even ask. Due date: April 16, 2015, at the end of class; no late reports will be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Individual project – Each student must complete ONE (1) short individual project: The project is on a topic of the student’s choosing; It must be compatible with the subject matter of this course, but it need not overlap with the subject matter; Projects can be written up as a paper (3-5 printed, double-spaced pages), but other formats are possible; Regardless of the format, projects should be fully documented and referenced; Students should consult with the instructor about the topic chosen and preferred format; Due Date: April 9, 2015, at the end of class; no late reports will be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Action project – Students, either individually or in their groups, must find and investigate a specific instance they identify in the world outside the classroom which demonstrates how government policy creates and perpetuates inequalities. The example can be on campus, or someplace off of it (it need not be limited to the United States). Students will prepare a brief (3-5 page, printed double spaced, fully documented) paper (or short video, or some other medium/format) which illustrates both what is happening, how it happened, and what if anything can be done to turn it around. Students should consult with the instructor about the topic chosen and preferred format; Due Date: April 21, 2015, at the end of class; no late reports will be accepted without prior approval of the instructor. Criteria for Grade: Group Project – 25 pts. Individual Project – 25 pts. Action Project – 25 pts Final Examination – 25 pts. Grading Scale: 90-100: A
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