Term Paper (100 points): In this paper you can choose one to two topics of your preference and analyze them in depth. All papers will be due November 30th to allow for ample time for every student. This will be a scholarly written paper, 6-7 pages in length (double-spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman, with 1” margins). It should include a minimum of 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (you will need to retrieve these articles and read them critically; using material we have covered in class may be used in addition to these if you so desire). This paper will only need to be uploaded to Canvas. Plagiarism will be checked. If you need help navigating the online library system, you can either ask a librarian or stop by my office. A rubric with detailed instruction will be uploaded to Canvas. Midterm (100 points): This will be a non-cumulative exam on the assigned preceding readings. The exam will include multiple-choice, fill in the blanks, and short essay. Final (100 points): This will be a non-cumulative exam on the assigned readings after the first midterm. Although this exam is non-cumulative, major theories discussed in the first portion of class may be included on the final. The exam will include multiple- choice, fill in the blanks, and short essay. Semester Schedule: Additional weekly readings are posted in Canvas under ‘Modules’ Week 1 (8/23): Course Introduction. Syllabus. (8/25): Chapter 1: Race in the Twenty-first Century. Week 2 Part I Reflexivity: (8/30): Chapter 2: The Invention of Race (9/1): Chapter 2: The Invention of Race Week 3 (9/6): Chapter 2: The Invention of Race (9/7) Thematic Paper # 1 due by midnight/canvas Part II Relationality: (9/8): Chapter 3: Politics Week 4 (9/13): Chapter 3: Politics (9/15): Chapter 4: Economics Week 5 (9/20): Chapter 4: Economics (9/22): Chapter 5: Housing
Term Paper (100 points): In this paper you can choose one to two topics of your preference and analyze them in depth. All papers will be due November 30th to allow for ample time for every student. This will be a scholarly written paper, 6-7 pages in length (double-spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman, with 1” margins). It should include a minimum of 6 peer-reviewed journal articles (you will need to retrieve these articles and read them critically; using material we have covered in class may be used in addition to these if you so desire). This paper will only need to be uploaded to Canvas. Plagiarism will be checked. If you need help navigating the online library system, you can either ask a librarian or stop by my office. A rubric with detailed instruction will be uploaded to Canvas. Midterm (100 points): This will be a non-cumulative exam on the assigned preceding readings. The exam will include multiple-choice, fill in the blanks, and short essay. Final (100 points): This will be a non-cumulative exam on the assigned readings after the first midterm. Although this exam is non-cumulative, major theories discussed in the first portion of class may be included on the final. The exam will include multiple- choice, fill in the blanks, and short essay. Semester Schedule: Additional weekly readings are posted in Canvas under ‘Modules’ Week 1 (8/23): Course Introduction. Syllabus. (8/25): Chapter 1: Race in the Twenty-first Century. Week 2 Part I Reflexivity: (8/30): Chapter 2: The Invention of Race (9/1): Chapter 2: The Invention of Race Week 3 (9/6): Chapter 2: The Invention of Race (9/7) Thematic Paper # 1 due by midnight/canvas Part II Relationality: (9/8): Chapter 3: Politics Week 4 (9/13): Chapter 3: Politics (9/15): Chapter 4: Economics Week 5 (9/20): Chapter 4: Economics (9/22): Chapter 5: Housing
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