students’ own experiences. You are encouraged to monitor Moodle and your email for all course updates. The teaching method is based on seminar format and the active learning model. This approach requires that students prepare by reading the substantive course readings and cases and come ready to engage in lively conversation about the materials and their own experiences. I will disseminate an email at the end of each week, providing context for the readings and questions to guide your reading for the following week. I will assume you’ve done the readings, taken time to reflect on the issues they raise, and arrived at class with some thoughtful opinions. After some conversation, I will review major points and add comments designed to elaborate on key concepts, fill in historical background, raise alternative perspectives, or draw connections to contemporary events. For this format to work, you will need to read with a critical eye and think about how the readings fit together and relate to your experiences. As you read, think broadly about issues you want to raise for discussion. Class Structure will be organized with one topic a week. We will generally spend one session discussing the readings, seminar-style, and the other with a guest speaker, doing a simulation, or some other engaged exercise. However, given the small and intimate nature of a seminar class, I want to reserve the right to adapt what we cover based upon the group’s interests. This will be an evolving course shaped by all of you. Food in We have a small seminar that meets at 1pm. If you feel comfortable, I encourage you to bring your lunch or snacks, for yourself or to share. The goal is to create a comfortable environment to dig down into some meaty issues. Technology in Class Unless you have an emergency situation, please turn off cell phones during Laptops and similar devices are allowed. But please note that a growing body of research suggests that computer-assisted note-taking (and especially open browsers) can increase distractions, encourage rote transcription, and inhibit learning. Accommodations I am eager to hear from anyone who may require accommodations in this class for reasons related to ability or life situation. Please let me know if I can help by modifying seating arrangements, deadlines, or other features of the class. Grade Distribution Preparation & Participation (40%) Class Participation 20% Seminar Facilitation (5%, three times) 15%
students’ own experiences. You are encouraged to monitor Moodle and your email for all course updates. The teaching method is based on seminar format and the active learning model. This approach requires that students prepare by reading the substantive course readings and cases and come ready to engage in lively conversation about the materials and their own experiences. I will disseminate an email at the end of each week, providing context for the readings and questions to guide your reading for the following week. I will assume you’ve done the readings, taken time to reflect on the issues they raise, and arrived at class with some thoughtful opinions. After some conversation, I will review major points and add comments designed to elaborate on key concepts, fill in historical background, raise alternative perspectives, or draw connections to contemporary events. For this format to work, you will need to read with a critical eye and think about how the readings fit together and relate to your experiences. As you read, think broadly about issues you want to raise for discussion. Class Structure will be organized with one topic a week. We will generally spend one session discussing the readings, seminar-style, and the other with a guest speaker, doing a simulation, or some other engaged exercise. However, given the small and intimate nature of a seminar class, I want to reserve the right to adapt what we cover based upon the group’s interests. This will be an evolving course shaped by all of you. Food in We have a small seminar that meets at 1pm. If you feel comfortable, I encourage you to bring your lunch or snacks, for yourself or to share. The goal is to create a comfortable environment to dig down into some meaty issues. Technology in Class Unless you have an emergency situation, please turn off cell phones during Laptops and similar devices are allowed. But please note that a growing body of research suggests that computer-assisted note-taking (and especially open browsers) can increase distractions, encourage rote transcription, and inhibit learning. Accommodations I am eager to hear from anyone who may require accommodations in this class for reasons related to ability or life situation. Please let me know if I can help by modifying seating arrangements, deadlines, or other features of the class. Grade Distribution Preparation & Participation (40%) Class Participation 20% Seminar Facilitation (5%, three times) 15%
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