The primary format for this course is a participatory seminar. This is a discussion-based course.
Pre-class
1) The instructor will provide weekly study materials which include academic papers and stimulus for discussion
2) Students will be asked to read the materials, research the given topics, connect the new information with their previous knowledge, prepare presentations, and come up with questions for discussion each week.
In class
3) Members of the seminar will be asked to read weekly materials and come to class prepared to discuss them.
After class
4) Students will be asked to write a short reflection (approximately 600 words) after class 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, then the students will grade each other
Evaluation
Active Participation 20%
Student-led Presentation and Discussion 20%
Writing Assignment 60%
Reflection+Peer-grading 10 points x 4 times= 40%
Final Assignment=20%