Engaged, informed participation is vital to your success in this course. This means attending class regularly with the required text, something to write with, and something to write on. It also means being prepared to speak about the text when called upon. Read the assigned text closely and carefully and ask questions. Remember, if there is something in the text that you find weird or puzzling, that is almost always a GREAT starting point for analysis. Bring it up in class! Knowledge of the material will be tested in occasional, unannounced quizzes. These quizzes factor into your participation grade as well.
In-Class Writing:
There will be frequent low stakes in-class writing assignments, both creative and analytic.
Analytic essay:
You will complete one in-class essay.
The Listening Project:
This course is participating in the Brooklyn College Listening Project. You will record and conduct a half hour interview with a person of your choice as part of the project.
Creative Project:
In addition to your two written projects, you will also be asked to one of the course readings with a creative project. Details will be shared nearer the due date.
Grading Breakdown
Participation: 20%
In-class writing and quizzes: 10%
Listening Project: 20%
In-class essay: 10%
Creative project:
Project proposal: 5%
Annotated bibliography: 10%
Final project: 20%
Presentation: 5%
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