COURSE REQUIREMENTS --

 

REQUIREMENTS in brief --

THREE analytical essays based on primary sources	45%
Term project: comparative analytical book report	25%
Final Exam	20%
Participation	10%

 

READINGS will be of two types--

• Primary source readings accessed on-line linked to from Schedule of classes and assignments.

• Secondary works read independently by students to serve as the basis of a term project (see below)

 

FOR ALL WRITTEN WORK: Sign up for Blackboard  --

Go to the CUNY PORTAL to sign up for Blackboard.  Portal FAQ'S are here; Blackboard instructions here.   When you have established a Blackboard identity (you only need to do that once, so if you have one already, you're OK), email the instructor to gain access to the course page.  All papers will be submitted by the Digital Drop Box accessed in Blackboard.  All announcements to the class will be made from Blackboard.

 

THREE analytical essays based on source readings -- 30% of grade.  Due via Digital Drop Box by dates given in course SCHEDULE.

 

TERM PROJECT: an analytical comparative book report  -- 25% of grade

Based on your reading of two books (or eight scholarly articles) approved by the instructor by week 9 of the semester.  You may choose books listed in the course bibliography from two different historical periods or regions.  Do NOT choose titles from sections labeled "general" or "sources." Due last day of class. 

If you wish to submit a draft first paragraph  at least one week before then, I'd be glad to review it and advise on strengthening this essential component of your final paper.   I will normally not permit rewriting a paper that has already received a grade.

 

FINAL exam -- 20% of grade

Essay exam based on all material, including assigned readings and lectures.

 

FINALS EXEMPTION/HONORS POLICY --

Students with at least an A- average at class session 18 may propose and complete a paper (5-8 pages) in lieu of the final exam. They may, in addition, submit the paper as an honors project, which will result in a notation of "Honors" on their transcript if the grade in both the course and the project are at least B+.

 

CLASS participation -- 10% of grade

Includes attendance, attentiveness, oral presentations, and participation in class discussion.  More than two absences (aside from serious medical or family emergencies, for which written evidence must be provided) will impact participation grade negatively.  Three latenesses equal one absence.

 

Academic HONESTY --

All students are expected to comply with guidelines for academic honesty.